Petition · past parliament
Ban average speed cameras due to them being a distraction for drivers.
Closed
773 signatures
What the petition asks
Highways England have declared that an incredibly realistic looking 'dummy' average speed camera is distracting and therefore is unsafe for the public, and have requested Bedfordshire county council have the camera removed.
By stating this, it stands to reason all average speed cameras are unsafe
Given the similarities between the dummy camera and normal average speed cameras, I believe Highways England have effectively stated all average speed cameras are distracting.
The government rightly outlawed the use of mobile phones behind the wheel because they are distracting. It is therefore reasonable for all average speed cameras to be banned.
Given the similarities between the dummy camera and normal average speed cameras, I believe Highways England have effectively stated all average speed cameras are distracting.
The government rightly outlawed the use of mobile phones behind the wheel because they are distracting. It is therefore reasonable for all average speed cameras to be banned.
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
773
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Oct 2018
Closed
9 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.