Challenging camera calibration

edwardmluk

I have been accused of speeding recently. But I feel they were in the wrong. I've heard you can challenge the camera calibration. It was a speeding van which I understand have to be calibrated on a daily basis.

How do I go about challenging it for calibration?

Thanks

Ed

Andy_Ches

Hi. I thought you could only challenge this at the hearing where they will have the calibration certificates/evidence present?

Coblcris

Calibration is annual and there should be a certifcate. Daily check is an alignment check and is something quite different, you will need to get what is known as the 'full session video' to fight on that, that is a tough fight..

bargepole

edwardmluk wrote: »

It was a speeding van which I understand have to be calibrated on a daily basis.

How do I go about challenging it for calibration?

The camera will almost certainly be an LTI 20-20, which has to have an annual calibration check at the factory (there will be a certificate for this), and also has to have range and alignment checks at the beginning and end of each enforcement session. The latter should be recorded on to the videotape.

Due to our wonderful legal system, you will not get to see any of this evidence unless to opt not to pay the fixed penalty, and choose to contest the matter in court. For that, you will need an iron will, deep pockets, limitless patience, and a willingness to spend hours studying traffic law and case reports. For the last of these, start with the forums at http://www.pepipoo.com