Fixed Point Speed Cameras

Fixed point speed cameras measure a vehicle's speed at a single location, unlike average speed cameras which calculate speed over a distance between two or more camera positions. When a vehicle passes a fixed point camera above the enforced speed threshold, the camera captures one or two photographs of the vehicle and its number plate, which are used as evidence for a Notice of Intended Prosecution.

Fixed point cameras are the most common type of speed camera on UK roads. The majority are rear-facing, meaning they photograph the back of a passing vehicle including the rear number plate. Some types such as Truvelo and SpeedCurb are forward-facing and can photograph the driver. Most fixed point cameras are permanently installed in a roadside housing, though some such as HADECS 3 are mounted on motorway overhead gantries.

Select a camera type below to learn how it works and view locations across the UK.

Fixed vs average speed cameras

Fixed point cameras measure speed at a single location. If you travel above the speed threshold as you pass the camera, a photograph is taken. Slowing down before the camera and accelerating afterwards does not affect the reading. Average speed cameras work differently - they measure your speed over a distance, so maintaining a consistent speed throughout the monitored zone is the only safe approach.

For a complete overview of all UK speed camera types, visit our speed camera types guide.