Oh Jemma, I can't tell you how amazed I am with your service in this case! I am thrilled to say the least and I am looking forward to filling out the questionnaire! Thanks again!!!

This website is optimised to work with the most recent version of your browser software. make sure your browser is always updated to view the internet as it's supposed to be seen. Internet Explorer | Firefox

Answers database

Apr 1, 2010

Speed trap - no warning signs

I was caught on a camera mounted on a roadside tripod in fromt of a white van. There where none of the bright markings that are on police vehicles it was just a plain white van with its rear door open (i have photo's of it). Also I drive down this road every day and there are no fixed road signs displaying the speed camera warning sign. Is this legal for both no signs and an un-marked van?

A friend who was also caught said that a sign had been attached to a lamp post during the day then subsequently removed after the van had finished for the day, seems like a pure money making scam to me.

Category: answers

Posted by: patterson

Sorry but these are guidelines and not a statutory requirement. The police can dress in camouflage and hide in a bush if they so chose.

The only statutory requirements are that the evidence of speed is reliable and the speed limit for the road is lawfully signed - by a system of street lighting not more than 200 yds or with terminal signs and regular repeaters. One or the other will do.

Return