Do average speed cameras have the same tolerance as static?

[pingu393]

Static cameras have the tolerance of (Speed Limit +10% +2mph), so 70mph is enforced at 79mph.

As there is a very high probability that I reached 79mph if I were to average 78mph, is the tolerance lower in average speed camera zones?

[ghe13rte]

If it isn't, you make a good point so perhaps it should be lower. Maybe I will write that into the guidance and give you and PH an acknowledgement.

[covboy]

pingu393 said:

Static cameras have the tolerance of (Speed Limit +10% +2mph), so 70mph is enforced at 79mph.

Allegedly

[Vaud]

pingu393 said:

Static cameras have the tolerance of (Speed Limit +10% +2mph), so 70mph is enforced at 79mph.

That was a guideline by ACPO, which has since been dissolved?

[Swole]

It’s entirely dependent on the local force’s enforcement strategy. 10%+2 is a thing but by no means is it a guarantee.

They may set it lower, catching anyone who is marginally above the limit to teach lessons (actual, not speedo), or they may set it higher catching only the real unforgivably nasty people. The camera’s will also not be live all day, and as part of the enforcement strategy may only be live for a few hours each day. The reality is that the police can’t process every violation as it is time consuming which is why these strategies exist.

So, the conclusion? You may or may not have been done. 2wks will tell.

[mygoldfishbowl]

pingu393 said:

Static cameras have the tolerance of (Speed Limit +10% +2mph), so 70mph is enforced at 79mph.

As there is a very high probability that I reached 79mph if I were to average 78mph, is the tolerance lower in average speed camera zones?

No.

[pingu393]

mygoldfishbowl said:

pingu393 said:

Static cameras have the tolerance of (Speed Limit +10% +2mph), so 70mph is enforced at 79mph.

As there is a very high probability that I reached 79mph if I were to average 78mph, is the tolerance lower in average speed camera zones?

No.

Happy with that. My sat nav gave a warning (at 43/44) and I reduced speed. I was in a 40 and probably averaged more than 40, but much less than 46. I probably averaged 41/42.

[mygoldfishbowl]

You do not have anything to worry about.

[agtlaw]

Vaud said:

That was a guideline by ACPO, which ...

is still in use today.

At the NPCC meeting in April 2018, it was resolved to review the guideline.

[Vaud]

agtlaw said:

is still in use today.

At the NPCC meeting in April 2018, it was resolved to review the guideline.

Ah thank you - I had missed that.