Why speed cameras in quiet places record just so much – These 5 speed cameras already scored 70,000 fines this year
The national flash summit 5
Based on figures from the Central Judicial Collection Agency (CJIB), comparison site Independer figured out which speed cameras in the Netherlands were the most productive this year. Together, the top five account for nearly 70,000 fines – and that in just four months. These are the five speed cameras that issued the most fines between January and April 2025:
- A16 near Rotterdam-Kralingen (South Holland) – 21,105 fines
- Europaweg near Sontplein in Groningen – 14,606 fines
- Stadionweg in Heerenveen (Friesland) – 13,839 fines.
- N59 at N257 exit in Zeeland – 10,383 fines
- N278 in Gulpen-Wittem (Limburg) – 7,201 fines.
Why speed cameras in quiet places actually record so much
Most people expect speed cameras in busy areas to do the most work. Yet figures show that this is far from always the case. According to Independer, people along freeways and provincial roads where it is quiet feel less controlled. Therefore, speeding is more common there. In city and suburban areas, where it is busier, traffic slows itself down.
Small number of poles, big effect
Take Friesland as an example: there are only eight speed cameras there, but they are pretty fanatical. On average, each speed camera there flashes over 2,200 times. In Zeeland it is 1,600 times per pole, in Gelderland about 1,450 times. South Holland may have the largest number of speed cameras, with 209, but the average per camera is much lower.
Yet South Holland is also the province with the highest total number of fines: more than 230,000 speeding tickets in four months. Not surprising with so many poles along roads such as the A4, A20 and thus also the top speed camera at the A16 near Rotterdam-Kralingen.
Half a billion too fast
More than six million speeding fines were issued in 2024. Half of these came from speed cameras. Good for almost 500 million euros in revenue for the treasury. That could pay for a lot of highway projects. Or more speed cameras, of course.
Also read: Why braking for these mysterious speed cameras is unnecessary