Speed Cameras in the UK

Motorists are taken hostage by speed cameras since it was revealed that the operators of the cameras will not provide the necessary information to help prove your innocence, based on the fact that a motorist would normally expect a fine of 60 pounds and 3 points on the license, but they should try to defend himself in court, this increases to 6 points and up to £ 2000 fine, many will pay up rather than take the risk.

It could be very important if you were not the driver at the time.

Bikers are especially targeted in this way, since speed cameras have never been tested on motorbikes for accuracy at the Home Office admitted over a year ago, as they have with cars, but even with other drivers, they are not always correct.

To go to court and defend yourself, you need to supply the relevant information to prove your speed cameras take two pictures taken over a route marked on the road you need both photos show the exact locations and time to calculate your speed, but the operator refuses to help.

One operator Stafford Casualty Reduction Partnerships will only offer a photo that is of no use at all, others have two pictures, but cut the road signs out of the picture. A spokesman for Stafford Casualty Reduction said: "It is up to the driver of the vehicle to prove innocence, not on the partnership to prove guilt

Motorists and cyclists have been convicted without the opportunity to defend themselves in un-reliable evidence because of the high risk costs they can not afford to take a chance on it is pure extortion and solely for income producing purposes and not road safety.

Motorcycle News weekly bikers bible had launched a campaign to stop this injustice and provide a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament in February last year to take place at the same time as London motorcycle show. Maybe other road users should form their own campaign or support this event, before we all are forced off the road

Before this extended to other crimes with no way to defend yourself.