Speed Cameras in Merseyside
Merseyside has extensive speed camera enforcement across major commuter and trunk routes, with safety cameras operated by the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership.
There are currently 69 known safety camera locations in Merseyside, including 39 Gatso, 13 Mobile, 10 Traffic Light Camera and 4 Peek. Coverage is concentrated on routes such as the A565, A59, A41 and A5036, with significant enforcement around Liverpool, Southport and Birkenhead.
Camera locations are kept up to date using official police partnership data and reports submitted by motorists across the county.
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Many drivers are caught on fast-changing routes such as the A565 and A59, where speed limits drop quickly before camera zones. A speed camera detector alerts you in advance, helping you stay within the limit and avoid costly penalties.
Frequently asked questions
There are currently 69 known speed camera locations in Merseyside, comprising fixed cameras, mobile camera vans, average speed cameras and traffic light cameras. The locations are submitted and verified by UK motorists.
Merseyside has 1 SPECS average speed camera systems. Average speed cameras measure your speed between two points - so slowing down at one camera and speeding up afterwards will not avoid detection. View all SPECS locations in the list above.
Speed cameras in Merseyside are operated by the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership, working alongside Merseyside Police, local councils and National Highways.
Gatso cameras are the most common type in Merseyside, with 39 units in operation. View all camera types in the list above to filter by your preferred type.
Most fixed speed cameras in Merseyside, including Gatso and Truvelo D-Cam units, use infrared or low-light technology and may not produce a visible flash, particularly during daylight. Older Gatso cameras facing rearward will produce a double white flash. The absence of a flash does not mean you have not been recorded.
Mobile speed camera vans operate at 13 known sites across Merseyside. Common locations include accident hotspots, residential streets where speeding has been reported, and stretches of major roads such as the A565. Locations rotate, so a camera may not be present every day.
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