Speed Cameras

December 11, 2003

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This is a list of all the camera locations operated by the Greater Manchester Safety Camera Partnership.

The list is split by the local authority area, you can access each area by clicking on the relevant link under "Related Stories" below.

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Stephen Bagwell, Whitefield (20/05/2004 at 06:25)

There is a new fixed camera on A56 Bury New Road at Broughton Park, Salford.

There are also speed cameras in the roadworks on the M66 near Bury. But there are none south of Bury on the southbound carriageway which means alot of drivers do 70mph+!

Brian, Cant (26/05/2004 at 13:58)

The only way to avoid being caught by a camera is to:

DRIVE WITHIN THE LIMIT

Colin richardson, Manchester (11/06/2004 at 23:46)

I am a safe driver at 3 points i thought i was unfortunate.At 6 points i now know i am a victim of a ridiculas system.Last week i bought a Quintezz XT 7000 Plus radar detector - Its just saved me getting another 3 points from a man in a van.

Andy, Manchester (25/06/2004 at 19:58)

Do speed cameras improve peoples driving? No. Do speed cameras teach bad drivers right from wrong? No. Do speed cameras bring in revenue in fines? Yes. Safety and accident reduction is not on the agenda. Money is.

J Percival, Kent (18/07/2004 at 11:06)

How many times do you find streams of traffic exceeding the speed limit on some roads? I suggest more than 50% Does this mean contempt by the majority for some speed limits? If so we are ruled by a minority

Ed Jones, Whitefield (23/07/2004 at 17:59)

There is only one thing wrong with Speed Cameras! There are not enough of them.. Speaking as a pedestrian I ask this question. Why is it that motorists think that they have a god given right to flout the law? Keep your speed down and you won't get caught...
I would like to see an army of traffic police to enforce the Highway code including speed limits, Parking in unappropriate places ( pavements ! ), Jumping and ignoring red lights at Pelican crossings. The list is endless... Do us all a favour Stop bleating about fines. Cut your Speed and Cut your points....

Albert, Chorlton (30/07/2004 at 15:33)

Why do you think it's valuable to list speed camera locations? I just don't geddit.

Maybe drivers will visit these locations in the hope they can get a free holiday snap? Or is it to ensure that they speed up when going past the cameras so that Manchester's coffers are filled to overflowing (how noble of you).

Of course, there's no possibility that drivers might feel free to drive too fast because they know where the cameras are located. Anyone who thought that would be totally crazy, wouldn't they?

Or perhaps you really condone speeding - you're just a tad shy of coming right out and saying so...

I just hope there are no kids playing out of sight of a speed camera this summer. Maybe MEN would donate to their funeral costs?

Neal Sims, Tyldesley, Manchester (24/08/2004 at 11:31)

People get used to were the cameras are being located and therefore slow down for them then once they have passed they up their speed again. Speed cameras - what's the point? They don't catch most speeders, just people that dont know were they are alocated

john, yorkshire (09/09/2004 at 20:20)

speed cameras are a detterent no doubt about that. But i also think they are a danger as drivers lose some of their concentration looking out for them.

Robert, Leigh (14/10/2004 at 22:20)

There is only one reason for fixed speed cameras, that is to take more people off the roads, if they can't price you off, then we all know what points make !! No not prizes ! A Ban, more space on the road for the fat cats in there big motors then !

Peter, Stockport (15/10/2004 at 19:31)

The quality of life in Britain would vastly improve if the motor car did not exist. It is inevitable that the day will come when the use of the motor car will be severely restricted and once people learn to live without them they will become museum pieces.

John, Manchester (26/10/2004 at 14:04)

I'd much prefer it if the Police concentrated on the complete disregard most manchester drivers seem to have when approaching an amber or red traffic light. I'm far more in favour of increased numbers of red light cameras because people can't argue against those 99.999% of the time.

Sarah, Manchester (02/04/2005 at 17:34)

People slag off speed cameras as being 'revenue collectors' for the government but they wouldn't be collecting revenue from them if stupid, selfish people didn't endanger others by speeding. There should be more cameras, and cameras too at lights to get people who jump reds. And idiots who drive with mobile phones...

Paul, Salford (06/04/2005 at 09:06)

people who complain about speed cameras don't seem to complain about the actual speed limits themselves, which just shows that these people are just selfishly complaining about getting caught.
For those who raise the argument of cameras being a stealth tax, your argument is flawed- the only purpose of safety cameras is ROAD SAFETY. Each camera is sited due to the accident history- so treat each camera as a memorial to someone killed or injured. If it was a Stealth Tax- then it would be the only tax you don't have to pay- Just lift your right foot!.

dave evans, city centre (17/04/2005 at 07:40)

What have people got to worry about if they stay at the legal speed limit and don't break the law? I dont understand these people criticising speed cameras. Exceeding the speed limit is dangerous and causes death on our roads and is as antisocial as drink driving.

Ms D, Manchester (09/05/2005 at 15:55)

A new speed camera has just been sited on Nuthurst Road at the junction of The Fairway in New Moston. This is not an accident Blackspot, nor does this stretch of road suffer from speeding. So, why is it there ? There should have been one put on Broadway itself where a large number of people have been killed or injured over the years.

Jim, Manchester (11/05/2005 at 14:58)

A national force of Speed Wardens with hand-held cameras who can (potentially) be anywhere anytime is what we need, along with fines and penalties that really DO deter.

Clive, UK (12/05/2005 at 00:36)

Have you brought this to the attention of the local Safety Cam Partnership Mrs D? Be interesting to hear what they have to say. You will keep us informed, won't you?

Neil McDonald, Stockport, Manchester (17/05/2005 at 22:39)

Are we not reasonable people? Do we have no common sense? The government obviously think so, because 70% of people admit to breaking the speed limit daily. Are we doing this because we enjoy endangering people - NO, we do this because any reasonable human can decide what speed is safe to travel at. 40 year old speed limits are irrelevant and out of date, mainly due to advances in car technology. Are cars safer than 40 years ago - YES, can they stop sooner - YES, have the speed limits changed - NO. Personally I don't care about the person doing 40 in a 30, or even 150 on a motorway, what bothers me is people doing 40 past a school during school hours, or people doing 50 in a 50 zone when it's busy and they have to weave in and out. At what point does something become unsafe? Do traffic and weather condition affect road safety? - YES, do speed limits reflect this? - NO. Who is to say when a speed is suddenly unsafe? because I sure as hell won't believe a red and white sign that gives nothing but a black and white, right and wrong, safe and unsafe message. I have a brain, I don't want to injure anyone, and definitely don't want to injure myself, I know my car, I know my ability, I know what is safe. The sign is inanimate and knows nothing other than what is written on it. Visit the speedsafe website, it has some good information.

Steve, Stockport (20/05/2005 at 21:35)

This list is not complete.
There is a static camera on Stockport Road, Brinksway, Stockport. Opposite the Beau Garret public house.
So ner!

J Mann, Stretford (02/06/2005 at 10:49)

I live on a 30mph restricted road. The 'average' speed at times has been monitored at 46mph. That means some motorists were doing 20 & some 55mph. The arrogance of motorists who say they and their cars are better equipped would be stripped away if they hit a child.
Lets have cameras ,hundreds of them, to stop the aggressive,noisy anti-social behaviour of many people.

Without enforcement, laws mean nothing .. and will be disregarded. Only road design & the chance of being caught will deter rapidly declining behaviour.

Kerunch, Manchester (02/06/2005 at 14:59)

I am a very reasonable boy racer (although I have to admit I don't have any common sense), and I completely agree with everything Neil says.

Clive, UK (03/06/2005 at 15:03)

Neal Sims (24.08.04) makes the point that cameras don't catch most speeders (because they - the speeders - know where most cameras are situated). Isn't this the perfect argument for having a national force of Speed Wardens (with hand-held mobile cameras) who can be anywhere anytime. In other words, if motorists never know when and where they could be caught speeding, they are much more likely to drive within the limits at all times.

D. Paterson, Blackpool (04/07/2005 at 13:16)

two points, firstly there is a temp camera on M6 Northbound at junction 16 Barthomley in the 40mph zone of road works - watch it (I learned the hard way!)

Secondly, do my eyes decieve me or are there some people in the world who actually think it is a good idea to have more speed cameras/cops on the road??!! I am aghast, I can only assume that these individuals drive B-Reg Volvos and wear home knitted cardigans. By adopting that view point they might as well sign themselves up to 24 hour 365 day government monitoring by GPS collar tied round their necks. Big Brother in any form (especially speed cameras) should not be encouraged, let alone embraced.

Kerunch, Manchester (04/07/2005 at 19:08)

I am a very reasonable boy racer (although I have to admit I don't have any common sense), and I completely agree with everything D Paterson says. (except the bit about Big Brother an all that).

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