THE SEVEN MOST COMMON SPEED CAMERAS ON UK ROADS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM

Experts at Road Angel have warned drivers that they must stick to the speed limit or risk and . The warning comes just after the latest data released by the Department for Transport showed that 51 percent of cars and 59 percent of motorcycles exceed the limit on 30mph roads.

Motorists who are caught speeding could face fines of up to £1,000 and three penalty points on their licence.

With that in mind, the experts at Road Angel named seven of the most common types of speed cameras seen out on Britain's roads to encourage motorists to brush up on their knowledge and keep their speed down.

Gary Digva, the founder of Road Angel said: "This data showing that over half of car drivers exceed the limit on 30mph roads sends out an important reminder to drivers to stay aware of their speeds.

"Not only do drivers risk a fine of up to £1,000 and three points on their licence, they also run the risk of losing control of their vehicle, putting themselves and others in danger.

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"Every motorist on the road - no matter how old or experienced they are - should always be aware of their speed.

"Just because there is a speed limit in place, doesn't mean drivers should aim for that number.

"Every situation on the roads will be different and drivers should adjust their speed accordingly.

"In light of the most recent data showing how many drivers are speeding - we want to encourage motorists to brush up on their knowledge to stay as safe as possible on the roads."

Seven of the most common speed cameras on UK roads are:

Handheld Speed Guns

Police or volunteers often use Handheld Speed Guns at the side of residential roads. The radar devices capture the speed of any passing car. They are highly visible patrols and anyone caught speeding can be issued a ticket.

Gatso Speed Cameras

Gato Speed Cameras are "classic" standard speed cameras used on the roads since the 1990s. The rear-facing capture the car and number plate when driven past fast enough to trigger it.

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Infrared Night Time Speeding Sensors can also capture number plates in the dark in some locations. They are used in conjunction with speed cameras to capture cars speeding after nightfall.

Truvelo Forward Facing Speed Cameras

These trigger only when drivers speed past them faster than the speed limit for that road. This is done instead of filming everything.

Average Speed Cameras

Average Speed cameras are usually used on motorways during roadworks rather than all the time. They are also separate from normal motorway cameras. On other roads, these cameras can be in place permanently.

The cameras measure how long it takes cars to travel between two points and calculate an average speed to see if the car broke the speed limit.

Overhead Smart Motorway Cameras

Overhead Smart Motorway Cameras can be placed overhead or on the floor. The main difference between them and the average speed cameras is that they only trigger when cars speed past. The newer smart cameras can catch drivers anytime.

Onboard Police Vehicle Cameras

Police officers can record speed in their cars as they travel behind vehicles. The computers on board and cameras are installed on police cars to track vehicles in front. They then use nearby objects like lampposts to work out the travelling speed.

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