Speed Cameras in South Lanarkshire

With 17 speed cameras covering 2 towns and cities, South Lanarkshire has one of the most extensive road safety monitoring networks in . DfT STATS19 data records 13 collisions near camera sites — including 0 fatal and 2 serious incidents. Traffic volumes on monitored roads reach 33,074 vehicles per day at the busiest points.

17

Total Cameras

2

Camera Types

2

Towns & Cities

2

Roads Monitored

33,074

Busiest Road (AADT)

13

Crashes Near Cameras

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Camera Types Breakdown

Fixed: 3
Average Speed: 14

Speed Limit Distribution

30 mph
2
50 mph
6
70 mph
8
Unknown
1

Road Safety in South Lanarkshire

Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in South Lanarkshire.

0

Fatal Collisions

2

Serious Collisions

11

Slight Collisions

18

Total Casualties

Average daily traffic across 17 monitored locations: 26,424 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.

Cities with Speed Cameras in South Lanarkshire

Roads Through South Lanarkshire

All Cameras in South Lanarkshire

TypeSpeed LimitRoadLocationDaily TrafficCrashes (500m)
FixedB749Ayr2,697
Average Speed50 mphA78Ayr23,3862235
Average Speed50 mphA78Ayr23,386255
Average Speed50 mphA77Ayr33,074230
Average Speed50 mphA77Ayr33,07455
Average Speed50 mphA77Ayr32,366230
Average Speed50 mphA77Ayr32,36645
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr30,0501
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr30,0501
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr30,050
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr30,050
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr30,0501
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr30,0501
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr33,0741
Average Speed70 mphA77Ayr33,0741
Fixed30 mphA73Hamilton11,9602
Fixed30 mphA738Ayr10,452145

Frequently Asked Questions

How many speed cameras are in South Lanarkshire?

There are 17 speed cameras in South Lanarkshire, including 3 fixed, 14 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.

What type of speed cameras are used in South Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire has 2 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.

Which roads in South Lanarkshire have speed cameras?

Speed cameras in South Lanarkshire are found on roads including .

How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in South Lanarkshire?

In 2023, there were 13 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in South Lanarkshire, resulting in 18 casualties (0 fatal, 2 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.

What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in South Lanarkshire?

The busiest monitored road in South Lanarkshire carries approximately 33,074 vehicles per day. 17 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.