The nine main types of speed cameras on UK roads

Speed cameras are a common sight on Britain’s roads but how many of these nine types are you familiar with?

Around two million fixed penalty speeding fines are issued in the UK every year - so here's a guide to make sure you aren't the next driver caught.

The classic speed camera warning signplaceholder image
The classic speed camera warning sign
These are used by police or volunteers at the side of the residential roads and captures the speed of any passing car.placeholder image
These are used by police or volunteers at the side of the residential roads and captures the speed of any passing car.
This is a new type of mobile speed gun which can capture your car speeding up to a mile away.placeholder image
This is a new type of mobile speed gun which can capture your car speeding up to a mile away.
These are the 'classic' standard speed cameras which have been on roads since the 1990s. They are rear facing and capture the car and number plate when driven past fast enough to trigger it.placeholder image
These are the 'classic' standard speed cameras which have been on roads since the 1990s. They are rear facing and capture the car and number plate when driven past fast enough to trigger it.
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