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Speeding Fines in Four-Year High

More than 115,000 motorist throughout England and Wales have received fines for speeding, the highest level since 2009.

The figures released by the Ministry of Justice show that 115,549 motorists in 2013 were fined. South Wales saw one of the biggest increases of fines with 6,491, from 2,181 three years earlier. A speed camera in Cardiff is believed to have generated more than £800,000 in just six months.

The figures do not include drivers who choose to pay a fine, choose take a driver awareness course instead or pay a fixed penalty notice. This means that the total number of drivers caught speeding will actually be significantly higher.

A spokeswoman for the Department for Transport said: “Speeding can have devastating consequences and it’s right that drivers should abide by the speed limit.

“These fines were issued at the discretion of the magistrates and show the number of fines issued is in decline across many police force areas.”

AA president Mr King told the Daily Telegraph that the increase “is a reflection that cameras are more efficient than ever”.

“In the past, cameras in London would only take valid pictures for a quarter of a day and it was pot luck whether you are fined. The cameras are now working 24 hours a day.”

If you’ve received a Speeding Notice of Intended Prosecution then take a look at our information page on speeding offences.

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