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UK Drivers Warned Commonly Believed Speed Camera Myth Won't Save Them From a Ticket
The RAC said modern SPECS and VECTOR systems track every lane, and speeding fines start at £100 with three penalty points.
- The RAC has debunked persistent driving myths, confirming that changing lanes or braking under gantries will not evade average speed cameras or prevent enforcement action.
- Modern networks like SPECS and VECTOR use synchronised Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras linked across multiple gantry points to monitor every lane, ensuring moving between road surfaces does not reset speed calculations.
- Unlike traditional Gatso devices, average speed cameras calculate pace across miles; therefore, slowing down under gantries creates severe road hazards, concertina delays, and collision risks for traffic behind.
- Anyone caught exceeding speed limits faces a minimum penalty of £100 and three penalty points; drivers who passed their test within the previous two years risk losing their licence.
- Motoring experts recommend using cruise control or vehicle speed limiters to maintain consistent pace through speed zones, advising that staying in lane remains the only reliable method to avoid penalties.
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