BBC News - M4 average speed cameras trap 6,500 in south Wales
Of further interest is what happened next:
So, only 1/3 paid up straight away [+ see below] (I would be in that category ) + 1/6 went on a speed awareness course instead of paying a fine
1 in 10 went to go to court, primarily because the offence was more serious rather than a choice on their part by the look of it.
1 in 10 were cancelled
1 in 4 people aren't rolling over without a struggle, or their prosecutions are still in the system/they can't be arsed replying to letters (ongoing)
Of further interest is what happened next:
- 6,547 notices of intended prosecution issued between 1 Sept 2009 and 30 Sept 2010
- 2,321 have paid the £60 fine and received three penalty points on their licence
- 660 have been referred to court, either for driving 26mph or more above the speed limit or failing to nominate the driver
- 1,112 drivers have been offered a speed awareness course, 753 offences were cancelled and 1,701 are ongoing
1 in 10 went to go to court, primarily because the offence was more serious rather than a choice on their part by the look of it.
1 in 10 were cancelled
1 in 4 people aren't rolling over without a struggle, or their prosecutions are still in the system/they can't be arsed replying to letters (ongoing)
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