The Devon speed cameras snaring the most drivers
Police issued more than 14,000 fines for speeding in just one year
Lorna Hughes 12:42, 04 Sep 2025Updated 12:48, 04 Sep 2025
A driver at the wheel (posed by model)(Image: PA)Devon's top roads where drivers have been caught speeding have been revealed.
Devon and Cornwall Police issued more than 14,000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for speeding in just one year, according to new data - while the force also handed out 215,047 NIPs (Notices of Intended Prosecution).
A total of 14,240 drivers were sent FPNs for speeding between April 2024 and March this year - and roads in Devon accounted for 14 of the 20 "worst" in the region when it comes to speeding, according to data gathered by Legal Expert[1].
The fixed penalty for speeding is GBP100. Speeding drivers get three points added to their license as a minimum.
Reaching 12 points within three years will disqualify them from driving.
Ashburton Road, the section of the A385 on the outskirts of Totnes[2], was the region's speeding hotspot.
A total of 11,839 offences were recorded in a year, which works out at around 32 per day. However, only 319 offences (3%) led to an FPN being issued.
Old Laira Road in Plymouth[3] was also the site of more than 10,000 offences, while the A376 Exeter[4] Road in Exmouth[5] was fourth on the list.
Offences on Clovelly Road in Bideford[6] led to the most FPNs of any Devon road (342), while the largest percentage of offences leading to fines came from the A30 Fingle Glen at Tedburn St Mary (8%).
Here are the top 20 roads for speeding offences captured by Devon and Cornwall Police:
Road
Total Number of Offences
Total Number of FPNs Issued
Total Number of NIPs Issued
Ashburton Road, Totnes
11839
319
8758
Old Laira Road, Plymouth
10540
132
8975
Roseworthy Dip
8013
610
4154
A376 Exeter Road, Exmouth
7690
107
4129
Longdowns, Cornwall
7267
281
4380
Tregolls Road West, Truro
7122
146
4381
Clovelly Road, Bideford
7026
342
5902
Alma Road, Plymouth
6213
131
3139
Outland Road (jct St Erth Rd), Plymouth
5968
166
3500
St Ann's Chapel, Cornwall
5724
263
4394
Saltash Tunnel (West)
4945
195
3306
Alphington Road
4406
88
3900
Tregolls Road East
4071
138
2981
Plymouth Road (jct Dingle Rd), Plymouth
4015
11
724
Dartmouth Road, Paignton
3992
51
1600
Exeter Road, Okehampton
3803
95
2492
A30 Fingle Glen Tedburn St Mary
3264
257
2360
Bridge Road South, Exeter
3069
182
1692
Outland Road (jct Segrave Rd), Plymouth
2266
46
1867
Mannamead Road, Plymouth
2133
23
947
The force also revealed the five worst speeding offenders in the region. One of the speeding incidents was in Devon, where one driver was seen going 139mph on the A38 Smithaleigh in in August last year - more than double the 60mph speed limit.
The other four 'worst' offences were all on Roseworthy Dip in Cornwall.
Legal Expert[7] can be reached for free advice through their 24/7 live chat or free phone line, 0800 073 8804.
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References
- ^ Legal Expert (www.legalexpert.co.uk)
- ^ Totnes (www.devonlive.com)
- ^ Plymouth (www.devonlive.com)
- ^ Exeter (www.devonlive.com)
- ^ Exmouth (www.devonlive.com)
- ^ Bideford (www.devonlive.com)
- ^ Legal Expert (www.legalexpert.co.uk)
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