North Wales Police in speed trap balls-up - SV650.org

06-11-09, 12:47 PM

From http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3551203.html

Police in North Wales are having to find £18,000 to refund motorists after issuing speeding tickets for people driving more than 30mph - in a 40mph zone.

Officers had been targeting cars travelling through the village of Bala in Snowdonia in the 'Arrive Alive' campaign, reports the Daily Post.

They caught hundreds of drivers on the short stretch of road since the 'Arrive Alive' campaign was launched at the beginning of March.

North Wales Police Superintendent Simon Shaw admitted that police had wrongly believed the county council had changed the speed limit to 30mph in 1993.

"Following an enquiry by a member of the public, Gwynedd carried out a review of the relevant road traffic order and discovered the original road traffic order had not been revoked," he said.

"Consequently, despite a system of street lighting properly reflecting a 30mph speed limit the section of the road was still in fact the subject of a 40mph speed restriction."

Local politicians have criticised police for failing to notice the mistake sooner and warned "legal bungling" could lead to speeding problems.

(and why does the sweary filter allow 'balls-up' in the thread title, but not 'c*ck-up'?)

Luckypants · 06-11-09, 01:02 PM

It's not clear if the signs are wrong as well. That road is signed 30 through the built up section, then 40 past the industrial estate and out to the lake then NSL. Will keep an eye out for changes to the signs so as not to get caught out.

06-11-09, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

It's not clear if the signs are wrong as well. That road is signed 30 through the built up section, then 40 past the industrial estate and out to the lake then NSL. Will keep an eye out for changes to the signs so as not to get caught out.

never thought you ever did more than 30mph

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06-11-09, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wyrdness

(and why does the sweary filter allow 'balls-up' in the thread title, but not 'c*ck-up'?)

Probably cos you have to be able to say balls in a lot of different other meanings.

06-11-09, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warthog

Probably cos you have to be able to say balls in a lot of different other meanings.

The same with 'c*ck'. Stop-c*ock, The C*ck Tavern, C*ck and Bull story.

06-11-09, 02:35 PM

Silly boy'os

06-11-09, 02:35 PM

It'll be interesting to see anyone pursues this any further... licence points and insurance expenses.

Spiderman · 06-11-09, 02:55 PM

stoopid cops!

Luckypants · 09-11-09, 10:41 AM

Latest from the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8344840.stm

06-11-09, 12:47 PM	#1
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	North Wales Police in speed trap balls-up From http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3551203.html Police in North Wales are having to find £18,000 to refund motorists after issuing speeding tickets for people driving more than 30mph - in a 40mph zone. Officers had been targeting cars travelling through the village of Bala in Snowdonia in the 'Arrive Alive' campaign, reports the Daily Post. They caught hundreds of drivers on the short stretch of road since the 'Arrive Alive' campaign was launched at the beginning of March. North Wales Police Superintendent Simon Shaw admitted that police had wrongly believed the county council had changed the speed limit to 30mph in 1993. "Following an enquiry by a member of the public, Gwynedd carried out a review of the relevant road traffic order and discovered the original road traffic order had not been revoked," he said. "Consequently, despite a system of street lighting properly reflecting a 30mph speed limit the section of the road was still in fact the subject of a 40mph speed restriction." Local politicians have criticised police for failing to notice the mistake sooner and warned "legal bungling" could lead to speeding problems. (and why does the sweary filter allow 'balls-up' in the thread title, but not 'c*ck-up'?)

06-11-09, 01:02 PM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: North Wales Police in speed trap balls-up It's not clear if the signs are wrong as well. That road is signed 30 through the built up section, then 40 past the industrial estate and out to the lake then NSL. Will keep an eye out for changes to the signs so as not to get caught out. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

06-11-09, 02:35 PM	#6
sv-robo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: North Wales Police in speed trap balls-up Silly boy'os

06-11-09, 02:35 PM	#7
RichT Guest Posts: n/a	Re: North Wales Police in speed trap balls-up It'll be interesting to see anyone pursues this any further... licence points and insurance expenses.

06-11-09, 02:55 PM	#8
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09-11-09, 10:41 AM	#9
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: North Wales Police in speed trap balls-up Latest from the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8344840.stm __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

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