Speeding enforcement by private contractors?
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We have a popular spot for getting caught speeding here in Somerset that was formerly all NSL but now has a short 40mph stretch as it passes a farm and pub.
Passing through last week I spotted a couple of guys in high-viz with their hand-held gun, assumed they were police at first, a bit further up the road they had their van parked, it was marked up with reflective chevrons etc but it wasn't a police van, it was a (presumably) private company, unfortunately I can't remember the name.
Would this be for actual speed enforcement and can you receive points from them? I was under 40mph so no issues, just intrigued as I'd not seen that before.
Passing through last week I spotted a couple of guys in high-viz with their hand-held gun, assumed they were police at first, a bit further up the road they had their van parked, it was marked up with reflective chevrons etc but it wasn't a police van, it was a (presumably) private company, unfortunately I can't remember the name.
Would this be for actual speed enforcement and can you receive points from them? I was under 40mph so no issues, just intrigued as I'd not seen that before.
Riley Blue said:
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