Speed Cameras in Dorset
Road safety enforcement in Dorset covers 36 camera locations across 4 communities, making it a significant part of England's traffic management strategy. Road safety data shows 186 collisions within 500m of camera locations in Dorset, including 0 fatal accidents. At peak locations, DfT traffic counts show up to 63,328 vehicles using monitored roads each day.
36
Total Cameras
1
Camera Types
4
Towns & Cities
8
Roads Monitored
63,328
Busiest Road (AADT)
186
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Dorset
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Dorset.
0
Fatal Collisions
24
Serious Collisions
162
Slight Collisions
212
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 35 monitored locations: 18,391 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Dorset
Roads Through Dorset
All Cameras in Dorset
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | 60 mph | B3168 | Taunton | 2,736 | 1 | 310 |
| Fixed | 50 mph | A3049 | Bournemouth | 15,371 | 17 | 240 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A3060 | Bournemouth | 25,807 | 10 | 120 |
| Fixed | — | A341 | Bournemouth | 13,298 | 6 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Dorchester | 289 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A3066 | Dorchester | 4,485 | — | 276 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Bournemouth | 122 | 7 | — |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A358 | Taunton | 13,539 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Poole | 370 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | — | A352 | Poole | 7,755 | — | — |
| Fixed | — | A350 | Poole | 25,086 | 9 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A35 | Dorchester | 14,762 | — | 270 |
| Fixed | — | — | Bournemouth | 3,141 | 6 | 90 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Bournemouth | 1,738 | 6 | 120 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Bournemouth | 704 | — | 320 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A348 | Bournemouth | 38,242 | 5 | 55 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A348 | Bournemouth | 13,888 | 4 | 54 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A35 | Dorchester | 14,762 | 2 | 110 |
| Fixed | — | A350 | Poole | 12,418 | — | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A35 | Bournemouth | 15,178 | 10 | — |
| Fixed | — | A338 | Bournemouth | 52,359 | 10 | 80 |
| Fixed | — | A338 | Bournemouth | 55,210 | 16 | 50 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A338 | Bournemouth | 55,361 | 19 | 270 |
| Fixed | 50 mph | A338 | Bournemouth | 63,328 | — | 220 |
| Fixed | 50 mph | A338 | Bournemouth | 63,328 | — | 45 |
| Fixed | — | A303 | Taunton | 24,889 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A35 | Bournemouth | 15,178 | 5 | 250 |
| Fixed | — | A347 | Bournemouth | 15,617 | 14 | -165 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | B3059 | Bournemouth | 3,686 | 1 | 100 |
| Fixed | — | B3068 | Poole | 15,392 | 10 | — |
| Fixed | — | A35 | Poole | 14,481 | 13 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A347 | Bournemouth | 25,568 | 8 | 130 |
| Fixed | — | A350 | Poole | 12,418 | — | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Poole | — | — | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Bournemouth | 444 | 2 | — |
| Fixed | 60 mph | B3168 | Taunton | 2,736 | 1 | 320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Dorset?
There are 36 speed cameras in Dorset, including 36 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Dorset?
Dorset has 1 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Dorset have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Dorset are found on roads including .
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Dorset?
In 2023, there were 186 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Dorset, resulting in 212 casualties (0 fatal, 24 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Dorset?
The busiest monitored road in Dorset carries approximately 63,328 vehicles per day. 35 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.