Gatso Speed Camera on Cowdray Avenue, Colchester (40mph)
This Gatso speed camera is located on Cowdray Avenue near Colchester in Essex, monitoring westbound traffic with a 40mph speed limit.
Heading westbound along Cowdray Avenue, opposite retail premises on right, slight left bend. Then large tree sitting back, Gatso type, painted yellow.
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Gatso speed cameras
This camera is a rear-facing Gatso - one of the most common types in the UK.
If you saw a double flash, it likely recorded your speed.