A motorist has escaped a claim of speeding by using telematics data. The case is believed to be the first of its kind and could open the floodgates for hundreds of thousands of motorists. Neil Herron was alleged to be driving his vehicle at 40 mph in a 30mph limit on 13 January 2014 at 12.15pm. His vehicle's speed was captured by an LTI 20:20 … [Read more...]
Speed awareness courses among highest in Wales
Drivers and riders in Wales are among the most likely to break the law, says the AA. It has looked at the number of drivers and riders who attended speed awareness courses and found 19% came from Wales. Educating drivers, riders and pedestrians about road safety risks will have more effect than heavy handed prosecutions, according to the AA president … [Read more...]
Cameras change focus of offences
Speed and number plate recognition cameras have changed the landscape of motoring prosecutions, says the IAM. Figures obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) have found that, over the last decade, speeding is still the biggest motoring-related offence where the defendant is found guilty in court. And the numbers of those found guilty have … [Read more...]
Safety body slams Welsh speeders
At least four motor-cyclists have been caught riding over 120mph on Welsh roads last year in what safety campaigners say are some of the worst incidents captured on police cameras. The Institute of Advanced Motorists has discovered four people have been captured at speeds in excess of 120mph on roads in Wales in 2014 – with one being caught at … [Read more...]
Hundreds of M4 speeders get warnings from today
Speeding M4 drivers around Port Talbot will today begin receiving warning notices about possible prosecution. Hundreds of motorists a day are ignoring new average 50mph speed enforcement cameras on the M4 through Port Talbot and one was recorded at 98mph. The four cameras were installed in October on a two-mile stretch and are currently being tested … [Read more...]
