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Speeding camera hidden deliberately 52 in a 40 limit
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Hi All,

I am checking the experts on this forum. I was given a NIP for doing 52 in a 40 limit. Was just going to take the 3 points and £100 Fine. But I checked the camera on my way back throough that road and there was a light pole in front it with  big 2 foot wide blank metal panel strapped to it. I took pictures and happy to private message any reponders with the pictures.
I checked the law on obstructing cameras and I suspect they might be breaking their own law. There is a logo on the back of the sign that points to [link removed by mod]

If I am right this sign has been in front of this speed camera for months. That means every speeding fine issued is invalid.
Should I raise this as mitigating circimstances or just keep quiet and take the fine?
regards
mikerc1000
« Last Edit: May 16, 2026, 04:32:31 pm by andy_foster »
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I checked the law on obstructing cameras and I suspect they might be breaking their own law.

Which law would that be?

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Should I raise this as mitigating circimstances..

But it isn’t. It is speed limit signs which convey the limit to drivers, not cameras.

I suppose you should ask yourself how you would feel if a police officer caught a burglar leaving your house with your valuables. But he could not be prosecuted because the officer was hiding in the bushes.

You should be offered  a course for that speed provided you have not done one in the last three years (offence dates being used to calculate that period) and the offence was not in Scotland.
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I checked the law on obstructing cameras

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I am not qualified to give legal advice in the UK. While I will do my best to help you, you should not rely on my advice as if it was given by a lawyer qualified in the UK.
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Quote from: mikerc1000 on May 16, 2026, 12:19:14 pm
and happy to private message any reponders with the pictures

As an "expert", I can confirm that this thread is utterly pointless without pictures or much, much more information, and that I will be happy to delete it.
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Even if there were such a law, they would not be "breaking their own law". Laws in this country are made by Parliament, not the police. So far.
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Hi
Thank you for your responses.
This thread can be deleted now. I am just going to take the fine.
Regards
Mikerc1000
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Threads are (almost never) deleted, they might be useful reference in the future.
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