What is the procedure if I am caught speeding by camera?
Many speeding offences are now prosecuted on the strength of photographic evidence from speed cameras such as a gatso or similar devices. The owner of the vehicle will receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution in the post. The timing of that document and your response to it can be crucial in the further progress of the case. If you simply sign the form and confirm that you were the driver, you can practically be guaranteed a fine and penalty points, whether the case is progressed by a Fixed Penalty Notice or for more serious offences, referred to Court. There are alternatives available and we can assist, preferably before you acknowledge the Notice of Intended Prosecution. There are many myths about technical defences for speed camera cases. We can advise you properly on the law and the hurdles that the prosecution have to overcome before they can proceed. If you feel that you were not driving the vehicle or were not travelling at the speed alleged, contact us for frank and accurate adv
