France’s most active speed camera located on A8 near Nice
France’s busiest speed camera is on the A8 near Cagnes-sur-Mer, recording around 170,000 offences a year. Located westbound, it catches an average of 470 drivers a day, making it busier than cameras near Paris and Bordeaux.
France’s most active speed camera is located on the A8 motorway near Nice, at Cagnes-sur-Mer, where it records around 170,000 speeding offences each year.
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Positioned in the direction of Aix-en-Provence, the fixed, double-faced radar flashes an average of 470 drivers per day, according to road safety data. It ranks ahead of speed cameras on the A1 near Paris and the N230 near Bordeaux.
Installed in its latest version in 2024, the camera sits on a downhill stretch where the speed limit drops unexpectedly from 110km/h to 90km/h, catching many motorists off guard. The device is equipped to measure speed, distinguish between cars and lorries, and identify individual lanes.
Small speeding offences, often less than 10km/h over the limit, account for the majority of fines. Overall, speed cameras generated around €889 million for the French state in 2024.