Speeding fines under review after issues with National Highways cameras
Drivers affected by camera anomalies will be contacted with compensation details.
Thames Valley Police are working with National Highways after an issue was identified in how certain speed enforcement cameras on the region's A-roads and motorways interact with signs and signals.
The technical error has led to a limited number of motorists being wrongly issued speeding fines. Thames Valley Police and National Highways are currently reviewing the cases and will directly contact those affected.
Drivers impacted will receive full details of a compensation scheme, administered by National Highways, in due course. Authorities have stressed that no action is required from motorists until contacted.
In light of the discovery, Thames Valley Police have paused enforcement using data from the affected HADECS cameras until they can guarantee the system’s reliability and accuracy. Meanwhile, the force continues to enforce speed limits through mobile cameras, average speed cameras, and police patrols across the strategic road network and beyond.
The NPCC, which issued a shared statement on the matter, noted its commitment to ensuring no further incorrect prosecutions occur. They assured that measures are being put in place to prevent similar issues from happening again.