A reader from Cornwall has ignited a debate on whether speed cameras should be hidden to improve road safety. In a letter to a long-running series where readers answer other readers' questions, Amy argues that visible cameras and warning signs allow drivers to slow down temporarily and then resume speeding, undermining the purpose of speed limits.
Amy, who identifies as a driver, pedestrian, and cyclist, expresses frustration at vehicles exceeding 20 or 30mph on local roads. She notes that while flashing speed indicators exist, they carry no penalty for speeding, rendering them ineffective.
The reader suggests that the UK government's upcoming consultations on road safety should consider hiding speed cameras to deter persistent speeding. The question has sparked responses, with some supporting the idea and others raising concerns about fairness and enforcement.
Readers are invited to submit their answers and new questions, with a selection to be published next week. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between road safety measures and driver behaviour in the UK.
