subject: Avoid Speeding Tickets [print this page] The government and the authorities have had serious criticism from UK drivers over the legality of many of their speed cameras. The devices are intended as a 'deterrent' from speeding to improve road safety but many argue that they are simply designed to bring the government revenue. In the past year alone, speed cameras have generated over 100m in the UK.
Many consider traffic police and councils to be taking advantage of vague boundaries and there are many arguments against both fixed speed cameras and mobile units. Activists have also pointed out that new digital systems are open to tampering and citizens would have no leg to stand on when falsely accused.
2.This tip is more helpful, and also helps with the safety of your vehicle. If you are someone who speeds on a regular basis and intends on continuing down this path then at least make sure your vehicle doesn't draw any further attention. Do this by making sure your brake lights work correctly and make sure your wing mirrors, indicators and head lights all work correctly before setting off. Fix small issues like cracked windows and use some touch up paint if your car needs it. Keeping it clean and up to date will help you avoid the eyes of the law.
The use of mobile speed cameras has been popular due to the flexibility and range of use they offer. Despite a strict set of rules and regulations, there is much proof that officers have been operating illegally to increase revenue. If a driver is caught speeding and believes the camera which spotted them was placed illegally they have no right to appeal unless they can provide evidence, although this is not at all a guarantee.
A driver can be fined when caught speeding by a mobile camera but if they have no proof the camera was placed illegally; they have no claim to malpractice. Many activists have begun photographing mobile cameras to prove they are acting illegally, many websites offer thousands of images of camera vans parked on pavements with double yellow lines, hidden around bends, in the way of pedestrians and blocking entrances to properties.
Another technicality has been brought to light that since 1992, none of the 6000 speed cameras set up have had acquired the necessary parliamentary approval after a change in legislation. This could mean that virtually every single speeding ticket issue in the UK since 1992 could be illegal and all evidence collected on the roads could be dismissed.
