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...