Drivers warned over common speed camera myth that MUST be ignored – it could cost you hundreds in fines
DRIVERS are being warned not to fall for this common speed camera myth.
Many Brits believe that they can change lanes while driving to avoid being fined hundreds of pounds.
However, this is not the case – and lots of people have been caught out.
The myth goes that changing lanes messes up the average speed calculations for SPECS and VECTOR average speed cameras.
Average speed cameras check your speed between two points in a road using automatic number plate recognition.
They use automatic number plate recognition
However, while early systems may have been fooled by changing lanes, setups now use two sets of cameras at each point so they can track all the lanes to compare data.
Weaving between lanes at speed won’t dodge a fine and will likely cause an accident.
The cameras can appear on dual carriageways, motorways, during roadworks or smaller roads.
If this speed is over the limit you’ll be fined £100 and given three penalty points – even if you’re going below the allowed speed at the point you pass the camera.
Speaking to The Mirror, an AA spokeperson warned: “While older speed cameras could’ve been ‘tricked’, more advanced cameras now use multiple sets of cameras at each point to track all the lanes and compare average speeds.”
And the cover of darkness isn’t a free pass to speed on through those motorway roadworks – even if there’s nobody working and the road is clear.
Average speed cameras have infra-red so they work at night and in any weather as well.