VECTOR Speed Camera on A66, Kirkby Thore (40mph)

This VECTOR speed camera is located on A66 near Kirkby Thore in Cumbria, monitoring east and westbound traffic with a 40mph speed limit.

VECTOR average speed camera is located as you come into the village from the Appleby side next to the BP filling station and one as you leave the village towards the Penrith side opposite a farmhouse, quite difficult to spot at first. In the other direction easy to spot but will cause an accident as everyone now stands on the brakes as soon as they see it.

Camera type

VECTOR

Speed limit

40mph

Direction

East and Westbound

Road

A66

Nearest town

Kirkby Thore

Last updated

15 May 2026

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