A police officer has taken to social media to clear up the 'age old rumour' about the thresholds on speed cameras, and it's not as straight-forward as you might think Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter We have more newsletters Motorists often wonder if there's a little leeway when it comes to speeding fines, hoping for a threshold that might prevent them from being penalised for just nudging over the limit. In the UK, exceeding the speed limit can land you with a significant fine, as it endangers both the driver and others on the road. The fine amount is determined by the speed limit in place and the extent to which the driver has exceeded it.
It's commonly believed some speed cameras have a margin of tolerance, allowing drivers to exceed the speed limit slightly without being fined. However, confusion reigns when it comes to understanding these tolerances. A police officer, known for his informative videos on @georgescarmedia TikTok account, recently addressed this issue to clarify the actual thresholds.
He captioned his video: "Speed camera thresholds and the age old rumour 10% + 1." In the clip, he explains: "One of the most common questions we get is about the thresholds when it comes to speed cameras." The officer refers to the National Police Chief's C.