Police investigating after the lamppost hosting the camera on the A64 at Sherburn near Malton was damaged at around 2.20am today (Tuesday).
Work is ongoing to reinstall the camera at an alternative site in the area of Sherburn.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "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.
"We believe the damaged 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.
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