FAQs
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Cameras
Question [created:23-Sep-2008]
Name: s hussain, st albans Enquiry: i was travelling past a speed camera whilst doing about 20-22mph, when a motorbike travelling at about 40-45mp...
Question [created:09-Sep-2008]
Name: J CRUMMETT, HALIFAX ROAD, TODMORDEN Enquiry: Could you tell me if a speeding motor cycle with only a rear number plate can be identified by ...
Question [created:01-Sep-2008]
Name: Areal Lee, Ashgrove, Bradford Enquiry: What are the cameras normally located at the traffic lights for? Are they red light cameras or CCTV ca...
Question [created:28-Aug-2008]
James Jefferies, Wike Ridge Mount, Leeds Enquiry: i was just wondering if mobile(hand held) speed cameras give you a grace period like fixed camera...
Question [created:12-Aug-2008]
Name: Nick Martinek, Huddersfield Enquiry: Driving out of Halifax towards Huddersfield today (6:20pm) I was flashed by the forward facing camera p...
Question [created:15-Oct-2007]
October 15 2007 Name: Brendan Mills, Chislehurst, Kent Enquiry: Are all operational fixed safety cameras and red light cameras in West Yorshire li...
Question [created:11-Oct-2007]
Name: Hollie Bramley, St Johns Road, Bishop Monkton Enquiry: I would like to know if you are using any PEEK cameras on the A61 heading towards Harr...
Question [created:11-Oct-2007]
October 11 2007 Name: daniel pawson, leeds Enquiry: can u tell me the difference between the camera vas are please . i have seen the usual ford g...
Question [created:03-Oct-2007]
October 3 2007 Name: JANET WARD, BELLE VUE,WAKEFIELD Enquiry: WHILST I HAVE READ THAT THE CAMERAS ARE CALIBRATED ANNUALLY, AS A PRECISION PIECE OF...
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Cameras are hidden to catch drivers out.
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Don't some drivers 'get away with it' because they slam on the brakes as they approach a camera and speed up as soon as they're past?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I think I’ve been "flashed" by a camera. How long will it be before I know if I’ve got a speeding ticket?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Can I have a copy of the photograph?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
How can I be sure that the camera is accurate?
Fines
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
This is just a stealth tax on motorists.
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
It's just a way of generating revenue for the police.
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I have a clean driving licence and umpteen years' incident-free driving. Is this taken into consideration?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Can I pay the £60 in instalments?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Where does the money raised from speeding fines go to?
General
Question [created:29-Aug-2008]
Name: James Ryder, Athersley, barnsley Enquiry: On Denby Dale Road in Wakefield, there is a Gatso speed camera; could you please tell me what measu...
Question [created:18-Aug-2008]
Name: M Waterstone, Wakefield Enquiry: Please could you clear something up for me. I went past a camera accidentally about 32 or 33mph in a 30 zone...
Question [created:14-Aug-2008]
Name: H J Linwood, pudsey Country: UNITED KINGDOM Enquiry: What is the distance between the road line marking bars at fixed camera locations on ro...
Question [created:18-Jul-2008]
WHAT IF I WASN'T THE DRIVER? Name: simon absalom, haverfordwest Enquiry: Would like to no the rules of the way the police would handle someone caug...
Question [created:14-Jul-2008]
RED TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Sam Revy-Holmes, Fixby, Huddersfield Enquiry: hi, whilst approaching traffic lights today the lights turned amber whilst i was ...
Question [created:08-Jul-2008]
MOTORCYCLISTS Name: Scott Trickett, Hebden royd Town Counci, Hebden Bridge Enquiry: Hello I have a question. I was caught by front facing sp...
Question [created:19-Jun-2008]
SPEED AWARENESS COURSE: Name: shaun phillip, leicester Enquiry: if i was sent on the speed awareness corse for speeding, is there a chance that i c...
Question [created:13-Jun-2008]
PENALTY POINTS: Name: Keith Bouckley, Elland, Halifax Enquiry: Could you please advise how long it takes for my driving license to be returned fol...
Question [created:09-Jun-2008]
CAMERA ENFORCEMENT: Name: Brendan Mills, Malborough Street, Leeds Enquiry: Dear Sirs, Please could you tell me if traffic violations are enforce...
Question [created:03-Jun-2008]
RED LIGHT SAFETY CAMERAS Name: Zakir Islam, st albans Enquiry: hi, yesterday i was approaching a set of traffic lights, and i passed the white sto...
Question [created:15-May-2008]
I'VE RECEIVED A SPEEDING NOTICE: Name: Mark Sansom, Bournemouth, Dorset Enquiry: Hi, I have received a notice of intended prosecution ref C14676621...
Question [created:07-May-2008]
RED LIGHT SAFETY CAMERAS: Name: Stephen Anderson, Nottingham Enquiry: Hello, Few days ago. I was passing through a road which is of national speed...
Question [created:02-May-2008]
I'VE RECEIVED A SPEEDING NOTICE: Name: amina hans, batley, dewsbury Enquiry: i got flashed for a speeding offence of 34mph in a 30 zone.i sent of...
Question [created:28-Apr-2008]
SPEED AWARENESS COURSE: Name: jacobs ryner, alderton heights, leeds Enquiry: igot 9 point and get flash by camera and iwas doing 36 on 30 do they...
Question [created:03-Apr-2008]
SPEED AWARENESS COURSE: Name: Robert Oswald, North Rigton, Leeds Enquiry: I have recently received a conditional offer of fixed penalty in relati...
Question [created:01-Apr-2008]
I'VE BEEN FLASHED: Name: Clare Howard, New Mill, Holmfirth Enquiry: Coming along the A616 from Brockholes into New Mill there is a fixed speed came...
Question [created:26-Mar-2008]
RED LIGHT CAMERAS: Name: Caine Bassett, brookside, leicester Enquiry: I went through a traffic light when it was on amber, the light changed to red...
Question [created:10-Mar-2008]
CAMERA INSTALLATION: Name: Norina Manley, Bradford Enquiry: Could you please explain what the other highways improvements and safety measures are a...
Question [created:05-Mar-2008]
RED LIGHT CAMERAS: Name: simon davis, huddersfield Enquiry: i believe i went through a red light camera it changed as rear of car went through(lee...
Question [created:21-Feb-2008]
RED LIGHT CAMERAS Name: Kyle HUtton, bradwell, Milton Keynes Enquiry: Hi you state that your some of your red light cameras also target speed...
Question [created:28-Jan-2008]
Name: chris pluck, harston, cambridge Enquiry: Can u get caugh by a speed camera as u are drining towards it although it was on the other side of t...
Question [created:19-Dec-2007]
Numbers of offenders caught Name: James OHara, Moortown School of Motoring, LEEDS Enquiry: Can you offer any stats on how many people are caught a...
Question [created:19-Dec-2007]
I've been flashe] Name: Sam Wadsworth, Lothersdale, Keighley Enquiry: Dear Sir/Madam, I was driving around leeds ring road A6120 yesterday ...
Question [created:17-Dec-2007]
Name: ian cook, south elmsall Enquiry: from the notes on the mobile patrols you say the hi tech laser can work efectivley upto 2000 feet? so how c...
Question [created:26-Nov-2007]
Red light cameras: Name: michael lee, Pudsey Enquiry: There was a red light camera, i was doing the correct speed limit so then i slowed the car...
Question [created:26-Nov-2007]
Speed awareness courses: Name: Peter Hargreaves colne Enquiry: I am a speed awareness Instructor/Presenter for Manchester and Lancashire and was w...
Question [created:01-Oct-2007]
October 1 2007 Name: Alan Bagot, Lightcliffe, HALIFAX Enquiry: A friend of mine has recently had to travel to Preston for a speed awareness cours...
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Why aren't you out catching burglars instead of harassing 'easy prey' motorists?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Looking out for cameras all the time actually causes more casualties than the cameras prevent.
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
You're more likely to cause a crash because you're fixated on the speedo.
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I've lost my driving licence. What should I do?
Notice of Intended Prosecution
Question [created:06-Oct-2008]
Name: Nick Baldwin, Birkenshaw, Bradford I have recently been sent a notice of intended prosecution for a speeding offence. My query is in regard t...
Question [created:21-Jul-2008]
Name: Mark Jedrzejczak, Almondbury, Huddersfield Enquiry: I have received the photographs of an alleged speeding taken by a camera. The pictures s...
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution, what happens now?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
What happens if I plead not guilty?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
What happens if I ignore the Notice of Intended Prosecution?
Penalty Points
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
How long will the penalty points stay on my licence?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
Can I just pay the fine? I'll even pay more than the fine and avoid getting the penalty points.
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I’ve heard that in some areas you can take an ’improved driving’ course that costs more than the fine but means you don’t get the penalty points.
The Law
Question [created:17-Oct-2007]
October 17 2007 Name: Hollie Bramley, St Johns Road, Bishop Monkton Enquiry: I recently approached a set of traffic lights with a traffic signal c...
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
What happens if I don't sign and return the Notice?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
If I sign the form aren't I automatically incriminating myself, in breach of human rights legislation?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
If I wasn't the driver but I know who was, aren't I incriminating them in breach of their human rights?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
What if I wasn't driving?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I didn't know the speed limit of the road because there were no signs - can I plead not guilty?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
I was only a few miles an hour over the limit. Why should I be prosecuted?
Question [created:04-Jul-2006]
The road was empty at the time. The road conditions meant it was safe to drive faster, why should I be prosecuted?
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