I was flashed on M1 between J18-19 and immediately checked my speedometer, which confirmed that I was travelling only 49mph on the 50mph limit.
It's quite possible you had decelerated before looking at your speedo - it's not unusual.
Have you seen the photos? (The system will distinguish the offending vehicle so it's unlikely the 'wrong' vehicle was identified)
Title: Re: Exceed variable speed limit on M1
Post by: NewJudge on September 29, 2025, 08:44:09 am
If you want to challenge the allegation you will have to decline the fixed penalty offer and plead not guilty in court.
There you will have to cast doubt on the reliability of the equipment used to measure your speed. The police will produce evidence to show it was measured by an approved device operated correctly. Do you feel able to do that?
The cost of failure is high. You will pay a fine of half a week’s net income, a surcharge of 40% of that fine and prosecution costs of around £650. No change out of £1k for most people.
You my find that the choice has already been made for you as your fixed penalty offer expired last Tuesday.
Title: Re: Exceed variable speed limit on M1
Post by: Southpaw82 on September 29, 2025, 03:09:17 am
Apparently you were doing 57, not 49.
Title: Exceed variable speed limit on M1
Post by: Alexander on September 29, 2025, 02:34:54 am
I was flashed on M1 between J18-19 and immediately checked my speedometer, which confirmed that I was travelling only 49mph on the 50mph limit. So I assumed that it must have been a different car that was flashed. However, I did receive a letter for speeding. See attached proposal.