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Local authorities are being urged to use historic data to determine which traffic accident black spots need speed cameras.
Coyote, the speed camera alert system provider, has said it may now be time to prioritise which devices are left on and which should be turned off.
It follows the process by many local authorities of switching off cameras in a bid to save money - a move questioned by many road safety campaigners.
"Ultimately speed cameras are in existence to enhance road safety and prevent accidents," said Andrew Smith, managing director of Cobra UK, the UK distributors of the Coyote.
He explained that turning off cameras could mean a rise in accident claims as people soon work out which ones are left on.
"Now is the time for authorities to properly review camera locations, using all the data and statistics at their disposal and dismantle any cameras that are no longer needed."
The Association of British Drivers recently called for traffic and motorcycle accident data at speed camera locations to be published in full.
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