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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

Lawyers at Patterson Law confirmed that speed cameras do not have to be visible by law, stating courts focus solely on whether police can prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.
In 2015, the Government introduced a yellow paint scheme following a ministerial review to improve camera visibility and prevent unfair penalties, though the guideline remains non-binding.
There are now around 7,000 cameras across the road network, resulting in 245,043 prosecutions in 2022—the highest figure since records began.
Louise, a Patterson Law representative, advised drivers who admit speeding to accept tickets, warning that challenging allegations risks higher fines and significant court costs.
Creepy new speed cameras can reportedly look inside vehicles, representing an expansion of surveillance capabilities that concerns some drivers monitoring road enforcement technology.

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