Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
Summary
Thousands of drivers in England were wrongly fined for speeding due to a malfunction in speed cameras. National Highways found that a delay between speed cameras and variable speed signs caused the error, affecting around 2,650 cases since 2021. The relevant authorities are working to fix the issue and refund affected drivers.Key Facts
- A fault in speed cameras wrongly triggered about 2,650 fines since 2021.
- The issue occurred due to a 10-second delay between the cameras and variable speed signs.
- National Highways is responsible for England's motorways and identified this problem.
- Affected drivers will be contacted by police to have fines reversed and penalty points removed.
- Not every camera activation led to a fine, even if wrongly triggered.
- The problem affected 10% of England's motorways and major A roads.
- Police have paused issuing fines from these cameras until accuracy is confirmed.
- A fix for the camera issue has been identified and steps are being taken to prevent future errors.
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