A total of 732 motorists were caught speeding by the five fixed speed cameras sited across Shepway in 2010 according to official figures just released.

But in Hawkinge, under 2 percent were snapped by the Canterbury Road camera.

322 were ticketed at Sandgate Esplanade, 244 by the camera on Seabrook Road and 95 on Littlestone Road in New Romney.

The camera in Hythe, on London Road nabbed 45 and on Canterbury Road, Hawkinge just 26 motorists were fined.

When asked about the future of the camera on Canterbury Road, which is no longer the main route through the town following the opening of Spitfire Way, a spokeswoman for Kent and Medway Safety Camera Partnership said: "We are reviewing sites at present to ensure they are still fit for purpose," but she confirmed that there are no plans to remove it at present.

© Hawkinge Gazette and Channel Coast News 2012