A Facebook group has been launched in protest of a new fixed speed camera in West Cumbria.
The camera, on the A595 in Holmrook, has left hundreds of drivers questioning its calibration, as well as signs in the area, after a big wave of fines from the Christmas period were issued in recent days.
It has caught so many people that a Facebook group containing over 500 members has since been set up to question and protest the camera.
Some drivers have also said they are considering launching a petition to press have the camera investigated.
However, Cumbria Constabulary said the camera was recording accurately.
The camera was installed in October after the 30mph road was identified as a high-risk corridor due to frequent speeding.
But several drivers have claimed they believed there was an issue with the camera’s accuracy, after multiple people reported receiving fines for travelling at the same speed of 38mph.
One individual, who asked not to be named, said they and two other family members had received fines for travelling at 38mph.
They said: “I received two speeding notices from the Holmrook camera, both recording a speed of 38mph. I was driving on the outward journey, and my partner was driving back.
“It is worth noting that my van currently has a failed fuel injector and is operating in limp mode, which significantly limits its performance and makes reaching 38mph extremely difficult.
“After discussing this matter with my other family members, it emerged that they had also received a speeding notice from the same camera, again recording a speed of 38mph.
“They drive a new electric vehicle that provides an audible alert when exceeding the speed limit and they are confident they were not travelling at that speed.
“Three separate drivers, in different vehicles, were all recorded at the same speed by the same camera. This struck us as unusual.”
They added that they wanted to see an independent third-party speed verification test carried out to check the camera.
They said: “We are now faced with the choice of accepting the penalty and attending a speed awareness course or contesting the matter in court.
“While I would prefer to challenge the notices, I do not have the financial means to pursue legal action.”
Cumbria Constabulary said the camera was calibrated and accurate.
A spokesman said: “Stakeholders within Cumbria Road Safety Partnership decided to implement this camera due to a strong evidence base of speeding and an area of emerging risk, utilising the Cumbria Road Harm Index.
“The cameras are calibrated and have the most up to date technology.
“Motorists are reminded to observe posted speed limits and drive responsibly.
“The safety cameras are not only enforcement tools but also a visible reminder of the shared responsibility to keep Cumbria’s roads safe.”
Cumberland Council said surveys carried out in Holmrook last year recorded an average speed of 42mph in the 30mph zone, with 64 offences detected in 2024.
Multiple 30mph signs and slow signs on the road are in place throughout the village.
Another driver, who has received multiple fines as a result of the new camera, said they believed more signs to warn of the speed camera specifically would improve outcomes for drivers and speeding in the village.
They said: “There’s only one speed camera sign in the middle of the village and it’s quite small. To me it’s not a deterrent.”
Cumbria Crack has requested information on the camera from Cumbria Constabulary via the Freedom of Information Act.
