Speed camera error could see thousands of convictions scrapped
Why UK drivers may be in line for refunded fines
- National Highways has expanded its investigation into a technical fault affecting variable speed limit cameras, potentially overturning thousands of speeding convictions.
- The review now covers cases dating back to 2019, the year an upgrade to the camera system began, extending a previous investigation into 2,650 erroneous activations since 2021.
- The flaw involves a delay of around ten seconds between cameras and electronic speed limit signs, causing drivers to be wrongly detected as speeding after the limit had already been reduced.
- Drivers affected by the issue will be contacted directly by the relevant police force, ensuring reimbursement of finesand the removal of points from their licence.
- An independent review into the matter has been launched, and drivers incorrectly caught speeding may be able to claim money back for losses such as higher insurance premiums.