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May 21st, 2013 by Marcus
The BBC found that more than 1,200 motorists were caught speeding in less than two months by average speed cameras on part of the M4.
The 50mph cameras were set up along road works between Swindon and Chippenham on 18 March 2013.
There were 261 offences recorded in March and 949 in April and the fastest speed recorded was 107mph.
Avon and Somerset Police said details of incoming revenue was not currently because enforcement had only been in place for a short time.
Inspector Steve Cox, head of road policing for Wiltshire Police, said: ‘Reduced speed limit zones on motorways are in place for a reason and to make that stretch of the motorway as safely as possible while essential maintenance work is undertaken.’
Between April and September 2012, 14,000 motorists were caught speeding on the M4 and M5 near Bristol.
The fastest speed recorded in 2012 was 137mph.
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November 14th, 2012 by Marcus
Every speed and traffic light camera in the West Midlands will be switched next year as police and councils switch to using mobile vans to catch motorists.
Cameras will be switched off in April 2012 as part of a drastic cost-cutting programme that has seen over two thirds of 305 fixed camera sites made redundant.
A review will take place into the long-term future of cameras at accident black-spots, with council chiefs considering spending £489,000 to upgrade outdated wet film cameras to digital.
The upgrade will eventually fund the replacement of 71 cameras at the sites where accidents are more likely to occur, while 147 camera housing will be kept in place as a deterrent.
Over the past year, more than 37,000 motorists were caught speeding by camera vans in the West Midlands and Staffordshire areas. However, 65,133 drivers were caught across the entire network of fixed speed cameras.
Currently, only 73 of the 305 fixed speed cameras in the West Midlands are still in use.
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October 23rd, 2012 by Marcus
A motorcyclist who filmed himself clocking up speeds of over 120mph was caught by police after posting the footage on the internet.
Michael McIver was trying out a new portable video camera which was attached to his Suzuki motorcycle showing shots of the speedometer.
The videos were uploaded onto Youtube which showed him travelling along the A5, the A494 and the A5104 in North Wales.
Magistrates at Prestatyn hearing how McIver had been charged with dangerous driving after police discovered the video.
McIver was sentenced to a 12 month community order and was disqualified from driving for 15 months.
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October 23rd, 2012 by Marcus
The presenter of hit TV show Masterchef, Gregg Wallace has been prosecuted for driving at 82mph in a 50mph limit.
Wallace pleaded guilty to the offence after being caught on film by a camera van.
He was fined £1330, given six penalty points on his licence and ordered to pay £85 in court costs.
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October 18th, 2012 by Marcus
Premier league striker Peter Crouch has been disqualified from driving for six months after clocking up 21 penalty points on his licence.
In March 2012, Crouch was recorded travelling 69mph in a 40mph zone and 70mph in a 40mph zone in April.
The footballer was automatically banned under ‘totting-up’ procedures.
He was fined £1,300 at Nuneaton Magistrates’ Court for two offences of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle alleged to have exceeded the speed limit on the M42/M6 toll road in Warwickshire.
Crouch was also ordered to pay £170 in costs and had his licence endorsed with a further 12 penalty points giving him an automatic disqualification.
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October 18th, 2012 by Marcus
Motorists are being warned by police to be sensible and prepared during this winter.
Devon and Cornwall have asked for increased attention from motorists otherwise there could be a rise in the number of fatalities over the winter months.
Police are also encouraging motorists to check the condition of their vehicles to ensure they are prepared for the months ahead.
Other advice includes;
Basic checks including tyre tread and correct inflation.
Drivers’ taking responsibility for themselves and their passengers.
Leave adequate space from the vehicle in front.
Beware of icy conditions particularly during early mornings.
Inspector Richard Pryce said: ‘As winter approaches and the weather gets increasingly colder, drivers need to pay more attention to their driving.’
Along with urging motorists to carry out the necessary checks and to modify their driving depending on the road conditions, Pryce highlights how the ‘fatal four’ – speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts and mobile phone offences were the prime killers on the road.
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September 25th, 2012 by Marcus
Motorists using a variety of methods to stop speed cameras are the world from issuing fines.
This weeks noted damages include;
Marmagne, France – The back panel from a speed camera was removed and wiring was cut causing significant damage. A nearby camera was also smeared with a grey substance, preventing the device from issuing tickets.
Kent, England – Kent and Medway Speed Camera Partnership admits it cannot keep up with members of the public placing stickers over the lenses of speed cameras. At the beginning of last month, stickers were attached to the camera lenses on six cameras on the A2 in Faversham, Newington and Sittingbourne. Two-thirds of devices in the area were unable to issue tickets due to the damaged lenses.
Perth, Australia – A man was charged with assaulting a speed camera operative after a confrontation.
Ciampino, Italy – A motorist warned other motorists about an oncoming speed camera trap.
Rome, Italy – Officials have installed 43 new speed cameras and 19 of them have been burned, spray painted or otherwise disabled.
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September 7th, 2012 by Marcus
More than 150 motorcyclists have been caught speeding in a campaign to reduce the death toll on country roads.
Police have been using hidden speed cameras to catch motorcyclists exceeding the speed limit over the summer.
Officers working on Operation Achilles have caught 169 bikers speeding, with one travelling at more than 120mph in a 60mph zone.
Of the bikers caught this summer, 28 have been fined and given three penalty points, while 46 have been summonsed to appear in court.
A further 52 opted for a speed awareness course.
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September 3rd, 2012 by Marcus
A police officer who smashed into a vehicle at more than 100mph has been convicted of dangerous driving.
PC Stewart Denham, wrote off the marked police vehicle when he shunted another vehicle driven by Derek McLoed.
Derek was heading the his ill grandmothers side in April 2010 but because of the crash did not see her before she died.
The case finally ended after 27 court dates in front of 10 different sheriffs.
Denham was found guilty of dangerous driving and subsequently was banned from driving for a year.
He now faces disciplinary action from Strathcylde Police force over the accident on the M8 motorway.
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