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What happens if you slam on before a speed camera in the UK? What can happen to you
Quick braking may still trigger a £100 fine and three penalty points, while average-speed cameras track drivers between two points, the AA said.
- Drivers who slam on the brakes before reaching a speed camera might be putting themselves and others at risk. Sudden braking can lead to rear-end collisions, especially if the driver behind is following too closely.
- New figures from the BBC indicate that more motorists are exceeding limits, with speeding fines and convictions having risen sharply across the UK in recent years. There are approximately 7,000 physical speed cameras spread across the road network.
- Average speed cameras work by recording your speed at two different points. They monitor your speed over a length of road to help keep traffic flowing steadily instead of stopping and starting.
- Within 14 days of your car being caught speeding, you'll be sent a Notice of Intended Prosecution. You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days to identify the driver, or face a Fixed Penalty Notice .
- The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points. You could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years.
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What happens if you slam on before a speed camera in the UK? What can happen to you
Speeding fines and convictions have risen sharply across the UK in recent years.
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