A POOLE junction generating £1 million a year in speeding fines should have its speed limit raised, a councillor has said.

The speed-on-green cameras on Holes Bay Road have been prolifically catching drivers who pass through the junction with Sterte Road at more than 30mph.

But recent controversy over the camera’s huge income has raised questions as to whether the current limit is appropriate for the dual carriageway.

Cllr Phil Eades has tabled a motion with Poole council to have the limit raised to 40mph.

He said: “The 30mph limit at this junction is too low – there are numerous examples elsewhere in the borough of higher speed limits at more dangerous junctions.

“The only conclusion to reach is that the speed-on-green camera is for revenue generation, not road safety.”

Accident statistics show there has been just one serious accident at the Holes Bay site since 1999.

Dorset Police admit the camera and limit were installed due to “community concern” and were not aimed at casualty reduction.

Mr Eades cited a council report into speed limits, which states Holes Bay could be suitable for a speed limit rise as the average speed of vehicles through the junction was around 36mph.

He added: “Residents and visitors to Poole are being penalised by a camera that is not targeting careless or dangerous driving.”

The Daily Echo revealed earlier this year that the Holes Bay camera – dubbed “greed on green” by campaigners – was one of the most lucrative in the country.

It generated more than £100,000 in its first four months and is on course to make £1.5m by the end of the year.

However, it could be switched off, along with the rest of Dorset’s speed cameras, when council cutbacks start to bite in October.

The Holes Bay speed limit motion is due to go before Poole council next month.