Are average speed cameras always on? This might surprise you
These cameras are found on various roads with designated speed limits, including those with limits of 20mph, 30mph, 40mph, 50mph, and national speed limit zones like motorways.
Typically, we would always assume that if we passed a speed camera, it was on. But this is not always the case.
British people may be divided, grumpy and rude to one another in day to day life, but spot a mobile speed camera van, and suddenly we all pull together and have each others backs.
Humanity is an absolute hoot.
😂 — Jodie (@jodie_rhianon) March 14, 2025
Are average speed cameras always on?
According to Arnold Clark: "It is normally safe to assume that, if you see an average speed camera, it is on and it can see you.
"There is only one exception to this rule. If average speed cameras have been set up for some roadworks, there may be a few days after the roadworks are finished where the cameras are still set up.
"In this very unique situation (or any other reason for the cameras not to be working), there will be 'Average cameras not in use' signs informing you that the cameras are not working. Beyond this, yes, the cameras are always on."
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