There are many misconceptions about how speed enforcement works – from who is allowed to operate cameras, to where vans can park.
This page sets the record straight. We are breaking down some of the most common myths we hear about speed cameras and giving you the facts behind enforcement.
NO - the enforcement officer can be a trained civilian who has authorisation from the Chief Constable.
NO - there are no laws about visibility, however, we maintain that being visible acts as a deterrent so therefore we only use marked vehicles and all speed cameras are High-Vis yellow.
NO - we do not have to place any signs at an enforcement site, however, to assist those drivers who are unsure of the speed limit a sign is fixed to the street furniture or placed at the roadside before entering the enforcement area. NB only at our core enforcement sites.
Thresholds vary and can change without notice. Any offence occurs at 1mph over the limit, officially you can be prosecuted at that speed, however, most forces will allow a variance.
A camera van isn’t subject to parking regulations when carrying out speed enforcement, however, we expect our staff to use discretion and common sense while adhering to local guidelines and designated parking locations.
No. The revenue generated by the vans and from the fixed sites is reinvested into road safety such as upkeep of the vans and sites; and supporting other road safety educational programmes such as the award winning Roadsafe Road Show for our young people.
