Italian speed camera catches 58,000 in two weeks

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An Italian speed camera has reportedly caught 58,000 drivers in just two weeks
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Newly installed speed cameras in an Italian village have recorded more than 58,000 driving infractions in just two weeks. The speed limit in the tiny village of Acquetico, population 120, is 30mph. The highest speed recorded by the cameras was a driver clocked at 83mph.

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