Speed cameras come in a variety of different forms including mobile, fixed and average.
Average speed cameras were first introduced back in 1999 and are now a common sight on UK roads.
From motorways and dual carriageways to A-roads and busy urban areas, even at roadworks, average speed cameras are located right across the UK.
Average speed cameras are different to mobile and fixed speed cameras, which capture motorists speeding at one particular point. So how do they work?
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How do average speed cameras work?
Average speed cameras use automatic number plate reading (ANPR) technology to record your speed between two points on a road, RAC explains.
The automotive experts continue: "The cameras also record the date and time as you pass between each point, enabling the camera to calculate your average speed."
The point of these cameras, the AA reports, is "so people don't slow down just before they see a camera and then speed up again afterwards".
What is the penalty if you get caught by an average speed camera?
The penalty if you are caught by an average speed camera is the same as any other type.
You can be fined between £100 and £1,000, according to We Buy Any Car, or up to £2,500 on a motorway.
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The penalty will depend on where you were caught speeding and how much you were exceeding the limit.
Along with a fine you may also receive three penalty points on your licence.
In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence.
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