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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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Drivers warned as commonly believed speed camera myth could see them fined

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

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Swindon Advertiser broke the news in Swindon, United Kingdom on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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