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Speed camera officer busts most common speeding fine myths 'drivers always get wrong'

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Published 13:47 10 Nov 2023 GMT

Speed camera officer busts most common speeding fine myths 'drivers always get wrong'

Some important info before you next get behind the wheel

Anna Verdon

Anna Verdon

A speed camera officer has revealed some of the biggest myths for speeding fines that motorists always wrongly believe.

Gareth Thomas, an ex-police officer, also noted some common driving habits that could land you with a fine.

The first myth busted is that speed camera's have to be clearly visible by law.

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This isn’t true, Thomas said, and there are no laws around visibility when it comes to catching someone speeding.

“Legally, we don’t have to be visible. I could camouflage myself if I want to, but it’s all about being fair, education and preventing an accident," he told North Wales Live.

Gareth Thomas is a former police officer.
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He added that being noticeable can be beneficial as it can help put people off wanting to speed.

The second myth that many believe is that cameras are just a way for the police to make money.

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However, any money made from speeding fines is passed on to the Treasury, rather than remaining with forces and safety partners.

It’s also best to avoid eating while behind the wheel until you’re out the car as it’s actually against the law to eat while driving, he warned.

That’s because, if you get distracted, you can be pulled up for careless driving, Gareth said.

But there are many other reasons you can get fined by speed van officers.

Some are more obvious such as not wearing a seatbelt or using your mobile phone.

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Speed camera do not need to be visible.
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But there are some other factors that many may not be aware of.

For instance, some people believe that you can only be fined if you’re travelling in the same direction as the officer is facing.

But this is false. Gareth said: “If you’re exceeding the speed limit – whether you’re driving in the same or opposite direction to the van – you can expect a speeding ticket.”

And if you think you’re being helpful in warning other road users of a speeding van by flashing your lights, you could also be in breach of the law.

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That’s because it’s classed as an offence under the Police Act to wilfully obstruct a constable in the execution of his/her duty.

Although Gareth added that this isn’t something he is particularly bothered about and said: “I just want to educate people and the van to act as a speed deterrent.”

Featured Image Credit: Daily Post Wales

Topics: UK News, Cars, Politics, Crime

Anna Verdon
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