{"id":158576,"date":"2026-05-20T18:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/what-happens-if-you-slam-on-before-a-speed-camera-in-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T18:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:40:21","slug":"what-happens-if-you-slam-on-before-a-speed-camera-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/what-happens-if-you-slam-on-before-a-speed-camera-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if you slam on before a speed camera in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"subscription-content\">\n<p>\n  Speeding fines and convictions have risen sharply across the UK in recent years.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  There are approximately 7,000 physical speed cameras spread across the UK&#8217;s road network.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  New figures indicate that more motorists are exceeding limits and more of them are being caught, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/articles\/cm25ggyn3mxo?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">according to the BBC.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  But what could happen if you slam on before a speed camera to avoid getting caught?\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>\n  What happens if you slam on before a speed camera?<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\n  Sudden braking can lead to rear-end collisions, especially if the driver behind is following too closely.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  It could also result in a charge for driving without due care and attention.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Quick braking may not prevent a speeding fine either.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  While slowing down before a camera often won&#8217;t stop you from getting a fine, average speed cameras are designed to catch drivers who speed between two different points.\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\n  <iframe frameborder=\"0\" class=\"exco-embed\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.penarthtimes.co.uk\/excoiframe\/?id=243032\" id=\"exco-iframe-243032\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>\n  What happens if you slow down before a speed camera?<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\n  The AA explains: &#8220;Average speed cameras work by recording your speed at two different points.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;They don&#8217;t capture your speed in a single flash.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Instead, they&#8217;ll monitor your speed over a length of road.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;This is so people don&#8217;t slow down just before they see a camera and then speed up again afterwards.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;They help to keep the traffic flowing steadily instead of stopping and starting.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXY0TAqifvr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"&#10;            background: #fff;&#10;            border: 0;&#10;            border-radius: 3px;&#10;            box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);&#10;            margin: 1px;&#10;            max-width: 540px;&#10;            min-width: 326px;&#10;            padding: 0;&#10;            width: 99.375%;&#10;            width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px);&#10;            width: calc(100% - 2px);&#10;            \">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n  Average speed cameras calculate your speed by measuring how long it takes to travel between two different points on a road.\n<\/p>\n<h2>\n  Speeding penalties<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>\n  The minimum penalty for speeding is a \u00a3100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  You could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years &#8211; check your driving licence record to see if you have points on your licence.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Within 14 days of your car being caught speeding, you\u2019ll be sent a:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)\n  <\/li>\n<li>Section 172 notice\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\n  <strong>Recommended reading:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/news\/national\/uk-today\/26044909.ai-speed-camera-doesnt-flash-rolled-across-uk\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">AI speed camera that doesn&#8217;t flash rolled out across the UK<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/news\/national\/uk-today\/24289676.can-hit-seagull-tries-steal-food\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">How far away can a speed camera catch you speeding?<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/news\/national\/uk-today\/24425191.speed-cameras-isnt-visible-can-challenge-fine\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">If a speed camera is not visible can I challenge the fine?<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\n  You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days, telling the police who was driving the car.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  After you\u2019ve sent the Section 172 notice back, you\u2019ll be sent either a:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)\n  <\/li>\n<li>letter telling you to go to court\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  You may have to go to court if you ignore the notice.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong><em>Have you ever been caught by a speed camera? 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