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Why is speed camera van out when roadworks are at night?
Tuesday, February 02, 2010, 19:12

DISGUST: I am writing to highlight my disgust at the speed camera van on the A500 eastbound which is on the grass verge by the Sandyford entry slip road.

At present there are 50mph speed limit signs for the roadworks but there are no roadworks. Perhaps there are roadworks at night but not on Friday lunchtime when I first went past the van. It must have been catching thousands of motorists.
I was travelling at approximately 50mph, and buses, lorries and cars were overtaking me. No-one knows if the signs are legitimate or not so I suppose all these motorists are receiving £60 fines and three points. To top it all, on Monday, February 1 I travelled on the westbound carriageway and the van is there again but this time it has orange flashing lights on. Is this van now masquerading as a contractor's vehicle to catch more unsuspecting motorists?

I would like this confirming by whoever is responsible. I have witnessed several dirty tricks from camera vehicles as I cover about 60,000 miles a year.
For example, near Newtown, mid-Wales a van parks by the pumps of a disused petrol station, on an angle, so it looks like a white van has just pulled up for fuel in a hurry.
I have even heard of unmarked police cars driving at 80mph on a deserted M6 in Cumbria in the centre lane, waiting for cars and vans to overtake then booking them.
I'd like to hear from anyone who has received a summons, questioned the legality of it and what kind of a reply did they get.

DANIEL HEATH
Church Lawton

Because they want to make money!! .