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[sean]

A story I hope you may draw inspiration from, should you encounter a similar situation.

Several months ago I received notice in the post that I would be prosecuted, having been caught on a speed camera doing 48 in a 30 zone. I didn't remember seeing a flash, but did know where the camera was located, and on reflection felt there were mitigating circumstances. I decided not to take the fixed penalty so opted for the court option.

To cut a long story short. I did plead guilty, but argued that I had taken evasive action to avoid a threat to my safety which could not be seen by the speed camera.

The magistrates accepted my arguments, which by the way were not contested by the prosecuting solicitor to my amazement.

Result - no fine and no points!!!!!!!!!!

Moral of story. Speed cameras don't lie, but they can't show what they can't see.