Speed camera error leads to thousands of wrongful fines
A software fault in variable speed cameras has led to 2,650 incorrect activations. Find out if you're affected and how the new compensation scheme works.
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Speed camera fault leads to thousands of wrongful fines
A four-year technical fault with variable speed cameras has led to thousands of incorrect fines. National Highways apologises as police begin refunds and remove penalty points.
Thousands of speeding fines cancelled after camera error
A technical fault with variable speed cameras means thousands of motorists were incorrectly fined. National Highways apologises and says affected drivers will be contacted and reimbursed.
Speed camera error leads to thousands of incorrect fines
A software fault with variable speed cameras has led to around 2,650 incorrect fines since 2021. National Highways apologises and confirms refunds and licence points removal for affected drivers.
Speed Camera Fault Fined Innocent UK Motorists
A four-year software fault in UK smart motorway cameras wrongly clocked thousands for speeding. Over 36,000 cases axed as police switch off cameras. Compensation scheme launched.
Families of crash victims ask for driver not to be prosecuted
Families of four girls killed in a California speeding crash ask prosecutors to drop the case against the teen driver, calling it a 'horrible accident'. Read the full story.
Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Billionaire fined £200 daily for unapproved padel court
Billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia face mounting daily fines after building a padel court without approval on their Palm Beach estate. Discover the details of the code violation and the potential £1.6m cost.
AA warns of £5k fine for Christmas tree mistake
The AA warns drivers could face a £5,000 fine for incorrectly transporting their Christmas tree. Follow these expert tips to avoid a costly festive mistake.
Valet arrested after 128mph joyride in patient's Mercedes
A 19-year-old valet in Cleveland took a patient's £115,000 Mercedes for a high-speed joyride during his break, reaching 128mph. Read the shocking details of this luxury car theft.
Supercar driver jailed for 91mph crash into house
Zachary Hocking, 28, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after his £100,000 McLaren crashed at 91mph in a 30mph zone. Read the full report.
Driver jailed for 80mph hit-and-run killing teenager
Regan Kemp sentenced to over 15 years for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Ashton Kitchen-White in Leeds. Read the full story of this tragic case.
Devon speed camera catches 6000 drivers in 8 weeks
A speed camera in Newton Abbot has issued over 6000 fines, sparking outrage from locals who claim it's 'hidden'. Police defend its use on a road with a history of serious injuries.
Driver to be jailed after crash kills three passengers
Jorja Colville, 21, will be imprisoned for causing a fatal crash that killed three young men. She was driving at over 92mph before losing control. Read the full court details.
Ex-Premier League boss Alan Pardew gets driving ban
Former football manager Alan Pardew has been disqualified from driving for six months after accumulating 12 points for speeding. He apologised and warned others about 20mph zones.
Cruz Beckham loses driving licence after speeding
Cruz Beckham is 'gutted' after having his driving licence revoked for accumulating six points from two speeding tickets, including one in a 20mph zone. Read the full story.
Cruz Beckham loses driving licence for speeding
Cruz Beckham has his licence revoked after two speeding tickets, including one in a 20mph zone. Discover the details and the national rise in such offences.
Nearly 500,000 drivers fined on 20mph roads
Police issued 488,599 speeding tickets on 20mph roads last year - a 66% increase. Discover the regional variations and driver reactions to this controversial policy.
Fake speed camera removed by council in Catford
Furious residents in Catford erected a fake speed camera to combat dangerous drivers. The DIY deterrent worked for 48 hours before the council removed it, sparking local fury.
TV presenter Gallacher loses driving ban appeal
TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher fails to overturn six-month driving ban despite claiming she couldn't afford taxis and lacked reliable public transport near her £1.5m home.
Kirsty Gallacher in tears over driving ban plea
TV star Kirsty Gallacher breaks down in court while fighting a driving ban, citing a recent 'targeted attack' and her role as a mother in the countryside. Follow for more showbiz updates.
Chelsea's Fofana gets driving ban for hard shoulder speeding
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been banned from driving after being caught speeding at 78mph on the M6 hard shoulder while already carrying penalty points.
Chelsea's Fofana filmed speeding down hard shoulder
Exclusive footage reveals Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana undertaking dangerous motorway manoeuvre, sparking police investigation and fan backlash over professional athlete responsibility.
Chelsea's Fofana banned for Lamborghini speeding spree
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana receives driving ban after being caught speeding multiple times in his £200k Lamborghini Urus, including racing at 102mph in 50mph zone.
Annie Kilner's speeding case dismissed after legal loophole
Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker's partner, Annie Kilner, has her speeding case thrown out after celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman identifies crucial police error in paperwork.
Driver's viral speed camera hack sparks police warning
A motorist's ingenious trick to avoid speeding tickets has sparked debate after going viral on social media. Discover whether this controversial method could land you in hot water with police.
Former Lord Speaker suspended over police lobbying scandal
Exclusive: Baroness D'Souza receives unprecedented suspension after secretly lobbying Met Police Commissioner about speeding fines, sparking Westminster ethics scandal.
Cop dodges jail after 166mph joyride
Shocking footage reveals PC James O'Keeffe's dangerous high-speed spree in a BMW, narrowly avoiding prison despite putting countless lives at risk.
Richmond Council's £150 coffee fine sparks outrage
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
UK speeding offences surge with harsher penalties for drivers
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic increase in speeding penalties across Britain, with drivers facing tougher consequences and higher insurance premiums. Discover what's changing and how it affects you.
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