Speed Cameras in Cornwall
With 25 speed cameras covering 4 towns and cities, Cornwall has one of the most extensive road safety monitoring networks in England. DfT STATS19 data records 111 collisions near camera sites — including 4 fatal and 29 serious incidents. The busiest monitored stretch records up to 34,664 vehicle movements per day.
25
Total Cameras
2
Camera Types
4
Towns & Cities
4
Roads Monitored
34,664
Busiest Road (AADT)
111
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Cornwall
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Cornwall.
4
Fatal Collisions
29
Serious Collisions
78
Slight Collisions
149
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 22 monitored locations: 6,220 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Cornwall
Roads Through Cornwall
All Cameras in Cornwall
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | 30 mph | A390 | Truro | 12,922 | 3 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Truro | 3,173 | 3 |
| Fixed | — | — | Newquay | 255 | 3 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Truro | 3,173 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | — | Plymouth | 2,730 | 4 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A3047 | Truro | 10,462 | 2 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Truro | — | 1 |
| Average Speed | 30 mph | A394 | Penzance | 12,855 | — |
| Average Speed | 30 mph | A394 | Penzance | 10,138 | — |
| Fixed | 60 mph | — | Truro | — | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Plymouth | 568 | 8 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Plymouth | 568 | 15 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Plymouth | 568 | 18 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Plymouth | 460 | 3 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Plymouth | 200 | 4 |
| Fixed | — | — | Plymouth | 211 | 8 |
| Fixed | — | — | Plymouth | 2,730 | 6 |
| Fixed | — | A390 | Truro | 12,922 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | A390 | Truro | 12,922 | 3 |
| Fixed | — | — | Plymouth | 5,945 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | A38 | Newquay | 7,714 | 4 |
| Fixed | — | — | Plymouth | 568 | 22 |
| Fixed | — | — | Truro | — | — |
| Fixed | — | A39 | Truro | 34,664 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Truro | 1,097 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Cornwall?
There are 25 speed cameras in Cornwall, including 23 fixed, 2 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Cornwall?
Cornwall has 2 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Cornwall have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Cornwall are found on roads including .
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Cornwall?
In 2023, there were 111 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Cornwall, resulting in 149 casualties (4 fatal, 29 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Cornwall?
The busiest monitored road in Cornwall carries approximately 34,664 vehicles per day. 22 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.