Motorists can check the location of speed cameras on the internet.

A new web site has been set up by the Sussex Safety Camera Partnership to show drivers where cameras have been stationed and where mobile police camera units are patrolling in Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

By visiting www.sussexsafetycameras.gov.uk, drivers can view maps which show where the cameras are.

The site also explains about the partnership, which includes West and East Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove City Council, Sussex police, the Highways Agency and magistrates courts, and answers frequently asked questions.

Partnership communications manager Emma Rogers said: "Drivers can now find out exactly where safety cameras are - even mobile units and those at red lights.

"There is a misconceived idea that the partnership is out to get motorists and is lining its pockets by fining drivers who speed.

"How can that be when the camera locations are published, each one is painted bright yellow for maximum visibility and warning signs are placed before each site?

"The aim of the partnership, through the use of cameras, is to reduce the number of speed-related crashes.

"It's a fact - it works. If speeds are reduced by just 1mph, we can expect a reduction in casualties of up to five per cent.

"Using safety cameras at known accident spots and making sure motorists know where they are will help reduce speeds and ultimately save lives."

Miss Rogers said all the money from fines would be put back into the project to pay for more cameras at accident spots and road safety education - and not returned to the Government.

The partnership is in the process of identifying 18 sites across the area where new cameras will be installed by April. These will be published on the web site as well as in local Press.

In March, the partnership has to bid to central government to continue the project from 2003 to 2004.

A further 24 cameras are expected to be installed if the bid is successful.