Quick roadworks speed question

[lightstepper]

Work colleuge (sp?) of mine has got a summons for 71MPH in some 40MPH roadworks on the M4 about 6 months ago. They apparently saw the camera flash and then the first 40 sign came up!!

Is 71 in a 40 in those conditions ban territory or just fine and points? They have an unblemished driving record to date and no other previous offenses.

Sensible opinons please.


Cheers
Lightstepper

[lightstepper]

Just double checked about the camera coz it didnt make much sense to me either

They said that there were no speed limit signs before the camera, then there was a small repeater after the camera. Thing is, 6 months ago, roadworks long gone therefore no proof.