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Thousands of Speeding Convictions at Risk Due to Camera Fault

1/23/2026

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Thousands of speeding convictions could be overturned due to a fault in variable speed limit cameras.
The Department for Transport reviews cases dating to 2019 after 2,650 activations since 2021 due to a delay between cameras and electronic speed limit signs.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced an independent review led by Tracey Westall.
Affected drivers will be contacted by police, with the glitch mainly affecting A roads and motorways.

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Story summary

Thousands of speeding convictions could be overturned due to a fault in variable speed limit cameras.
The Department for Transport reviews cases dating to 2019 after 2,650 activations since 2021 due to a delay between cameras and electronic speed limit signs.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced an independent review led by Tracey Westall.
Affected drivers will be contacted by police, with the glitch mainly affecting A roads and motorways.