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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Motoring lawyers say visibility rules are only guidance, and drivers who contest tickets in court can face higher fines and prosecution costs.
- Motorists often mistakenly believe hidden speed cameras invalidate fines, but legal experts confirm enforcement devices do not legally require visibility. Department guidance suggests cameras should be visible, yet failing to follow these non-statutory guidelines does not void a speeding ticket.
- Around 7,000 cameras operate across the UK, catching hundreds of thousands of drivers yearly. Contrary to popular belief, there is no universal '10% + 2mph' rule baked into law, though the National Police Chiefs recommend that margin for officer discretion.
- Experts from BigWantsYourCar.com explained: 'Technically, you're liable for a fine the moment you go even 1mph over the limit.' RAC advice adds: 'The best advice is to not speed full stop.'
- The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine, though police may offer awareness courses to eligible drivers. Gareth noted these courses are available to those driving no more than 10 per cent, plus 9 mph above the posted limit.
- Motoring lawyers advise that the only reliable way to challenge an allegation is by questioning speed accuracy or proving you were not the driver. Drivers who challenge tickets on visibility grounds risk larger fines, penalty points, and prosecution costs.
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.
·Bradford, United Kingdom
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