Police detail penalties for trying to avoid speeding tickets
Police in Cumbria have released details of the punishments received by people trying to avoid speeding tickets by pretending someone else was driving. Doing so counts as perverting the course of justice and often carries a prison sentence. The force has listed a number of recent cases:A man from Lincoln was found guilty of perverting […]
Motorist jailed for using laser jammer to block speed cameras
A man from Swansea’s been jailed after using a laser jammer to stop a speed camera from working as he drove along a road near Brecon. In June 2018, Go Safe Cymru was operating a speed camera on the A40 in Llanspyddid, but the officer using the equipment spotted that he couldn’t get a speed […]
More speed cameras and lower limits for Nottinghamshire
Speed limits will be cut and there’ll be an increase the number of speed cameras on Nottinghamshire’s roads in an attempt to bring down the number of people killed or injured in the county. Notts TV reports that Nottinghamshire County Council aims to reduce the number of casualties by 40% in the next decade – […]
Rutland may get its first speed cameras
England’s smallest county, Rutland, may be getting its first permanent speed cameras to tackle the number one bugbear of people living in the county. The Rutland and Stamford Mercury reports that regular surveys by police show speeding and road safety are top of people’s priorities, and that means there could be a change of heart […]
Speed cameras and cycling and bus priority considered for busy route in Coventry
Transport planners are looking at plans to reduce the amount of traffic on a busy rat run in Coventry, including putting in a dedicated cycle lane and encouraging cars to take a bigger A road alternative by prioritising buses. CoventryLive reports that planners are looking to cut congestion on on Foleshill Road, and are now […]
Police confirm they’re getting “inescapable” speed cameras
Police forces in the UK including Warwickshire and Northumbria have taken delivery of “next generation” speed cameras which can spot infringements from half a mile away, and take HD photos and videos admissible in court. This is Money reports the TruCam II features a night mode and auto focus which makes it far easier to […]
Police urged to adopt “flexible” approach to speed cameras
Police forces and safer roads partnerships are being urged to adopt a new speed camera enforcement strategy in a bid to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the country’s roads. Not-for-profit advisory company Road Safety Support has a released a report, ‘Enforcement Strategy – Raising the Game,’ which calls for forces to leave […]
Northumbria Police increase speed camera site list
Speed enforcement in Northumbria is being widened to take in many streets not previously eligible for camera van deployment. The local police force says Operation Modero is in response to resident complaints in the county, meaning residents who have concerns that speeding is taking place in their community will be able to contact the Force […]
Average speed cameras switched on in Belfast
An average speed camera scheme on one of Belfast’s busiest roads is now operational. The cameras were installed on the A24 Saintfield Road last year but have only now been switched on. Belfast Live says the cameras have been put in place in an effort to reduce traffic collisions on the road which saw 62 […]
More speed cameras for Orwell Bridge
Extra speed cameras are being added to the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich in Suffolk as part of Highways England’s plans to keep it open during periods of high winds. The Ipswich Star reports that HE briefed the local council’s security committee to confirm work to have a 40 mph limit in place when it’s very […]
