Safe Speed Forums

Some people love 'em, some people hate 'em and some people just love to hate 'em!

Are they the scourge of motorists? Or are they a necessary means of keeping us focussed on safety?

Some motorists will allege that they are nothing more than a money-making initiative for the police.

The police will tell you that mobile cameras save lives by reducing speeding on Derbyshire's roads.

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In fact, the Safety Camera Partnership, responsible for Derbyshire's speed cameras, will tell you they don't make any money out of the cameras - all fines are re-invested into road safety projects - and that they'd actually rather you didn't speed in the first place.

What's your view?

DO speed cameras help keep speeds to a sensible level on some of Derbyshire's roads?

Do you think they are a complete waste of time?

Do you have an alternative to suggest?

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