Speed Cameras in Merseyside
With 46 speed cameras covering 6 towns and cities, Merseyside has one of the most extensive road safety monitoring networks in England. Near camera locations in Merseyside, official collision records show 153 incidents — 8 fatal, 19 serious. The busiest monitored stretch records up to 36,807 vehicle movements per day.
46
Total Cameras
3
Camera Types
6
Towns & Cities
10
Roads Monitored
36,807
Busiest Road (AADT)
153
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Merseyside
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Merseyside.
8
Fatal Collisions
19
Serious Collisions
126
Slight Collisions
182
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 44 monitored locations: 10,233 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Merseyside
Roads Through Merseyside
All Cameras in Merseyside
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | 70 mph | — | St Helens | 13,352 | 2 | 245 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A56 | Chester | 10,387 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | — | A534 | Chester | 5,824 | — | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Liverpool | 4,824 | 5 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Liverpool | 4,824 | 6 | — |
| Fixed | 70 mph | — | St Helens | 13,352 | 2 | 65 |
| Fixed | — | — | Chester | — | — | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Chester | — | — | — |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A552 | Birkenhead | 31,874 | 4 | 305 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Birkenhead | 603 | 4 | 280 |
| Fixed | — | Red Light Camera 30mph | Birkenhead | 13,302 | 5 | — |
| Fixed | — | A552 | Birkenhead | 14,596 | 7 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A552 | Birkenhead | 17,858 | 11 | 45 |
| Fixed | — | Safety Camera 30mph | Birkenhead | 15,559 | 3 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | Safety Camera 30mph | Birkenhead | 5,297 | 7 | — |
| Fixed | 60 mph | — | Warrington | 2,626 | 1 | 355 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | B5150 | Birkenhead | 2,816 | — | 175 |
| Fixed | — | — | Birkenhead | 506 | 4 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Birkenhead | 4,816 | 6 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Birkenhead | 506 | 4 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Liverpool | 3,765 | 15 | — |
| Fixed | — | A59 | Liverpool | 36,807 | 7 | — |
| Fixed | — | A59 | Liverpool | 36,807 | 7 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A5480 | Chester | 18,001 | 3 | 85 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | St Helens | 859 | 1 | 40 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | B5312 | Wigan | 14,313 | 4 | -60 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | — | Wigan | 7,356 | — | -100 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Liverpool | 755 | 1 | 110 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Liverpool | 496 | 2 | 295 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Chester | 925 | — | 295 |
| Red Light | 40 mph | A51 | Chester | 23,102 | 5 | 270 |
| Average Speed | 30 mph | A41 | Chester | 12,109 | 5 | — |
| Average Speed | 40 mph | — | Chester | 405 | 3 | — |
| Average Speed | 30 mph | — | Chester | 225 | 2 | — |
| Average Speed | 40 mph | — | Chester | 225 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A5036 | Liverpool | 24,880 | 6 | 90 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A5036 | Liverpool | 24,880 | 6 | 260 |
| Fixed | 70 mph | A5117 | Chester | 8,811 | — | 80 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A56 | Chester | 17,818 | — | 240 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | — | Chester | 2,129 | 1 | 170 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A5116 | Chester | 14,958 | — | 30 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Chester | 1,704 | — | 175 |
| Fixed | — | — | Chester | 1,704 | — | — |
| Fixed | — | A49 | Chester | 7,927 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A562 | Warrington | 12,387 | 9 | 45 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A562 | St Helens | 13,971 | 2 | 280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Merseyside?
There are 46 speed cameras in Merseyside, including 41 fixed, 4 average speed, 0 mobile, and 1 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Merseyside?
Merseyside has 3 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Merseyside have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Merseyside are found on roads including Safety Camera 30mph, Red Light Camera 30mph.
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Merseyside?
In 2023, there were 153 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Merseyside, resulting in 182 casualties (8 fatal, 19 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Merseyside?
The busiest monitored road in Merseyside carries approximately 36,807 vehicles per day. 44 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.