Unnamed and shamed

Several months ago I received a speeding ticket for doing 81mph on the A23 (from a mobile camera) not far from where I live. At first I couldn't remember myself or my wife being there. Then, on reflection,...

Speed Awareness Curse

I don't want to worry you, but, a friend has just told me that she recently went on a Speed Awareness Course in Flint, North Wales for speeding and she was told that the police no longer give any latitude...

North wailes

Over the years I have read your columns with interest and enthusiasm, but I always felt uncomfortable with your negative stance over speed cameras. Feeling that I am nearing the end of my life, I took...

Intelligence pest

I have been reading with interest and shock that Transport for London is looking at the idea of Speed curbing - also known as intelligent speed adaptation (ISA). Bar the obvious reduction in speed camera...

Limited use

Having picked up 6 speeding points in 6 days I am anxious to stay within the law. Is there any technology (sat nav or otherwise) that will warn me if I am exceeding the limit whatever it is where I am?...

Running the gauntless

A survey amongst my friends and acquaintances revealed that none of us are aware of anybody receiving a fine for exceeding the speed limit in an average speed camera zone. Unless we only mix in law-abiding...

The outer limit

I have just clobbered a 69 mph speeding fine on the A303 not far from Exeter. I was overtaking a lorry - two lanes my side - single carriageway the other side - and didn't think other than that the limit...

Tresbussing

I know that you consider speed cameras are largely a means to raise extra income, so what is your opinion of bus lane cameras on pointless bus lanes? By pointless I mean short lengths of bus lane just...

ISA scam?

In addition to the many errors, misrepresentations and examples of wishful thinking I identified in the ‘Intelligent Speed Adaptation’ report advised in my last email, there is another, enormous discrepancy...

Guilt of motoring writer

After 50 years clean licence I got caught doing 36mph past a camera. Should I just pay up or go to Court? I am, of course, guilty.