How motorists can claim money back if wrongly caught speeding
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How motorists can claim money back if wrongly caught speeding
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"Thousands of motorists wrongly caught speeding could claim compensation if they prove financial losses stemming from a National Highways error. The agency has identified around 2,650 incorrect camera activations since 2021, attributing them to a technical fault. Not all flashes led to fines, as camera activations are not always enforced. However, for those erroneously caught, "points doesn't mean prizes," Lord Burnett of Maldon noted."
"Will the Government be sympathetic to those who are unable to produce precise figures because their insurers won't give them to them? Transport minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill said: I think the Government has to be a good custodian of public money, and therefore understand whether there's a loss and what it is. The Department for Transport has launched an independent review into how the anomaly occurred (PA Archive) B"
The Independent sends reporters to cover reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and aims to parse facts from political messaging. The outlet avoids paywalls and asks for donations so quality journalism remains freely accessible and is paid for by those who can afford it. National Highways identified around 2,650 incorrect speed camera activations since 2021 and attributed them to a technical fault, potentially allowing thousands of motorists to claim compensation. Not all activations led to fines, but erroneous catches can raise insurance premiums and claimants may struggle to obtain precise figures from insurers; the Department for Transport has launched an independent review.
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