Drivers have been warned not to rely on speed camera ‘buffer zones’ if they want to avoid an expensive fine and points on their licence while driving on a smart motorway. Penalties for exceeding the speed limit are amongst the most common road convictions, with millions of Brits having picked up points at some stage of their driving career.
Punishments can include a fine of up to £2,500 and even a driving ban, which means the cameras that detect heavy-footed motorists are widely despised. They have become a much more common sight on the newer smart motorways being rolled out across the country.
And experts have now highlighted a few myths around speed cameras that are well worth busting to ensure you steer clear of trouble. Graham Conway, Managing Director of Select Car Leasing, the UK’s leading independent car and van leasing company, said: “Most of the smart motorways in the UK are equipped with the newer HADECS 3 speed cameras, which are positioned at the side of the overhead gantries.
