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16 February 2000, 12:05 AM
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In todays Electronic AutoExpress:
Zero Tolerance Plan Scrapped
Police have abandoned plans for a zero-tolerance crackdown on speeders, which would have fined drivers for going only 1mph over the limit.
The U-turn comes after a huge backlash from motorists' groups. Cops say the plan is impractical and they're looking at more 'realistic levels'. The Association of Chief Police Officers is now recommending a leeway of 2mph to allow for errors in measuring equipment, plus 10 per cent for 'goodwill'. This means motorists driving in a 70mph zone will only be booked over 79mph.
Zero Tolerance Plan Scrapped
Police have abandoned plans for a zero-tolerance crackdown on speeders, which would have fined drivers for going only 1mph over the limit.
The U-turn comes after a huge backlash from motorists' groups. Cops say the plan is impractical and they're looking at more 'realistic levels'. The Association of Chief Police Officers is now recommending a leeway of 2mph to allow for errors in measuring equipment, plus 10 per cent for 'goodwill'. This means motorists driving in a 70mph zone will only be booked over 79mph.
16 February 2000, 10:36 PM
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An international perspective on this: In Switzerland speed cameras are set to trigger @ limit plus 3mph! Fine is about £8 per 1kmh (0.625 mph) over, on an incremental basis. Don't actually know when a ban kicks in, but one of my girlie's friends got a 3mth ban + £1,000 fine for doing abt. 75mph in a 50mph zone. Ouch!
As you can see the current UK system is actually pretty lenient!
Suresh
As you can see the current UK system is actually pretty lenient!
Suresh