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April 22nd, 2013 by Marcus
According to a new study by Gocompare.com, more than 70% of UK drivers feel that speed cameras only exist to make money and not to prevent accidents.
The findings are revealed following West Midlands Police Force announcing it’s decision to scrap 304 fixed speed cameras in the area, citing the cost of upgrading them as the main cause for their removal.
Go Compare’s research also found that;
- Almost half of UK motorists do not believe speed cameras reduce accidents
- Nearly 1 in 3 motorists slow down for speed cameras and then speed up again
- 35% of motorists admitted to breaking the speed limit when they ‘consider it safe to do so’
- Over 45% believe that speed cameras should be completely abolished
Speed cameras were first introduced in the UK in 1992 and raise an estimated £100m in fines each year, which may explain why more than 75% of motorists believe that speed cameras are positioned to catch people out rather than prevent accidents.
The research also suggests that presence of speed cameras doesn’t necessarily change everyone’s driving habits with 1 in 3 motorists admitting they only slow down as they approach the camera, and speed up after they have passed it.
27% of motorists indicated that they were most likely to break the speed limit on motorways, whilst 12% of motorists taking part in the survey were most likely to speed on roads with a 30 miles per hour limit.
Drivers in the East and South East of England are the least supportive of speed cameras, with nearly half of motorists from the region believing that speed cameras should be abolished.
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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the long-term future of cameras at accident black-spots, with council chiefs considering spending £489,000 to upgrade outdated wet film cameras to digital.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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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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August 23rd, 2012 by Marcus
A survey has revealed more than three-quarters of motorists admit breaking the speed limit.
The poll carried out by motor insurance company Admiral, revealed that 81 per cent of motorists in their 30s admit to speeding, compared to 72 per cent of 18-24 year olds.
Motorists aged between 18-24 were more likely to regard speeding as acceptable.
Overall, 26 per cent believe speeding is acceptable – although 43 per cent disagree.
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August 21st, 2012 by Marcus
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has been fined £1,000 for speeding in his Range Rover.
The footballer was also hit with five penalty points after he was caught travelling at 49mph in a 30mph zone.
He was caught by a speed camera as he drove his vehicle along the A538 towards Macclesfield.
Crouch did not attend yesterdays hearing at Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court, where he entered a guilty plea.
The court heard how, Crouch had received four penalty points for a separate motoring offence and is now just three points away from a ban.
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August 20th, 2012 by Marcus
A week long crackdown on speeding drivers across Bristol, Bath and Somerset has been launched.
Avon and Somerset police and volunteers from Community Speed Watch schemes are to take part in the scheme.
Police patrols using speed cameras and number plate recognition will be stationed on roads including the M5, M4, M32 and A303.
Volunteers will be provided with hand-held speed devices will monitor traffic on smaller roads and villages.
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August 20th, 2012 by Marcus
More than 22,200 drivers almost half of those caught speeding in the West Midlands – escaped penalty points on their licences by going on speed awareness courses.
However, 22,400 motorists, chose to pay £60 and take three points on their licence.
Those taken the course, chose to pay £80 to keep a clean licence.
The money is used to cover the cost of running courses and £35 from each one goes towards the region’s speed cameras, which have been hit by funding cuts.
In total 73 out of 305 speed cameras in the West Midlands are still in use.
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August 20th, 2012 by Marcus
Louis Tomlinson, member of boyband One Direction, has been caught speeding as he made his way back from V Festival.
Tomlinson was pulled over by police after he was caught travelling 48mph in a 40mph zone. He was given his first three points on his licence and a fine.
The points could be a bigger problem for Tomlinson, who has been driving for less than two years, as another three points for a motoring offence would see his licence revoked.
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July 30th, 2012 by Marcus
More than 200 vehicles have been stopped as part of a two week police operation to make roads safer.
Operation Doncella has been launched on roads in the districts of Newark, Sherwood and Bassetlaw, with police stopping 209 vehicles.
The two month operation aims to reduce the number of motorists who are speeding, drink driving, using their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.
Two weeks in, 47 fines have been issued to people not wearing their seatbelts, nine drivers have been caught speeding while four have been seen using their mobile phones while driving.
A further 61 motorists were asked to give roadside breath tests, with three arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
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