Speed guns used as evidence?

I was curious to as whether the police hand held speed guns have the capacity to take photos/video footage? I once asked a police officer from Thames Valley Police who was doing the speed checks using...

Declaring past 'driver awareness' course to insurers?

Am I required to declare a speeding conviction when I renew my car insurance when I accepted the "Drive Awareness" course incurring no points?

Is the Speed Awareness Course an alternative to receiving penalty points and a fine?

I am puzzled by your response to CD of Swansea’s query. Surely the speed awareness course is offered as an alternative to penalty points. It is not a course forgiving the conviction. CD broke the law and...

Should I buy a speed camera warning device for my car?

After 60 years of blame-free motoring, I've been caught doing 36mph on a quiet Sunday afternoon in a 30mph limit. I have the choice of a speed awareness course (which costs £90) or three points on my unblemished...

Speeding in Dorset - this can't be right

Thanks for earlier reply about Gatso camera at Chideock, Dorset. The Dorset Police have again failed to reply to my second letter points, but have sent a curt letter telling me they will be prosecuting...

How can I stop people speeding through my village?

The majority of drivers through my village exceed the 30mph speed limit, some by a big margin. Occasionally the police position a temporary radar speed trap that has no real impact on the problem but most...

As a former police officer, this is how we used to deal with erring motorists.

Back in the 1950/60/70s I served in the Traffic Division of Kent Police at various ranks, retiring as a Senior Officer. During my time we dealt with erring motorist in three ways: (1) 'Verbal advice'....

Speed cameras - what if I ask for photos and calibration certificate?

Recently received notice of intended prosecution for travelling 39mph in a 30 zone. Am I entitled to ask for photo and a certificate of calibration of camera?

Caught speeding by a 'safety partnership' - do ACPO guidelines apply?

I was recently caught in a speed trap where the camera is hidden in the back of a van, which was being run by a so-called “safety partnership”. Do I have the right to ask for a copy of the photograph which...

Why doesn't my local council fit time-controlled traffic lights outside a school instead of speed humps?

I presume that the proposal of road humps in Park Avenue, Stourport on Severn is made to ensure the safety of children at the new Primary School. I support measures to improve safety but consider that...