The RAC poll found that 58 per cent of motorists approved the use of average speed cameras on 60mph and 70mph roads. And on 40mph and 50mph roads 46 per cent said average speed cameras would be better, compared to 29 per cent for fixed cameras – which snap drivers speeding through a designated stretch. But for 20mph and 30mph roads, fixed cameras came top with 43 per cent saying they were best, while 25 per cent opted for average speed cameras. Average speed cameras are used on a number of A-roads but are only used on motorways in sections of roadworks. The RAC poll found that 58% of motorists approved the use of average speed cameras on 60mph and 70mph roads.

Source: The Nation May 10, 2021 07:41 UTC