Incorrect Information. It has been reported that
some drivers have been wrongly accused of speeding because of glitches in
the speed camera system. The problems have arisen due to registration
numbers being misread or the date and time of the alleged offence being
wrong, or in some cases drivers had not informed the DVLA of the change of
ownership so the records held by the DVLA were wrong.
This is a very
serious situation because apart from the fine, some drivers may have
wrongly lost their licence due the totting up procedure. The problem will
have to be sorted out quickly otherwise the whole system will fall into
disrepute.
More Cameras. After an initial pilot
scheme by 8 police forces, others who successfully submit a scheme and are
approved by the government will be allowed to keep some of the money from
fixed penalties earned from the cameras. The income will then be used to
fund the scheme and provide more cameras resulting in more income for more
cameras...
The number of cameras is expected to treble
from the current network of 4,300 and the extra cash will enable police
forces to fit cameras in all the boxes, until now only one in three or
four boxes contain a camera and film, although it was not known which ones
they were because they all flashed at us. But from now on if we speed we
can expect a fine and points on our licence.
Cats eye Cameras. A new type of camera could be installed in cats eyes in the centre of
the road. These will not be obvious to drivers unless they are clearly
signposted, and it is hoped that they will only be used where there is a
speed related problem. | 
