Speed Cameras in Somerset
With 27 speed cameras covering 6 towns and cities, Somerset has one of the most extensive road safety monitoring networks in England. Road safety data shows 34 collisions within 500m of camera locations in Somerset, including 1 fatal accidents. At peak locations, DfT traffic counts show up to 47,350 vehicles using monitored roads each day.
27
Total Cameras
2
Camera Types
6
Towns & Cities
7
Roads Monitored
47,350
Busiest Road (AADT)
34
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Somerset
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Somerset.
1
Fatal Collisions
5
Serious Collisions
28
Slight Collisions
38
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 26 monitored locations: 9,621 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Somerset
Roads Through Somerset
All Cameras in Somerset
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | — | A370 | Weston-super-Mare | 17,246 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | — | Exeter | 742 | — |
| Unknown | — | A358 | Taunton | 47,350 | 5 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A38 | Taunton | 13,778 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | A38 | Weston-super-Mare | 9,191 | 2 |
| Fixed | 60 mph | — | Barnstaple | 3,832 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Bath | 1,370 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Bath | 1,126 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Bath | 2,427 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | A420 | Bath | 10,324 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Bath | — | 2 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Taunton | 139 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | A371 | Bath | 11,699 | — |
| Fixed | — | A37 | Bath | 8,024 | — |
| Fixed | — | A37 | Bristol | 11,415 | — |
| Fixed | 50 mph | A303 | Taunton | 15,447 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A358 | Taunton | 26,971 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Weston-super-Mare | 157 | 1 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A361 | Taunton | 7,233 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Taunton | 3,540 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Weston-super-Mare | 5,950 | 3 |
| Fixed | 40 mph | A358 | Taunton | 13,596 | 2 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A358 | Taunton | 10,163 | 1 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A358 | Taunton | 10,163 | 1 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Taunton | 1,051 | 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Somerset?
There are 27 speed cameras in Somerset, including 26 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Somerset?
Somerset has 2 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Somerset have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Somerset are found on roads including .
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Somerset?
In 2023, there were 34 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Somerset, resulting in 38 casualties (1 fatal, 5 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Somerset?
The busiest monitored road in Somerset carries approximately 47,350 vehicles per day. 26 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.