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Speed Cameras in Galashiels

5 mapped speed camera locations in Galashiels and 1 more within 5 miles. Most are on A68 and A697, and the most common limit is 60 mph.

Cameras in town
5
60
Most common limit
60 mph
Nearby within 5 mi
1
Busiest road, vehicles/day
7,195

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Galashiels · 5 cameras

All speed cameras in Galashiels

Street, speed limit and camera type for every mapped location.

Camera directory loaded with 5 records.

  1. 60

    A68

    6,072 vehicles/day

    Fixed
  2. 60

    A68

    7,195 vehicles/day

    Fixed
  3. 60

    A68

    7,195 vehicles/day

    Fixed
  4. 60

    A68

    929 vehicles/day

    Fixed
  5. 60

    A697

    953 vehicles/day

    Fixed

Within 5 miles

Speed cameras near Galashiels

The 1 closest mapped cameras outside Galashiels, nearest first.

Camera directory loaded with 1 records.

  1. 60

    A68

    Melrose351 vehicles/day

    Fixed5.0 mi away

Camera sites that stand out in Galashiels

Collisions are DfT STATS19 records (2024) within 500 m of each camera; traffic is the DfT annual average daily flow for the counted road. Proximity does not prove a camera caused or prevented anything.

Most collisions nearby

  1. 160

    A68

    2 collisions

  2. 260

    A68

    1 collisions

Busiest camera roads

  1. 160

    A68

    7,195 vehicles/day

  2. 260

    A68

    7,195 vehicles/day

  3. 360

    A68

    6,072 vehicles/day

  4. 460

    A697

    953 vehicles/day

  5. 560

    A68

    929 vehicles/day

Speed limits at these cameras

60mph
6 (100%)

Camera types

  • Fixed

    Gatso, Truvelo and similar cameras at one spot

    6

    100%

Roads with cameras around Galashiels

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Frequently asked questions

How many speed cameras are in Galashiels?

There are 5 mapped speed camera locations in Galashiels (5 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 red light), plus 1 within 5 miles. The most common limit at these sites is 60 mph.

Which roads in and around Galashiels have speed cameras?

Most mapped cameras are on A68 and A697. The full list above shows every camera with its street, speed limit and type.

Are there red light cameras in Galashiels?

No red light cameras are currently mapped in Galashiels in OpenStreetMap. Many junctions use combined speed and red-light cameras, so treat any camera at traffic lights as enforcing both. Running a red light carries a £100 fine and 3 points.

What happens if I get caught speeding in Galashiels?

The registered keeper should receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days. The minimum penalty is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points; you may be offered a speed awareness course instead, or face a higher fine for higher speeds.

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