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Speeding
Jun 9, 2010
Speed limit was wrongly described.
I was caught about a month ago by a mobile speed camera van. It was at the bottom of a hill which has a 70mph speed limit and suddenly goes to what I thought was 40mph at the bottom. Now, there is a sign that says 30mph and I had a NIP saying I was doing 42mph in a 30mph area. The reason I thought it was 40mph is because there is a website which gives details of all of fixed and mobile speed cameras. Where the camera that caught me is, the website gives information saying that the camera is in a 40mph speed limit area. So, in theory they should be catching motorists who are doing well over that limit. I've sent off the paperwork and license as I didn't think I could contest it. Is it possible that the information that I have can reverse the circumstances? After all, if people, like myself, use the information on the website to determine what speed limit the cameras are operating in, surely this would count as some sort of evidence... Looking forward to your reply. Thankyou...
Category: Speeding
Posted by: patterson
You should not contest it because even if it was a 40 limit you were still speeding and if you accept that in court you will be convicted.
There is no legal requirement for the speed cameras to be broadcast. the police do it to help people out. the fact they got it wrong wont change the only issue at court - which is whether or not you were speeding