The official rationale for speed cameras in the UK is to reduce speeds in areas of danger, not to raise money from speeding fines (though the "safety camera par

The official rationale for speed cameras in the UK is to reduce speeds in areas of danger, not to raise money from speeding fines (though the "safety camera partnerships" have certainly tried to do the latter too). So the cameras are painted bright yellow and their inclusion in satnav databases is actually encouraged on the basis that it highlights danger spots and encourages compliance with the limit. Which is honestly a bit inconsistent with the way our law enforcement normally works, but there we go.