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UK drivers falling foul of commonly believed motorway myth and facing fines
A motoring expert clarifies that smart motorway speed cameras operate continuously and speeding causes over 105,000 crashes and 1,500 deaths annually, officials say.
- Graham Conway, from Select Car Leasing, warns drivers that smart motorway cameras remain active even when no variable speed limit is displayed on gantry signs.
- Many motorists mistakenly believe cameras only operate when matrix signs show a reduced speed limit, wrongly assuming they won't be caught speeding at other times.
- Speeding contributes to 105,000 road crashes and more than 1,500 deaths annually. Conway stressed, "it's much better to get there slightly late" than to speed.
- Drivers ignoring these rules risk severe penalties including fines, points on their licenses, and potential driving bans, making the misconception costly.
- Another commonly held myth falsely claims the M6 toll road in the West Midlands has no speed limit because a private company operates it.
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UK drivers falling foul of commonly believed motorway myth and facing fines
Millions of us use the motorway everyday, but may be putting ourselves at risk of speeding fined due to an incorrect understanding of motorway…
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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