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Local authorities were given till 20th July to publish their speed camera information. This included, locations, accidents and casualty rates and the speeds before and after the speed cameras were implemented. So far just over half of local authorities have provided this information with the rest planning on having this information ready in the next few weeks. The local Police forces also have to provide information such as the amount of prosecutions and the number of people having gone on a speed awareness course as a result of being caught.

With the information published, local residents can find out how effective the cameras are and whether they are actually reducing accident rates. In some areas, removing the speed cameras could cost up to £400,000. To remove the cameras, fixings and signs from roughly 20 different locations can cost around £25,000 alone. Speed cameras cost British motorists millions of pounds a year, not only with the fines involved but also the rise in car insurance premiums each year.

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