Speed cameras: the myths exposed - UK average speeds have gone up

'Average speeds in the UK have gone up since the introduction of speed cameras.'

No.

The percentage of vehicles that exceed the speed limit on 30mph roads has fallen over the last 10 years.

The proportion of cars exceeding the speed limit in 1996 was almost three quarters; in 2006 this figure had fallen to a half.

In fact, across almost the whole road network and all vehicle types there have been falls in vehicle speeds.