What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Are motorway speed cameras always switched on?

Are smart motorway speed cameras always switched on?

Asked on 20 January 2023 by Steve Webb

Answered by Lawrence Allan
We can't say for sure, but we'd treat them as if they are. I have certainly seen many instances of speeding fines outside of variable smart motorway conditions.

Highways England advises to treat these cameras as if they are always on as they will default to the national speed limit when not in variable conditions. We don't think there's a case for illegality here as it's no different from being caught speeding by a mobile camera van or radar gun.
Similar questions
Reading the survey about top 10 motorists' complaints, the one that amazed me was that 70 per cent of people disliked having someone following too closely behind. I had always assumed these people never...
For speeding offences my local police force has stated that CSW (Community Speedwatch) operates the rule of 10% + 3mph. CSW equipment is different from SEU (Speed Enforcement Unit) equipment, which is...
I travel through both inner and outer London boroughs and several cameras are in 20mph zones. However the other week I noticed a camera (the older style GATSO yellow one) with no speed markings on the...
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer