Fixed Penalty Ticket to go up £35

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Speeding fines 'to go up £35'


Speed cameras generate indignation among many motorists
Fixed penalties for speeding and parking offences could rise by as much as £35 as part of a drive for better compensation for victims of crime, it has been reported.
The Sunday Times quoted from a leaked letter allegedly from Home Secretary David Blunkett to fellow ministers as part of efforts to increase the proposed £160m annual criminal injuries compensation budget.

The methods of detecting and enforcing breaches of the speed limits continues to be a contentious issue.

The government announced plans at the end of 2001 to paint speed cameras yellow to ensure they could be seen by motorists.

The move was welcomed by many motorists who believe the government is unfairly targeting them in order to raise money rather than foster safety.

But road safety groups challenged the move and said more cameras and harsh enforcement of the law would cut deaths.


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