More than £4 million was generated from speed cameras in Sussex in 2007, it has been revealed, something that could have damaged motorsists' car insurance premiums.

Over 68,000 drivers were caught out speeding by the devices on the region's roads, the Argus said, while 15,408 motorists were prosecuted.

The Sussex Safer Roads partnership claimed that the cameras are doing a good job by raising awareness about safety issues.

Spokeswoman Emma Rogers told the publication that because the statistics have stayed fairly constant over the last few years, it proves drivers have increased their vigilance.

"That constant figure is good news because it means that people are starting to pay attention to all the publicity, the cameras and the warning signs and slowing down on the roads," she commented.

But the figures came in for criticism from a number of bodies such as the Safe Speed Road Safety Campaign.

Claire Armstrong from the organisation argued that drivers are "changing their culture" and limiting speed because they know where the devices are placed.

In related news, it was revealed last week more fixed speed cameras are being considered in Selby, Yorkshire, by local officials.

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