The limits in the United Kingdom at a glance, and what Ghost knows about the cameras there.
Ghost editorial teamLast updated:
Yes, there are speed cameras in the United Kingdom. Ghost knows 6,506 of them. Built-up areas: 30 mph, 20 in Wales. Outside built-up areas: 60 mph. Motorways: 70 mph.
General speed limits for cars in United Kingdom
Road type
Cars
Built-up areas
30 mph, 20 in Wales
Outside built-up areas
60 mph
Motorways
70 mph
Driving side
Left
The sign on the road always applies.
Dual carriageways are also 70 mph.
Cameras in the Ghost database
Speed cameras: 5,607
Red-light cameras: 692
Speed and red-light cameras: 207
Questions and answers
Are there speed cameras in the United Kingdom?
Yes, there are speed cameras in the United Kingdom. Ghost knows 6,506 of them.
Speed limits in the United Kingdom are posted in mph.
Which side of the road do you drive on in the United Kingdom?
You drive on the left in the United Kingdom.
Does Ghost work in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Ghost warns you about known fixed speed cameras and average-speed zones in the United Kingdom, and the data stays on your phone when the signal drops.
