Speed Cameras in Cardiff
Cardiff, Wales17
Total Cameras
1
Camera Types
87,349
Busiest Road (AADT)
59
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types
Speed Limits in Cardiff
All Cameras
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Cardiff | 2,634 | 5 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A48 | Cardiff | 19,399 | 2 | — |
| Fixed | — | M4 | Cardiff | 87,349 | — | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A4161 | Cardiff | 41,260 | 4 | -320 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A4161 | Cardiff | 32,809 | 1 | 60 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A4161 | Cardiff | 41,260 | 1 | -130 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | B4487 | Cardiff | 29,277 | 6 | 30 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | B4487 | Cardiff | 29,277 | 6 | -150 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Cardiff | 1,632 | 3 | 165 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A470 | Cardiff | 17,484 | 6 | 325 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A470 | Cardiff | 27,184 | 1 | 330 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A470 | Cardiff | 27,184 | 3 | 150 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Cardiff | 10,103 | 5 | 340 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Cardiff | 300 | 5 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Cardiff | 5,030 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A469 | Cardiff | 15,222 | 5 | 305 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Cardiff | 5,275 | 5 | — |
Roads Through Cardiff
Road Safety in Cardiff
Collision data within 500m of speed camera locations in Cardiff (DfT STATS19, 2023).
2
Fatal
4
Serious
53
Slight
85
Casualties
Average daily traffic: 23,099 vehicles/day across 17 monitored locations.
Speeding in Cardiff
The standard penalty for speeding in the UK is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on your licence. If you are caught by a speed camera in Cardiff, you will typically receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) within 14 days. Learn more about speeding fines →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Cardiff?
There are 17 speed cameras in Cardiff, including 17 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What happens if I get caught speeding in Cardiff?
The standard penalty for speeding in the UK is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on your licence. Depending on how fast you were going, you may be offered a speed awareness course instead, or face a higher fine and more points.
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