The Department for Transport revealed that all speed cameras were to be painted yellow by October 2016. This should make most of them easier to see, but what if a speed camera was practically invisible because of how far away it is? 7 common speed camera mythsHow far can a speed camera catch you? If it's a first offence and you don't have points on your licence, you could be offered a speed awareness course instead of penalty points. There is a wide range of speed cameras currently operating on British roads.