Faulty Speed Camera Appeal – What You Should Do Next
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Janine Marsh
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Have you been given a ticket for speeding because of a faulty speed camera? You’re not the only one. Every month, over 32,000 people visit this site for advice on tickets and fines.
It can be a bit scary and a bit confusing, but don’t worry. In this article, you’ll find answers to:
How to appeal against a speeding fine and win
Why you might get a speeding fine
How a speed camera works
If speed cameras can make mistakes
If you can fight your speeding fine
We know how it feels to get a speeding ticket; some of us have been in your shoes. That’s why we’re here to help you understand your options.
Let’s get started.
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In some circumstances, you might have a legitimate reason not to pay your fine.
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Do speed cameras have a margin of error?
Speed cameras are calibrated to take into account a tolerance of 10%+2mph when calculating the speed you are travelling at. It takes into account the error in a speedo’s calibration and that of a speed camera.
However, don’t count on the tolerance because you might get a speeding fine even when you’re just over the allowed speed limit by 2mph!
In short, never assume it’s okay to be over the speed limit by 10%.
Will a speed camera flash when you’re not speeding?
No. Speed cameras don’t usually flash you unless you’re speeding. That said, some speed cameras will not flash at all. But if you’re travelling over the speed limit, you’d still be caught!
Successful Appeal Case Study
Situation
Initial Fine
£100
Additional Fees
£171
Total Fine
£271
The Appeal Process
Scott used JustAnswer, online legal service to enhance his appeal. The trial of this cost him just £5.
Total Fine
£271
Cost of legal advice
£5
JustAnswer helped Scott craft the best appeal possible and he was able to win his case.
Scott’s fine was cancelled and he only paid £5 for the legal help.
As mentioned, proving a speed camera is faulty is challenging. Evidence that you were speeding is only released by the Police if the case goes to court. If the case doesn’t go to court, the police are not obliged to release any evidence.
Moreover, if you insist on going to court, and you lose the case, you could end up with a heavier speeding fine!
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It’s worth noting that when a report is made about a faulty speed camera, the information is published online.
How long do you have to respond to a NIP for speeding?
The registered keeper must reply to a NIP within the deadline of 28 days. Failure to respond results in court action.
Once the police receive a completed NIP, they can take up to 6 months to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice for speeding. You can accept the fine and penalty points by pleading guilty to the speeding offence.
Or you could file a Not Guilty plea which means the case goes to court!
Is it worth making a faulty speed camera appeal?
Challenging any speeding fine in the UK is not easy. Speeding is an offence. Unless you can prove the fine should be cancelled on a technicality, the chances of success are slim.
Speak to a solicitor first if you believe you could beat a speeding fine because the equipment got it wrong. But be aware that if you lose your case in court, it could cost you a lot more.
I hope the info in my post helps you decide whether you should file a faulty speed camera appeal. Or if it’s worth pleading guilty to speeding and having done with it!
How much is a fine for speeding?
A speeding fine could set you back anything from 25% to 175% of your weekly earnings!However, it depends on the seriousness of the speeding offence as to how much you’d be fined.
There are caps on the amount you could be fined which I’ve listed below:
The cap on speeding fines issued when you go over the limit on a public road is £1,000
The cap on speeding fines issued for exceeding the speed limit on a motorway is £2,500
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My name’s Janine, and I’m a mum of two who’s always been passionate about trying to cut down spending costs. I am now sharing as much financial knowledge as I possibly can to help your money go that little bit further.
