Previous owner of our car caught speeding and blaming us - how should we prove our innocence?

We received a letter from the police just over a month ago regarding a speeding fine. In the letter they stated that they were aware we were not the owner of the car at the time of the offence, but asked...

Does Nottingham Police Force see the motorist as an easy target?

I wrote to Nottingham police and asked them if they treated motorists and real criminals equally. They replied saying "The vast majority of the public never actually has any contact with the police at...

Speeding - mitigating circumstances?

I was recently sent a NIP and the speed limit was 40mph on this particular road,and was told I was doing 51mph. My SatNav gives me a different speed as to that of the van speedometer. Given that I...

Towing the line

I have received a summons alleging 34mph in a 30 zone on a quiet country road in West Mercia, recorded by a mobile camera. Within the consideration period, I wrote and asked for 3 things, being a copy...

Have you seen these guidelines issued by the IAM with regards to speeding?

I have just been reading a local IAM bulletin that lists "new guidelines nationally introduced.” It does not indicate who issued the guidelines, but goes on to say that "These new guidelines have been...

Speeding - Notice of intended prosecution

After receipt of NIP from Lincolnshire police I asked for and received photo of alleged offence, caught on Lastec LTi 2020 camera. Only rear of car shown so what happens when more than one driver sharing...

Did an emotional long-haul flight cause me to be caught speeding at 51mph in a 30mph?

I have received a NIP after I triggered a Gatso camera whilst travelling at 51mph into a 30mph zone. I had been seeking an exit that would have led me onto the M4 motorway. This occurred when I entered...

I received an NIP for speeding nearly two months after the offence. Is it valid?

One of the motorcycles I own was caught on a Gatso fixed speed camera. I got the first letter on 15 September 2010, asking if it was me or who it was. The alleged offence was on 23 July 2010. What should...

I received an NIP for speeding 78 days after the alleged offence. What can I do?

I have received a NIP for apparently doing 38 in a 30mph zone. However, the alleged offence was 78 days ago. The NIP was issued 78 days after the event. I simply cannot remember if it was me or my wife...

Questionable questionnaire

I have just received a Notice of Intention to Prosecute from Essex Police. This states that I have exceeded a temporary limit of 50 miles an hour on a motorway road works section on the M25, which was...