Can I challenge a speeding ticket if there's no photographic evidence?

I got a speeding fine on the M1 and have asked the police for photographic evidence. They don't have it as it was a police car following me who reported it. It was a works van so I have had to say I was driving as it went first to the company. How do I stand now if the police don't have photographic evidence to prove I was doing this speed? I presume the only next stage is going to court. What are the chances of this going any further if they don't have evidence?

Asked on 18 September 2025 by BEVERLEY

Answered by David Ross
Police forces operate under their own policies in respect of providing evidence on request, but some constabularies will not release evidence unless the ticket is challenged by you pleading not guilty. If the alleged offence was captured by a police car rather than a speed camera it is likely that Provida in-car speed detection equipment was used to measure your speed and a video recorded of the alleged speeding. If you believe you are innocent of the charge then you may wish to pursue it and seek independent legal advice, but if found guilty then the punishment is likely to be higher than if you had plead guilty at the outset. You can read more about speeding fines and potential penalties in our guide here - www.honestjohn.co.uk/advice/driving-advice/speedin.../
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