Speed Cameras in Gwynedd
Gwynedd has extensive speed camera enforcement across major commuter and trunk routes, with safety cameras operated by the GoSafe.
There are currently 10 known safety camera locations in Gwynedd, including 10 Mobile. Coverage is concentrated on routes such as the A487, A4212, A494 and A499, with significant enforcement around Bala, Penrhyndeudreath and Caernarfon.
Holidaying in Gwynedd? It's worth noting for drivers unfamiliar with Welsh roads that street-lit roads default to 20mph unless signed otherwise, and speed cameras are in use throughout the county to enforce this limit.
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 A487 and A4212, 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 10 known speed camera locations in Gwynedd, comprising fixed cameras, mobile camera vans, average speed cameras and traffic light cameras. The locations are submitted and verified by UK motorists.
There are currently no SPECS average speed camera locations recorded in our Gwynedd database. Mobile and fixed cameras are used instead. If you know of an average speed camera in the county, please report it using the form below.
Speed cameras in Gwynedd are operated by the GoSafe, working alongside North Wales Police, local councils and National Highways.
Mobile cameras are the most common type in Gwynedd, with 10 units in operation. View all camera types in the list above to filter by your preferred type.
Most fixed speed cameras in Gwynedd, 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 10 known sites across Gwynedd. Common locations include accident hotspots, residential streets where speeding has been reported, and stretches of major roads such as the A487. Locations rotate, so a camera may not be present every day.
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All 10 speed camera locations in Gwynedd have been submitted and verified by UK motorists. Spotted a camera not listed above, or noticed something needs updating?