 Myth: Speed vans measure the speed of every car that passes Incorrect. Chris said that the speed guns used in such vans tend to be manual. As such he will only trigger them to check the speed of someone he suspects is going too fast. Chris added: 'I would say most of the time cars driving past aren't checked." Myth: You can get a fine for going 31mph in a 30mph zone. Both of the Safer Roads team confirmed this isn't true. As others have claimed, the threshold for action is ten per cent of the speed limit plus 2mph - but varies by region. This means you will not be fined unless you are doing 35mph in a 30mph zone or similarly, 79mph on the motorway. However Chris added that speed limits are in place for a reason. Hitting someone at even a slightly higher speed could greatly increase the chance of fatality. Myth: Speed vans purposely park on roads where they know they will){kind=link}
From tractor cameras to night vision technology and selective ticketing , two members of the Safe Roads Humber team break down the myths and claims around speed cameras
Here are 12 things drivers need to know about speed cameras, including which cars are checked, whether night vision is used and how big a speeding threshold actually is.
The cameras, love or hate them, are a key part in enforcing speed limits.
Whilst some support them to keep their towns or villages safe, and others hate them and find them a pain, they are an inescapable part of driving.
A number of rumours and wild claims swirl around them, but two of the Safer Roads Humber team, Chris and Ian, have answered a number of questions, HullLive reported.