Since our last post, a number of speeding convictions at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court and Solihull Magistrates Court have been quashed. This was despite objections from the Crown Prosecution Service. These cases are now listed for trial. If you may be affected, and would like advice about your legal options, you should contact Richard Silver […]
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On 22nd March 2013 a Judge at Leamington Spa Crown Court said that motorists who have been prosecuted for speeding in connection with the M6/M42 variable speed limit cameras should be able to apply to the Magistrates’ Court to re-open their cases. HHJ Orme said “It would be inequitable to deny those convicted the opportunity […]
UPDATE: Further information on this news item can be found here. Thousands of speeding convictions on the M42 motorway could be overturned because the variable speed limit signs did not comply with regulations. Convictions going back over 6 years to 2006 could be affected. The signs were on the M42 between junctions 3a to seven […]
Overall speed limits have remained unchanged for many years. Although there was some talk last year of an increase to 80mph, recent newspaper reports have suggested a change of heart by the coalition. Speed limits were first introduced as long ago as 1865. Between 1865 and 1896 locomotives on the road had to be preceded […]
Our client was accused of doing 62mph in a 50 zone on the A491 in Worcestershire. Although the road was a dual carriageway with a central reservation, the Prosecution claimed that the speed limit was 50 mph. Our client believed that he was driving within the national speed limit of 70. Our client already had nine […]