Do many motorists get caught speeding each year?
The number of fixed penalty fines issued in England and Wales has risen seven-fold from around 260,000 in 2000-2001 to 1.8 million in 2003-2004. Speed cameras are reportedly currently netting more than 20m a year profits for the Treasury. Motorists caught by the cameras have three points added to their licence and pay a 60 fixed penalty.