Drivers Warned as Commonly Believed Speed Camera Myth Could See Them Fined
- On Monday, Wales reduced the default speed limit on restricted roads from 30 miles per hour down to 20 miles per hour to enhance road safety.
- This change followed longstanding concerns about speeding, supported by speed enforcement guidance and previous vehicle monitoring measures.
- Go Safe officers like Gareth Thomas use speed cameras primarily to catch speeding drivers and reduce serious injuries rather than to generate revenue.
- Drivers commonly believe a '10 per cent +2 rule' allows speeding without penalty, but police discretion and enforcement guidelines clarify that exceeding limits risks fines and points.
- The revised limits and enforcement policies aim to encourage safer driving habits and reduce casualties, although 61% of Welsh people oppose the changes.
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