'Secret fact they don't want you to know' as readers debate speed fines in North Wales
Almost 50,000 speeding prosecutions were handed out in North Wales over the past year - with some motorists significantly exceeding the speed limit. According to fresh data from Legal Expert, North Wales Police issued 49,403 Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) for speeding within just one year.
These notices were all distributed between 6th April 2024 and 5th April this year. Based on the standard fixed speeding penalty of £100, this could result in potential fines totalling £4,940,300 for offending drivers, with the funds going to the UK Treasury.
Readers in the comments section had this to say - Joebloggs999 writes: "Proves it's all about the money!"
Blistermobby adds: "Just ensure the number on your car matches or is lower than the round signs. This is a secret fact they don't want you to know."
Parcel quotes: "'A driver was also caught averaging 113mph going down Rhuallt Hill on the A55'. Really, averaging, so he was going much faster, then. How did he keep his licence!?"
Pete Watson adds: "Hard to miss the signage about average speed cameras on this stretch of road."
Joebloggs999 replies: "It's a wonder how he managed to keep his car on the road!"
Ofcourseitis believes: "The 20mph scandal continues, keep your paperwork so that you can claim back the cash that has been extorted from you, when all of this is exposed. The whole episode is menacing and unjust."
Kopite1892 adds: "Simply drive in reverse as I do, or get a dodgy number plate."
Borntobemild comments: "If you can't read a road sign and adjust your speed accordingly, you really shouldn't be driving."
While over on our Facebook page - Adrian Phylip-Jones comments: " 'Based on the basic fixed speeding penalty of £100, that's potentially £4,940,300 in fines from offending drivers'. I was under the impression that these fines were meant to support local road safety initiatives. If all the money goes straight to the UK Treasury, does North Wales ever actually see any of it come back to improve safety in the area?"
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