Can I stop during an average speed camera zone to reduce my average speed?

I recently bought a 2.0-litre Peugeot 206 and am delighted with its performance. I also own a 1955 Morris Minor. On a local section of dual carriageway there is an irritating average speed restriction...

Why was my friend prosecuted for picking up a blind lady from a disabled parking bay?

ES wrote that he was exceeding the limit of 50mph by 4mph (8 per cent above). My neighbour received a fixed penalty for driving at 32mph in a 30 limit (6.67 per cent). Another neighbour received a Thames...

S172 Name of Driver Required?

I received a 'Notice of Intention to prosecute' asking for the name & address of the driver of my car, due to a recording of excessive speed (38 in a 30 zone). The incident was 31/03/12 on a road near...

Speed guns used as evidence?

I was curious to as whether the police hand held speed guns have the capacity to take photos/video footage? I once asked a police officer from Thames Valley Police who was doing the speed checks using...

Declaring past 'driver awareness' course to insurers?

Am I required to declare a speeding conviction when I renew my car insurance when I accepted the "Drive Awareness" course incurring no points?

Is the Speed Awareness Course an alternative to receiving penalty points and a fine?

I am puzzled by your response to CD of Swansea’s query. Surely the speed awareness course is offered as an alternative to penalty points. It is not a course forgiving the conviction. CD broke the law and...

Should I buy a speed camera warning device for my car?

After 60 years of blame-free motoring, I've been caught doing 36mph on a quiet Sunday afternoon in a 30mph limit. I have the choice of a speed awareness course (which costs £90) or three points on my unblemished...

Speeding in Dorset - this can't be right

Thanks for earlier reply about Gatso camera at Chideock, Dorset. The Dorset Police have again failed to reply to my second letter points, but have sent a curt letter telling me they will be prosecuting...

How can I stop people speeding through my village?

The majority of drivers through my village exceed the 30mph speed limit, some by a big margin. Occasionally the police position a temporary radar speed trap that has no real impact on the problem but most...

As a former police officer, this is how we used to deal with erring motorists.

Back in the 1950/60/70s I served in the Traffic Division of Kent Police at various ranks, retiring as a Senior Officer. During my time we dealt with erring motorist in three ways: (1) 'Verbal advice'....