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| Originally Posted by Paul James Used to be that for speed cameras a tolerance of 10% posted limit plus 2mph was applied. (Actual speed in a 70 zone being 79 before a nick). It was supposedly to allow for speedometer errors.
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Here in CH we have the following:
a) general rule is 5kph tolerance margin allowed and the equipement error is set at 5%. Anyone found speeding more than 30kph (inc the 5kph) over the set limit has licence immediately withdrawn at the roadside and is not allowed to continue their journey in their vehicle which is impounded.
b) in some regions the authorities have introduced some new kit where they say the lazer measuring is so accurate that they have lowered the error margin to 3kph!! In other words virtually nothing (it is 1.875 miles per hour) - BUT - you the motorist have no idea where the new kit is installed.
c) the smallest roadside fine you'll face is approx UK£20 and the largest UK£90 plus an administration fee which will vary according to the Kanton where you were speeding, but expect a Tenner. If you are really thrashing it and above the max speed limit plus 30kph the you'll face a very heavy administration fee +UK£150, plus a court fine upwards of UK£120 to UK£2,000, plus a court fee - minimum UK£60. And if you were really naughty or caused an accident you may face gail as well which may be anything from the weekend to years.
Compared to us the uk is bliss - you lucky people.