Can I claim back legal costs if found not guilty?

The short answer to your question is yes, but only in limited circumstances. Ordinarily if you are charged with a criminal offence, plead not guilty, are taken to trial and are then acquitted (either by magistrates or a jury) you will not be liable to pay court costs.

Can you get pulled over for going 1 mph over?

Why 'speeding' drivers CAN'T be fined by cops for going just 1mph over the limit. POLICE want to fine drivers for going 1mph over the speed limit - but there's a simple reason it's just not possible. But in most cases, if you creep over in error you won't be slapped with a fine.

Can a cop pull you over for driving too slow?

The opposite of a speeding violation is a violation for driving too slowly, which can cause a hazard by blocking the flow of traffic. Most commonly, an officer will issue this type of ticket if a driver is driving slowly outside the right lane.

At what speed do police prosecute?

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Are you allowed 10% over the speed limit?

Although police are recommended to give drivers leeway, it isn't guaranteed that you'll get away with speeding 10% above the limit. "We wouldn't normally expect to see somebody penalised for driving a couple of miles per hour either side of the limit.

How far can a mobile speed camera catch you?

How far away does a mobile speed camera work from? On a straight section of road the typical range for a mobile speed camera is one mile. Can you get caught behind another car? As long as the speed camera operator can see and target your vehicle they will be able to get a reading of your speed.

Can I ask for photographic evidence of speeding?

However, many forces will not release photographic evidence unless the ticket is challenged (plead not guilty). You can request the photographic evidence and in doing so you must provide your Notice number and vehicle registration number, and you must be the person named on the notice of intended prosecution.

How many cars can a mobile speed camera catch at once?

I then noticed a mobile speed camera van facing me on the opposite side of the road, I slammed on the brakes straight away, a car then over took me clearly doing above 40mph. Do these vans only concentrate on one car at a time or will it of caught me out? Answer: Yes, only one vehicle can be targeted at any onetime.

How many times does a speed camera flash?

They flash twice. Then the two pictures are timed.

Can I check if I have been caught by a speed camera?

There's no way to check if you've been caught speeding, you will have to wait and see if you receive notice from the local police force in the post, which you should receive within 14 days.

Does a camera flash always mean a ticket?

“If you've been flashed, it doesn't mean that you'll get a ticket.” True. Seeing the dreaded flash doesn't necessarily mean that you'll be seeing a notice of intended prosecution on your door mat. It's widely believed that only one in four speed camera 'flashes' actually results in a prosecution notice.

What happens if a speed camera only flashed once?

That means vehicles using either side of the road can be measured for speeding, but only in the direction that the Gatso is pointing. That means a camera site can only catch vehicles travelling away from it - if you are speeding towards one and it flashes, a ticket can't be issued.

Why do cameras flash twice?

When the option is enabled on the camera, the camera flashes twice. The first flash causes the pupils of subjects to contract so that when the second flash goes off, the flash where the camera actually takes the picture, the pupils are contracted and will not permit as much light to bounce off the back of the eye.

How long does it take for a speeding ticket to arrive from a mobile camera?

They have 14 days to issue a notice that is all. If it's a lease car, or you've moved etc then it's however long it takes to find you after that.

Can a speed camera catch you with no seat belt?

Latest figures show mobile speed cameras can catch motorists if they are on the phone or not wearing a seatbelt. But mobile speed cameras have also been catching drivers in the North East for other crimes such as using a phone behind the wheel and illegal number plates.

How long did your speeding ticket take to arrive?

NSW. How long before a speeding fine arrives in NSW? There seems to be no official word on this, but within two weeks seems to be a fair estimate, although people do wait longer. If you have a query in NSW, you can contact NSW Revenue here.