IAM has released latest speed camera report
IAM - Institute of Advanced Motorists has just released detailed information regarding its survey on speed cameras. The report, 'Speed Cameras: A snapshot of public opinion' is based on a survey which IAM have commissioned every summer for the last six years. The survey was undertaken by Lake Market Research. The results found that 82% of motorists think it is now acceptable for authorities to use speed cameras, yet 45 per cent still don't quite trust them and believe that the prospect of making money is the main reason for their use. The findings show that many motorists do understand the benefits and feel speed cameras have helped to reduce road deaths since they were introduced. The acceptance rate, however, does vary from region to region with Wales being more wary of speed cameras with 32% of Welsh people thinking speed camera use is not acceptable. That could have something to do with Wales reportedly having the highest rate of people caught speeding. According to IAM, in the last three years 27% of people in Wales were caught speeding or knew someone in the household who was caught speeding. Speed cameras in Scotland and England were a bit more popular with only 15% of Scottish motorists thinking they were unacceptable and 20% of drivers in England feeling negatively about them. The popularity of speed awareness courses has also risen, as 72% of people think that they are a good idea.
IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “Simply catching and fining drivers does not change drivers’ awareness of the hazards of excessive speed. The popularity of speed awareness courses show that the public think training is the best option. Speed cameras are an essential part of the policing toolkit and are becoming more and more accepted, but it’s clear that some people need reassuring about their purpose and funding.”
To download the official report (pdf format) and to view a more detailed table with regional breakdowns, please click here. Alternatively, you can visit the IAM website by clicking here.
IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “Simply catching and fining drivers does not change drivers’ awareness of the hazards of excessive speed. The popularity of speed awareness courses show that the public think training is the best option. Speed cameras are an essential part of the policing toolkit and are becoming more and more accepted, but it’s clear that some people need reassuring about their purpose and funding.”
To download the official report (pdf format) and to view a more detailed table with regional breakdowns, please click here. Alternatively, you can visit the IAM website by clicking here.
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