Speed Cameras in Cardiff
Cardiff is one of Wales's most actively monitored areas for road safety, with 18 speed camera locations spread across 2 towns and cities. Road safety data shows 59 collisions within 500m of camera locations in Cardiff, including 2 fatal accidents. At peak locations, DfT traffic counts show up to 87,349 vehicles using monitored roads each day.
18
Total Cameras
1
Camera Types
2
Towns & Cities
6
Roads Monitored
87,349
Busiest Road (AADT)
59
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Cardiff
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Cardiff.
2
Fatal Collisions
4
Serious Collisions
53
Slight Collisions
85
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 18 monitored locations: 22,950 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Cardiff
Roads Through Cardiff
All Cameras in Cardiff
| 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 | 40 mph | A4050 | Barry | 20,417 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Cardiff?
There are 18 speed cameras in Cardiff, including 18 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Cardiff?
Cardiff has 1 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Cardiff have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Cardiff are found on roads including .
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Cardiff?
In 2023, there were 59 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Cardiff, resulting in 85 casualties (2 fatal, 4 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Cardiff?
The busiest monitored road in Cardiff carries approximately 87,349 vehicles per day. 18 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.