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Motorists in Scotland will face being prosecuted for creeping just 1mph over the speed limit under plans announced by the Police. Previously a common “margin of error” has been allowed, which is often – but not always – 10% + 2mph. That’s now going to change with Police saying that doing even 1mph over … Read more
Nottingham’s most profitable speed camera is a mobile camera van, which is located on The A52 “Clifton Boulevard”. The speed trap generated a whopping 4,815 speeding tickets last year… It operates in both directions of the 40mph dual carriageway. But here’s the thing… It’s conveniently located just at the end of an average speed camera … Read more
The maximum fine that can be imposed by magistrates for speeding is set to rise by up to 4 times under new proposals for England and Wales. Under the new proposal, the maximum fine for speeding would increase from £2500 to £10,000… Most offences that get heard in magistrates courts are subject to maximum fine … Read more
Last week, the conversion of the hard shoulder between Junction 5 and 7 on the M25 was completed. It’s aim is to reduce congestion on one of Europe’s busiest motorways. As part of the £129 million conversion, speed cameras have been introduced on the 20-mile stretch for the first time ever. BUT… The Highways Agency … Read more
Have you ever noticed how mobile speed traps hardly ever operate in the rain or in icy conditions? They almost always only operate in good weather conditions. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that the roads are MUCH more dangerous when it’s wet. This is especially true when there has been a long … Read more