DRIVERS potentially face dozens of speed cameras on some of the UK's most popular holiday routes - many of which drivers may not realise they have passed.

New research of 1,500 UK motorists commissioned by road safety technology company OOONO reveals that 63 per cent of motorists who have received a speeding ticket did not realise they had driven past a speed camera, highlighting the challenge drivers can face when travelling on unfamiliar roads.

The findings come as the UK's speed camera network continues to expand, with around 200 new cameras installed during the first half of 2026, following approximately 600 in 2025 and 500 in 2024.

OOONO has analysed a selection of popular UK holiday routes to reveal where drivers could encounter the highest number of speed cameras during their journeys this summer.

For drivers making their way home or still heading away during the final weeks of the school summer holidays, the research highlights how quickly the number of enforcement cameras can add up - particularly on longer journeys through unfamiliar areas.

The issue is compounded by holiday driving behaviour. 56 per centof motorists admit exceeding the speed limit on a summer holiday journey, while 61 per centsay they feel anxious when driving on unfamiliar roads and 41 per centregularly feel tired or drowsy on longer journeys.

Younger drivers are also significantly more likely to have received a speeding fine, with 24 per centof 18-34-year-olds saying they have been caught in the past five years, compared with just 9 per centof over-65s. Men are also more likely than women to admit speeding on holiday journeys, at 61 per cent compared with 52 per cent.

Mike Skyte, regional manager at OOONO, said: "Department for Transport data shows more than half of fatal collisions involve a speed-related factor, and summer is the peak period throughout the year - most often at weekends, in the evening and overnight, exactly when families are driving home from holidays or squeezing in a last-minute break.

"Our research shows speed cameras are everywhere now, yet many drivers don't even register passing one, especially on unfamiliar roads when they're tired and focused on the route ahead. The answer isn't to focus on dodging cameras, it's to stay aware of your surroundings and the speed limit where you actually are. Cameras aren't placed at random, they're put on roads with a history of collisions and casualties, meaning a camera is a sign you're somewhere that demands extra care."

OOONO's CO-DRIVER devices are designed to give motorists timely alerts about speed cameras and road hazards, using information shared by its community of millions of drivers alongside thousands of pre-loaded static safety camera locations.

The devices automatically activate when the car starts and provide alerts without requiring drivers to interact with a screen, with the aim of helping motorists keep their attention on the road.