Speed Cameras in Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear operates 13 speed cameras across 3 towns and cities, contributing to England's broader road safety programme. Road safety data shows 52 collisions within 500m of camera locations in Tyne and Wear, including 0 fatal accidents. Traffic volumes on monitored roads reach 24,640 vehicles per day at the busiest points.
13
Total Cameras
1
Camera Types
3
Towns & Cities
0
Roads Monitored
24,640
Busiest Road (AADT)
52
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Tyne and Wear
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Tyne and Wear.
0
Fatal Collisions
13
Serious Collisions
39
Slight Collisions
57
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 13 monitored locations: 5,570 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Tyne and Wear
All Cameras in Tyne and Wear
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | — | — | South Shields | 470 | — | 260 |
| Fixed | — | — | South Shields | 5,578 | 6 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 187 | 2 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 187 | 2 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | B1318 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 24,640 | 8 | — |
| Fixed | — | A186 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 4,628 | 13 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 187 | 3 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 1,700 | 7 | 350 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A193 | South Shields | 11,283 | 1 | 165 |
| Fixed | — | A188 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 14,240 | — | — |
| Fixed | 50 mph | B6317 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 4,612 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | South Shields | 1,880 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Gateshead | 2,813 | 8 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Tyne and Wear?
There are 13 speed cameras in Tyne and Wear, including 13 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Tyne and Wear?
Tyne and Wear has 1 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Tyne and Wear have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Tyne and Wear are found on roads including .
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Tyne and Wear?
In 2023, there were 52 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Tyne and Wear, resulting in 57 casualties (0 fatal, 13 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Tyne and Wear?
The busiest monitored road in Tyne and Wear carries approximately 24,640 vehicles per day. 13 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.