Rules and regs of camera vans

[Dare2Fail]

Hi all!

I've just received a NIP through the post (how come a postal strike stops the good mail, but not the bad mail?) and I am trying to find where best to find details of what rules the camera vans must follow. The main reason I am asking is that the alleged offence took place on a busy dual carriageway. There were cars infront of me (inbetween me and the camera van) and a car to left (I was in the overtaking lane) and I remember reading something about the rules stating that there had to be no other cars around you....or does this only relate to hand held speed guns?

Thanks

[Just_a_guide]

Dare2Fail said:

Hi all!

I've just received a NIP through the post (how come a postal strike stops the good mail, but not the bad mail?) and I am trying to find where best to find details of what rules the camera vans must follow. The main reason I am asking is that the alleged offence took place on a busy dual carriageway. There were cars infront of me (inbetween me and the camera van) and a car to left (I was in the overtaking lane) and I remember reading something about the rules stating that there had to be no other cars around you....or does this only relate to hand held speed guns?

Thanks

It’s in ACPO under radar,
Were you done by RADAR or LIDAR?

[Dare2Fail]

Good question! How would I know? I have all the paperwork that they have sent me so far. I'm going to email them so I can get a copy of the picture. It was one of the Lothian and Borders Camera Vans rather than an officer with a laser. Not sure if that's enough info.

[SS2.]

If it was a mobile, then it would have been an LTi20-20 (laser).

[Dare2Fail]

Thanks SS2. I wasn't sure if the vans used the laser or something else.