The new speed camera in Sherburn on the A64 was damaged just hours after coming into service.
North Yorkshire police say they are investigating after the lamppost hosting the newly-installed fixed safety camera on the A64 at Sherburn near Malton was damaged at around 2.20am in the early hours of Tuesday 1 July.
Work has been ongoing to make the lamppost and the exposed electricity cable safe.
The camera is part of a three-month trial to help improve road safety in the area.
Officers say:
"We believe the damage was deliberate rather than accidental and an investigation is ongoing.
It is disappointing to see that something intended to help keep the village safe and protect members of the public has been targeted by vandals.
Anyone who has any information about those responsible including anyone who witnessed it or has footage from a dashcam or doorbell camera is asked to get in touch.
Please email Paul.O'Neill@northyorkshire.police.uk with any information.
Or call 101 and pass information for incident number 12250119469.
If you prefer to remain anonymous you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference 12250119469 in when passing on information. "
Work is ongoing to reinstall the camera at an alternative site in the area of Sherburn.
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