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Speed cameras
Could someone please clarify what the position is as regards to speed cameras .
Is there an amount over the stated speed limit that if you are travelling , which will not normally trigger a fine / points ?
How long , before you receive notification of a speeding offence ?
Is there an amount over the stated speed limit that if you are travelling , which will not normally trigger a fine / points ?
How long , before you receive notification of a speeding offence ?
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You may be offered a speed awareness course in lieu of points and a fine providing you've not been on one in the last 3 years.
Generally they have to send out a Notice of Intended Prosecution in 2 weeks
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You may be offered a speed awareness course in lieu of points and a fine providing you've not been on one in the last 3 years.
Generally they have to send out a Notice of Intended Prosecution in 2 weeks
I would imagine they would have you on their database and 'grab' you next time you tried to enter the country.
Getting flashed doesn't necessarily mean anything is in the post. I was flashed once, worried me for a while, never got anything, thank goodness. Was more observant re speed for the rest of the drive though.
Getting flashed doesn't necessarily mean anything is in the post. I was flashed once, worried me for a while, never got anything, thank goodness. Was more observant re speed for the rest of the drive though.
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has guidelines to assist police and safety camera parnerships in the prosecution of speeding offences. In brief, these suggest that action should not be taken until the speed reaches the limit plus 10% plus 2mph. So for a 30mph limit this equates to 35mph and for 70mph it is 79mph. The reason for this allowance is to reduce the number of possibly frivolous challenges on the grounds of badly calibrated equipment.
As far as notification periods go the prosecuting authority has to post a Notice of Intended Prosecution to the Registered Keeper of the vehicle so that in normal circumstances it will be received within fourteen days of the alleged offence.
As far as notification periods go the prosecuting authority has to post a Notice of Intended Prosecution to the Registered Keeper of the vehicle so that in normal circumstances it will be received within fourteen days of the alleged offence.