ABD - Speed Cameras - Lancashire

The Association of British Drivers
Speed Camera Sites - Lancashire

Important note about our speed camera database

Official listing from the "Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety"
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Road Town Direction Location Grid Ref Limit Ref Date

A383 Peel A 583 Peel Nr. Blackpool Gatso 1835 1999-12-08

A49 A49 west bound Wigan just past M6 Junction 25 roundabout on left after car sales pitch on the left towards Bryn. 773 1999-04-26

A49 Euxton Chorley Camera Northbound on A49 in Euxton Chorley between the Euxton Hall roundabout and the Runshaw Lane traffic lights, cunningly concealed! 1746 1999-11-12

A5209 Parbold/Newburgh A5209 West bound, descending Parbold Hill towards Parbold/Newburgh. Camera located just round LH bend at end of fast downhill - no chance of observation saving you! Not an accident blackspot but a great revenue earner. ;-( 1720 1999-10-26

A56 Manchester N Junction A56/ A5145 (Stretford -> Didsbury) SJ790950 40 329

A577 Wigan In Wigan Lancashire A 577 Atherton Road between Hindley & Hindley Green on the west - bound carriageway (that's going from Hindley Green towards Hindley) Just after the Kwik Save, the camera is on the left. Currently armed 503 1998-03-18

A579 Atherton to Bolton Two cameras on the A579 between Atherton and Bolton - one in each direction. They are situated at either side of Hulton Park Gates. 1864 1999-12-20

A58 Location - A58 Bury - Bolton road, just into Breightmet, approx 500 mtrs into 30 zone, aiming to catch people going Bury -> Bolton 30 819 1999-04-29

A58 Speed trap on A58, Bolton, Lancs. Westbound direction on short dual carriageway stretch at Breightmet, near Safeway supermarket. 30pmh limit. 30 980 1999-05-10

A58 Littleborough Lancashire , Littleborough-Ripponden A58 Blackstone Edge road eastbound almost in open country former higher limit , uphill . 1556 1999-09-13

A580 Manchester E various 215 1997-03-24

A580 A580 becomes A6 at Pendleton and next speed camera just after next off slip (50mph). 50 800 1999-04-29

A580 Atherleigh way, Leigh Lancs. Signal camera on lights from, A580 - Leigh at first lights set, outside Fire station. 808 1999-04-29

A583 Blackpool Gatso on A583 Preston New Road out of Blackpool approaching M55 roundabout. Approx 200 yards after traffic lights at Clifton Arms Public House just after 40mph sign. 40 1824 1999-12-08

A583 Newton-with-Scale A 583 Newton-with-Scale Nr. Preston Gatso 1834 1999-12-08

A583 Blackpool to Lytham B Also the A583 to Blackpool and Lytham passing Preston Docks 150yds west of traffic lights (last docks entrance W, first E) Gatso BOTH ways. Dual-carriageway but 50 limit 50 1984 2000-03-17

A583 Preston A583 Blackpool Road. By Riversway Motor Park (Preston). Central reservation mounted, dual cameras covering both carriageways. 50mph. 50 1997 2000-03-17

A583 Newton-with-Scales W A583 towards Blackpool. Newton-with-Scales. about half a mile after Wyevale Garden Centre. 1998 2000-03-17

A583 Blackpool W A583 on reaching outer Blackpool limits. Wyevale garden centre 400yds further on, on RHS. Sharp left hand bend prior to camera, downslope. 50 1999 2000-03-17

A586 Poulton-le-Fylde E Approx. 1/4 of a mile inside the 30mph speed limit after a 50 mph speed limit. 30 1780 1999-12-02

A586 St Michaels-on-Wyre Mobile on A586 at St.Michaels-on-Wyre (Garstang/Blackpool Road) 2292 2000-09-11

A59 Preston A59 westbound towards Preston between The Tickled Trout (M6 J30/31) and New Hall Lane roundabout. About 100yds after 30 sign, just after the petrol station. 30 2026 2000-03-28

A59 Penwortham 2 new cameras on the A59 in Penwortham - 1 heading into Preston and one heading out, both by Ryland petrol station 2253 2000-07-31

A59 Preston N Just after the garage on the left at the end of the dual carriageway - this is a short dual carriageway after passing the Lancashire Police Headquarters at Hutton. 2328 2000-09-11

A59 Preston S Just before the garage after a blue traffic flow camera 2329 2000-09-11

A6 A6, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, quarter mile South of the River Ribble. Two main roads merge just before the camera at traffic lights. 792 1999-04-28

A6 Two cameras on both sides of the road near the Georgian House Hotel A6, on the boundary of Blackrod and Westhoughton. 40MPH. 40 949 1999-05-06

A6 A6 Preston Heading North about 600yd's into 40 limit hidden behind tree 1010 1999-05-20

A6 Preston E A6 exiting Preston on the downhill dual carriageway travelling east, immediately before the bridge over the Ribble. Accident black spot due to cars breaking for this camera and turning right. 1605 1999-09-23

A6 Preston W A6 Preston. Almost at the same spot but in the other direction. Just after the traffic lights at the Capital Centre, travelling into Preston. 1606 1999-09-23

A6 Garstang Gatso on the A6 at Garstang outside the Crofters Hotel 1854 1999-12-15

A6 Preston N A6 Preston (Garstang Rd) North is now a 30 zone. Gatso between Withy Trees lights and Black Bull Lane going north, the camera is situated just after a bus stop, opposite Little Sisters of the Poor 30 1983 2000-03-17

A6 Whittle-le-Woods Just at the top of Shaw Hill, After the Golf Course and Shaw Brow (road leading to Chorley Old Road) 40 2274 2000-07-31

A6 Whittle-le-Woods Near New Roundabout to housing estate before Texaco Filling Station (opposite "Doorway to Value") 40 2275 2000-07-31

A6 Chorley On road into Chorley from Preston (A6) Opposite Chorley Hospital. Camera is slightly obscured by road sign/bus stop 30 2276 2000-07-31

A6 Chorley On dual carriageway, by Gas Towers opposite National Tyres before Stump Lane / SGL Rover Garage roundabout 30 2277 2000-07-31

A6068 On the A6068, between Clayton le Moors and Barrowford, near the village of Higham. 50mph limit.2 cameras covering both directions. 50 1380 1999-06-16

A6119 Blackburn A6119 Ring Road round Blackburn 3 cameras covering various 50mph zones 50 1925 2000-02-02

A6119 Blackburn A6119 Ring Road round Blackburn laser camera set up and HIDDEN behind row of houses near Brownhill roundabout catching people in a 40mph zone, yards before a 50. 40 1926 2000-02-02

A62 Manchester N Manchester on A62 (Oldham Road) just north of the junction with A6010 (Queens Road) 30 1916 2000-01-28

A627 A627 oldham lancashire new installation on road from oldham to ashton-under-lyne at bardsley on border 863 1999-04-30

A627(M) Oldham Broadway end of A627(M). Manchester direction. 1872 1999-12-22

A663 Oldham E 600yd from exit roundabout of A627(M) SD911067 40 192 1997-01-08

A664 Manchester SW Junction with Stanycliffe Lane SD880070 40 327

A666 Bolton Three cameras on each side of the dual carriageway between the A666 junction for Kearsley/Farnworth (just after the M61/M60 joins it) and Bolton town centre turn off. Limit recently reduced from 70 to 50. 50 1839 1999-12-08

A666 Walton-le-Dale W A666 Walton-le-Dale - Near to Birch House Hotel. 40 1995 2000-03-17

A669 Oldham A669. Between Mills Mill and Broadway A663. 1870 1999-12-22

A671 Shawforth N Shawforth on the A671 road between Rochdale and Bacup 30 1915 2000-01-28

A673 Bolton Chorley new road in Bolton (A673) 200 yds past Beehive roundabout (heading towards horwich) - 30 mph 30 1374 1999-06-16

A677 Blackburn On the A677 near Blackburn laser camera often set up on the stretch leading towards Preston from the County Hotel 1923 2000-02-02

A679 Accrington Church in Accrington on the A679 towards Blackburn. Laser set up just past the railway bridge after Blythe's chemical works, usually set up about 10 o'clock on sunday nights. 30 2298 2000-09-11

A680 Baxenden A680 in Baxenden facing towards Haslingdon laser set up just below Holland's Pies, either in Alliance St or Edward St. Usually early morning from 6.30am but also weekends in the afternoon. Police bikes chase. 2272 2000-07-31

A680 Baxenden A680, laser set up facing towards Accrington opposite Newton Drive. Usually early morning from 6.30am but also weekends in the afternoon. Police bikes chase. 2273 2000-07-31

A680 Great Harwood S Between Mill Lane & Hyndburn Road 30 2336 2003-01-06

A681 Stacksteads On the A681, between Rawtenstall and Bacup, in Stacksteads. 30mph limit. 1 camera facing Bacup. 30 1381 1999-06-16

A682 Dunnockshaw Novaks car park, Dunnockshaw (afternoons/evenings) 1716 1999-10-26

A682 Crawshawbooth Various turn offs about Crawshawbooth , usually just before Reeds Holme estate when your heading to Rawtenstall. 1717 1999-10-26

A682 Crawshawbooth Crawshawbooth School, when ever they feel nasty. 1718 1999-10-26

A683 Caton A683 east bound at Caton village, between J34 M6 and Kikby Lonsdale. 2037 2000-03-28

A683 Caton Speed trap often set A683 west bound approaching Caton. 2038 2000-03-28

B6167 Manchester N B6167 Reddish Rd.; junction with Coniston Road SJ890930 30 328

B6194 Oldham B6194 Oldham to Shaw. Camera both sides at Higgingshaw. 1868 1999-12-22

B6195 Oldham B6195. Where A627(M) motorway crosses over. Camera various times. 1869 1999-12-22

M6 M6 Lancashire, between junction 25 and 29 both north bound and south bound at various locations. 772 1999-04-26

M6 S POLICE LASER CAMERA SEEN REGULARLY ON M6 CHECKING SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC AT BOTTOM OF LONG HILL PRIOR TO A49 JUNCTION 25 VEHICLE IS A DARK BLUE FORD GALAXY 70 1539 1999-08-12

M65 Laser camera often set up on the bridge between junctions 7 and 8 on the M65 (just before junction 8) 1924 2000-02-02

M65 Huncoat Roadworks on M65 at Huncoat, Burnley (around J8) 2043 2000-03-28

Withnell Gatso camera on main Chorley to Blackburn road at Withnell in a 30 mph zone, covers both sides of road can be difficult to see as it is near a bend 30 501 1998-03-17

St.Helens Rd Leigh Lancashire. 30 mph. Camera heading towards Leigh town centre outside Pennington park. 30 807 1999-04-29

Manchester Rd Leigh. 30 mph. Camera on M/cr Rd from Astley towards Leigh, situated outside the golf driving range , opposite the Manchester Rd Inn pub. 30 809 1999-04-29

Atherleigh way Leigh. Signal camera at lights from Atherton to Leigh at the Asda / B&Q lights. 810 1999-04-29

Camera outside of Bolton School, Chorley New Rd, Bolton just past traffic lights heading into Bolton. NOTE children crossing. 950 1999-05-06

Preston - Longridge Road in Grimsargh Village on long straight near Mitsubishi dealer one facing each way. 1011 1999-05-20

Speedtrap on Manchester Road, Burnley just as you enter Dunockshaw, policeman with lazer hiding! 1014 1999-05-20

Speedtraps on Padiham road, Burnley, policeman again with lazer on side streets! 1015 1999-05-20

Reedsholme Mobile near Reedsholme. The road is as wide as a two lane motorway and long strait with very little houses and no hazards. 1719 1999-10-26

Shaw Rochdale Rd Shaw and Broadway. Camera various times. 1871 1999-12-22

Burnley Cliviger/Bacup junction, coming into Burnley on Todmorden Road prior to Towneley Hall. Camera always working. 30mph. BEWARE! 30 1982 2000-03-17

Blackburn Preston Old Road, Witton Park, Blackburn. Heading towards Blackburn on steep downhill slope (natural tendency to exceed 35mph) prior to entry to Witton Park astroturf pitches. 30 1996 2000-03-17

Road	Town	Direction	Location	Grid Ref	Limit	Ref	Date
A383	Peel		A 583 Peel Nr. Blackpool Gatso			1835	1999-12-08
A49			A49 west bound Wigan just past M6 Junction 25 roundabout on left after car sales pitch on the left towards Bryn.			773	1999-04-26
A49	Euxton Chorley		Camera Northbound on A49 in Euxton Chorley between the Euxton Hall roundabout and the Runshaw Lane traffic lights, cunningly concealed!			1746	1999-11-12
A5209	Parbold/Newburgh		A5209 West bound, descending Parbold Hill towards Parbold/Newburgh. Camera located just round LH bend at end of fast downhill - no chance of observation saving you! Not an accident blackspot but a great revenue earner. ;-(			1720	1999-10-26
A56	Manchester	N	Junction A56/ A5145 (Stretford -> Didsbury)	SJ790950	40	329
A577	Wigan		In Wigan Lancashire A 577 Atherton Road between Hindley & Hindley Green on the west - bound carriageway (that's going from Hindley Green towards Hindley) Just after the Kwik Save, the camera is on the left. Currently armed			503	1998-03-18
A579	Atherton to Bolton		Two cameras on the A579 between Atherton and Bolton - one in each direction. They are situated at either side of Hulton Park Gates.			1864	1999-12-20
A58			Location - A58 Bury - Bolton road, just into Breightmet, approx 500 mtrs into 30 zone, aiming to catch people going Bury -> Bolton		30	819	1999-04-29
A58			Speed trap on A58, Bolton, Lancs. Westbound direction on short dual carriageway stretch at Breightmet, near Safeway supermarket. 30pmh limit.		30	980	1999-05-10
A58	Littleborough		Lancashire , Littleborough-Ripponden A58 Blackstone Edge road eastbound almost in open country former higher limit , uphill .			1556	1999-09-13
A580	Manchester	E	various			215	1997-03-24
A580			A580 becomes A6 at Pendleton and next speed camera just after next off slip (50mph).		50	800	1999-04-29
A580			Atherleigh way, Leigh Lancs. Signal camera on lights from, A580 - Leigh at first lights set, outside Fire station.			808	1999-04-29
A583	Blackpool		Gatso on A583 Preston New Road out of Blackpool approaching M55 roundabout. Approx 200 yards after traffic lights at Clifton Arms Public House just after 40mph sign.		40	1824	1999-12-08
A583	Newton-with-Scale		A 583 Newton-with-Scale Nr. Preston Gatso			1834	1999-12-08
A583	Blackpool to Lytham	B	Also the A583 to Blackpool and Lytham passing Preston Docks 150yds west of traffic lights (last docks entrance W, first E) Gatso BOTH ways. Dual-carriageway but 50 limit		50	1984	2000-03-17
A583	Preston		A583 Blackpool Road. By Riversway Motor Park (Preston). Central reservation mounted, dual cameras covering both carriageways. 50mph.		50	1997	2000-03-17
A583	Newton-with-Scales	W	A583 towards Blackpool. Newton-with-Scales. about half a mile after Wyevale Garden Centre.			1998	2000-03-17
A583	Blackpool	W	A583 on reaching outer Blackpool limits. Wyevale garden centre 400yds further on, on RHS. Sharp left hand bend prior to camera, downslope.		50	1999	2000-03-17
A586	Poulton-le-Fylde	E	Approx. 1/4 of a mile inside the 30mph speed limit after a 50 mph speed limit.		30	1780	1999-12-02
A586	St Michaels-on-Wyre		Mobile on A586 at St.Michaels-on-Wyre (Garstang/Blackpool Road)			2292	2000-09-11
A59	Preston		A59 westbound towards Preston between The Tickled Trout (M6 J30/31) and New Hall Lane roundabout. About 100yds after 30 sign, just after the petrol station.		30	2026	2000-03-28
A59	Penwortham		2 new cameras on the A59 in Penwortham - 1 heading into Preston and one heading out, both by Ryland petrol station			2253	2000-07-31
A59	Preston	N	Just after the garage on the left at the end of the dual carriageway - this is a short dual carriageway after passing the Lancashire Police Headquarters at Hutton.			2328	2000-09-11
A59	Preston	S	Just before the garage after a blue traffic flow camera			2329	2000-09-11
A6			A6, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, quarter mile South of the River Ribble. Two main roads merge just before the camera at traffic lights.			792	1999-04-28
A6			Two cameras on both sides of the road near the Georgian House Hotel A6, on the boundary of Blackrod and Westhoughton. 40MPH.		40	949	1999-05-06
A6			A6 Preston Heading North about 600yd's into 40 limit hidden behind tree			1010	1999-05-20
A6	Preston	E	A6 exiting Preston on the downhill dual carriageway travelling east, immediately before the bridge over the Ribble. Accident black spot due to cars breaking for this camera and turning right.			1605	1999-09-23
A6	Preston	W	A6 Preston. Almost at the same spot but in the other direction. Just after the traffic lights at the Capital Centre, travelling into Preston.			1606	1999-09-23
A6	Garstang		Gatso on the A6 at Garstang outside the Crofters Hotel			1854	1999-12-15
A6	Preston	N	A6 Preston (Garstang Rd) North is now a 30 zone. Gatso between Withy Trees lights and Black Bull Lane going north, the camera is situated just after a bus stop, opposite Little Sisters of the Poor		30	1983	2000-03-17
A6	Whittle-le-Woods		Just at the top of Shaw Hill, After the Golf Course and Shaw Brow (road leading to Chorley Old Road)		40	2274	2000-07-31
A6	Whittle-le-Woods		Near New Roundabout to housing estate before Texaco Filling Station (opposite "Doorway to Value")		40	2275	2000-07-31
A6	Chorley		On road into Chorley from Preston (A6) Opposite Chorley Hospital. Camera is slightly obscured by road sign/bus stop		30	2276	2000-07-31
A6	Chorley		On dual carriageway, by Gas Towers opposite National Tyres before Stump Lane / SGL Rover Garage roundabout		30	2277	2000-07-31
A6068			On the A6068, between Clayton le Moors and Barrowford, near the village of Higham. 50mph limit.2 cameras covering both directions.		50	1380	1999-06-16
A6119	Blackburn		A6119 Ring Road round Blackburn 3 cameras covering various 50mph zones		50	1925	2000-02-02
A6119	Blackburn		A6119 Ring Road round Blackburn laser camera set up and HIDDEN behind row of houses near Brownhill roundabout catching people in a 40mph zone, yards before a 50.		40	1926	2000-02-02
A62	Manchester	N	Manchester on A62 (Oldham Road) just north of the junction with A6010 (Queens Road)		30	1916	2000-01-28
A627			A627 oldham lancashire new installation on road from oldham to ashton-under-lyne at bardsley on border			863	1999-04-30
A627(M)	Oldham		Broadway end of A627(M). Manchester direction.			1872	1999-12-22
A663	Oldham	E	600yd from exit roundabout of A627(M)	SD911067	40	192	1997-01-08
A664	Manchester	SW	Junction with Stanycliffe Lane	SD880070	40	327
A666	Bolton		Three cameras on each side of the dual carriageway between the A666 junction for Kearsley/Farnworth (just after the M61/M60 joins it) and Bolton town centre turn off. Limit recently reduced from 70 to 50.		50	1839	1999-12-08
A666	Walton-le-Dale	W	A666 Walton-le-Dale - Near to Birch House Hotel.		40	1995	2000-03-17
A669	Oldham		A669. Between Mills Mill and Broadway A663.			1870	1999-12-22
A671	Shawforth	N	Shawforth on the A671 road between Rochdale and Bacup		30	1915	2000-01-28
A673	Bolton		Chorley new road in Bolton (A673) 200 yds past Beehive roundabout (heading towards horwich) - 30 mph		30	1374	1999-06-16
A677	Blackburn		On the A677 near Blackburn laser camera often set up on the stretch leading towards Preston from the County Hotel			1923	2000-02-02
A679	Accrington		Church in Accrington on the A679 towards Blackburn. Laser set up just past the railway bridge after Blythe's chemical works, usually set up about 10 o'clock on sunday nights.		30	2298	2000-09-11
A680	Baxenden		A680 in Baxenden facing towards Haslingdon laser set up just below Holland's Pies, either in Alliance St or Edward St. Usually early morning from 6.30am but also weekends in the afternoon. Police bikes chase.			2272	2000-07-31
A680	Baxenden		A680, laser set up facing towards Accrington opposite Newton Drive. Usually early morning from 6.30am but also weekends in the afternoon. Police bikes chase.			2273	2000-07-31
A680	Great Harwood	S	Between Mill Lane & Hyndburn Road		30	2336	2003-01-06
A681	Stacksteads		On the A681, between Rawtenstall and Bacup, in Stacksteads. 30mph limit. 1 camera facing Bacup.		30	1381	1999-06-16
A682	Dunnockshaw		Novaks car park, Dunnockshaw (afternoons/evenings)			1716	1999-10-26
A682	Crawshawbooth		Various turn offs about Crawshawbooth , usually just before Reeds Holme estate when your heading to Rawtenstall.			1717	1999-10-26
A682	Crawshawbooth		Crawshawbooth School, when ever they feel nasty.			1718	1999-10-26
A683	Caton		A683 east bound at Caton village, between J34 M6 and Kikby Lonsdale.			2037	2000-03-28
A683	Caton		Speed trap often set A683 west bound approaching Caton.			2038	2000-03-28
B6167	Manchester	N	B6167 Reddish Rd.; junction with Coniston Road	SJ890930	30	328
B6194	Oldham		B6194 Oldham to Shaw. Camera both sides at Higgingshaw.			1868	1999-12-22
B6195	Oldham		B6195. Where A627(M) motorway crosses over. Camera various times.			1869	1999-12-22
M6			M6 Lancashire, between junction 25 and 29 both north bound and south bound at various locations.			772	1999-04-26
M6		S	POLICE LASER CAMERA SEEN REGULARLY ON M6 CHECKING SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC AT BOTTOM OF LONG HILL PRIOR TO A49 JUNCTION 25 VEHICLE IS A DARK BLUE FORD GALAXY		70	1539	1999-08-12
M65			Laser camera often set up on the bridge between junctions 7 and 8 on the M65 (just before junction 8)			1924	2000-02-02
M65	Huncoat		Roadworks on M65 at Huncoat, Burnley (around J8)			2043	2000-03-28
	Withnell		Gatso camera on main Chorley to Blackburn road at Withnell in a 30 mph zone, covers both sides of road can be difficult to see as it is near a bend		30	501	1998-03-17
			St.Helens Rd Leigh Lancashire. 30 mph. Camera heading towards Leigh town centre outside Pennington park.		30	807	1999-04-29
			Manchester Rd Leigh. 30 mph. Camera on M/cr Rd from Astley towards Leigh, situated outside the golf driving range , opposite the Manchester Rd Inn pub.		30	809	1999-04-29
			Atherleigh way Leigh. Signal camera at lights from Atherton to Leigh at the Asda / B&Q lights.			810	1999-04-29
			Camera outside of Bolton School, Chorley New Rd, Bolton just past traffic lights heading into Bolton. NOTE children crossing.			950	1999-05-06
			Preston - Longridge Road in Grimsargh Village on long straight near Mitsubishi dealer one facing each way.			1011	1999-05-20
			Speedtrap on Manchester Road, Burnley just as you enter Dunockshaw, policeman with lazer hiding!			1014	1999-05-20
			Speedtraps on Padiham road, Burnley, policeman again with lazer on side streets!			1015	1999-05-20
	Reedsholme		Mobile near Reedsholme. The road is as wide as a two lane motorway and long strait with very little houses and no hazards.			1719	1999-10-26
	Shaw		Rochdale Rd Shaw and Broadway. Camera various times.			1871	1999-12-22
	Burnley		Cliviger/Bacup junction, coming into Burnley on Todmorden Road prior to Towneley Hall. Camera always working. 30mph. BEWARE!		30	1982	2000-03-17
	Blackburn		Preston Old Road, Witton Park, Blackburn. Heading towards Blackburn on steep downhill slope (natural tendency to exceed 35mph) prior to entry to Witton Park astroturf pitches.		30	1996	2000-03-17

Direction abbreviations : N,E,S,W,etc - Compass points, B - Both directions, R - Reversible