Speed Camera Defence

Using the Speed Camera in the Correct Manner

The police have stringent guidelines known as the ACPO Guidelines. In addition, most speed cameras have an operator’s manual. A police officer will be required to show in Court that he is familiar with the ACPO Code of Practice in conjunction with the manufacturer’s guidelines. At Cunninghams Speeding Defence Solicitors, we have many years experience of presenting speed camera defences where speeding prosecutions have been discontinued by the Prosecution as they were unable to prove that the correct procedures had been followed in regards to the speed camera or gatso used.

Calibration of Speed Cameras

Almost all speed camera devices will require an annual calibration certificate. In addition, the police officer must demonstrate that the daily checks have been done according to whichever particular speed camera or gatso has been used. If the Prosecution can not demonstrate the above, then a speed camera defence will be available.

False Readings on Speed Cameras

There have been various documentaries about the inaccuracy of certain speed cameras. The Tonight with Trevor MacDonald series exposed possible inaccuracies of the laser gatso devices identified by one of our panel of experts here at Cunningham Solicitors.

Gatso cameras

We can manually calculate your speed using the following method:

1. In the photograph, you will see road markings near the Gatso camera. We will manually count the number of marks you have passed between the first photograph and the second photograph;
2. We will then make a note of the time that has elapsed between the first and second photograph;
3. The distance between the marks will usually be either 1.5 metres or 2 metres;
4. We will then calculate the distance travelled over the time interval between the two photographs.

It is a matter for the police officer to prove that he has followed the secondary check.

It is not simply assumed that the gatso is accurate unless the operator of the device can demonstrate that they have used it properly. Unless the Prosecution can prove their case against you, a gatso speed camera defence will be available.

Cunningham Driving Offence Solicitors have the resources to represent clients on a nationwide basis for your speeding camera defence. We are familiar with all the Courts in England and Wales and we have built up a network of expert witnesses and barristers in all parts of the UK.

Call us FREE on 0800 32 888 46 today to see how Cunningham Driving Offence Solicitors can help with your Speed Camera Defence.