A speed camera on the outskirts of Edinburgh has racked up more than £500,000 in fines in the last three years alone.
Just two cameras in the whole of Scotland have amounted to more than £2million in fines over the same period from the start of 2020 to March 15, 2022, reports the Record.
The speed camera located at the Burnshot Flyover, South Queensferry, has dished out more than half a million pounds in fines, with a camera on the A90 from Dundee to Stonehaven generating more than £1.6million via 16,387 tickets at the minimum rate of £100 set by Safety Cameras Scotland.
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Transport Minister Kevin Stewart said: “The Scottish safety camera programme aims to reduce casualties by providing a visible deterrent.”
However, motoring organisations and opposition politicians are calling for drivers to be given a break and have questioned if the cameras are there to promote safety or simply raise money.
Jack Cousens, the AA’s head of roads policy, said: “Drivers understand the role speed cameras play in keeping our roads safe.
“However, cameras should form part of the arsenal of technology police use. Getting more cops in cars would help reduce speeding offences.”
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