Cambridgeshire Live can reveal that there is only one spot in Cambridgeshire with red light cameras.

The High Street/Huntingdon Street junction in St Neots was identified as a collision hotspot in 2001, where out of 32 crashes involving injuries - six of them involved one or more vehicles running a red light.

Cambridgeshire County councillors felt red light cameras were the best way to slash the number of crashes in the junction.

A red light camera is positioned in Cambridge Street, which meets the junction.

St Neots traffic light camera in Cambridge Street

What are red light cameras?

Red light cameras, or safety cameras, capture an image of a vehicle that has gone through a red light.

Local authorities use them to ensure people do not go through red lights and put people in danger. They can also be useful for financial gain.

A few are in London, which are yellow boxes with built-in-radar technology fitted close to the traffic lights.

St Neots traffic light camera

Drivers who run a red light will usually get a fixed penalty notice of £60 and three points on their license.

The maximum penalty for running a red light is a £1,000 fine, six penalty points and a disqualification.

Sensys Gatso, one of the leading distributors of traffic light cameras, offer them at approximately £30,000.

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What the council has said

A Cambridgeshire County Council spokeswoman said: "We work closely with the police to investigate injury collision hotspots.

"If there are any re-occurring patterns we look to find suitable solutions to reduce the risk of collisions at these locations.

"In 2001 this area in St Neots was identified as a collision hotspot. Out of 32 injury collisions between 1996 and 2000, six of these involved one or more vehicles running a red light.

"This is currently the only site in Cambridgeshire where red light cameras have been deemed the most appropriate solution.

"We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that failing to stop at a red light is a criminal offence and by doing so puts the safety of them and other members of the public in serious danger."

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