Is my satellite navigation system more accurate at calculating speed than my speedometer?

I have noticed that my TomTom satnav always seems to show a speed two to three mph less than that registered by the cars speedometer. I use it in two different cars and the difference is approximately...

Is an unsigned police producer document still valid?

I was recently stopped for a speeding with a hand-held laser device. It registered that I was doing 41mph in a 30mph zone. I was flagged down and given a producer by the police. However, when I went to...

Can I have two police officers prosecuted for not following instructions when on speed camera duty?

Every police force has a set of rules and regulations, usually formulated by the Home Office and adapted to local needs. Things covered range from uniform code to outside activities, which are not allowed....

My insurance company says I didn't declare a speeding offence but I'm sure I did - what can I do?

I had car insurance with a major insurance company up to 26 May this year. When I contacted them with a view to renewing the policy, they asked for a copy of my driving licence which I duly sent. I then...

Do speedometers overstate speed and therefore artificially increase mileage?

I recently had my satellite navigation on and noticed that at 70mph on the speedo, the Sat Nav reckoned actual speed was 65mph. I know that speedos must not understate speed and it is not uncommon for...

Are the requirements to notify of speeding offences the same in Spain as in the UK?

Do you know if the the requirements to notify of a speeding offence are the same in Spain as in the UK, namely 14 days? Also, is there anywhere in Spain we can buy a new small car with confidence at a...

Can I appeal against a speeding fine as the camera was obscured by roadside foliage?

I have recently received an NIP from a mobile speed camera. The camera 'warning' signs on the approach to the camera van were obscured by foliage. Do I have a defence to the ticket?

Should I tell my insurer that a named driver has been prosecuted for speeding and has points on his licence?

A named driver on my private car insurance policy has an unspent Fixed Penalty speeding offence (Code SP30). Can I allow him to drive my car, given that I have not told my insurance company of the three...

Portugullible?

I received a speeding notification from Portugal, which is 5 months old. It was sent 15 March 2010 and received 23 March 2010 and relates to a speeding offence on 24 October 2009. The fine is 120 Euros...

Tons of trouble

I have been caught doing 103mph while my wife was pregnant and was in pain. She texted me while I was on a job and I drove back home in a panic. I told the officer all of this. He said you’ll be getting...