A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true or not. For many years, many motorists have believed that there is a “10 per cent +2 rule” when it comes to speed cameras, suggesting that drivers can exceed the speed limit without facing consequences.
However, the truth is that it’s actually up to the area’s individual forces themselves to decide, meaning drivers could find themselves with hefty fines or penalties . Andrew Jervis, CEO of leading online mechanic marketplace Click Mechanic , has urged caution. He said: “ Speeding costs lives and should never be encouraged, regardless of whether it can land you in trouble or not.
"Speed limits are not arbitrary figures; they are carefully determined based on factors such as road design, traffic flow, and pedestrian activity. “They should not be taken as a target that is there to be exceeded, and failure to adhere to the rules of the road can have serious consequences. “In any case, the 10 percent rule is guidance for the police forces - and not a rule for members of the public.
“The misconception of a 10 percent leeway could not only see drivers getting fines and/or points on their licence but can cause fatal road traffic collisions. “As road users, we all have a responsibility to drive with consideration for others t.