Motorists 'think speed cameras affect their driving'
Date: 30 May 2008
New research has highlighted that speed cameras could actually be making Britons into worse drivers.
A study conducted by RoadPilot showed that 53 per cent of motorists, including van drivers and those providing courier services, think that roadside speed cameras have a detrimental impact on their driving.
It was claimed that the main reason for this is that they are distraction, with many drivers claiming that they are keeping an eye out for the tell-tale yellow boxes rather than hazards on the road.
James Flynn, chief executive of RoadPilot, said the poll's results are "worrying", especially as the devices are supposed to increase road safety.
The research also emphasised that many road users do not feel that they are given enough information about speed limits, with 52 per cent of participants claiming they are often unaware how fast they are allowed to drive.
In particular this could have an impact on couriers who may often find themselves in areas they are not familiar with as part of their job.
Meanwhile, it was recently reported that a new speed camera which detects if drivers are using mobile phones behind the wheel is being introduced in Lincolnshire.
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