7 speed camera myths debunked that all drivers need to be aware of

7 Speed Camera Myths Debunked

Drivers should be aware of common speed camera myths when traveling on the roads. The first speed camera was installed in the UK in 1991, and since then, drivers have attempted to trick the system and avoid being caught.

In 2019, North Wales Live worked to separate fact from fiction by spending a day on a road in Denbighshire with Go Safe Casualty Reduction Officer Gareth Thomas. Thomas stated:

"I decided after retiring that I wanted to make the roads as safe as they can be in this area. The aim of cameras is to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads."

Go Safe prioritizes educating drivers over punishing them with fines and penalty points, aiming for safer roads.

Author's summary: Separating fact from fiction on speed camera myths.

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