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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- South Wales Argus
Newport man left frustrated with ‘confusing' driving fine
Ozzy Wambeek, 39, received a letter from Gwent police on May 29 stating that he had exceeded the speed limit on the A48 in Newport, more commonly known as the Southern Distributor Road, or SDR. The letter stated that he had been travelling at 30mph on a 30mph road. He claims that a lack of clarity around speed limits following the 20MPH enforcement on a number of Welsh roads has made it difficult to determine speed limits in the area. He said: 'There's a lack of signposting and people are taking matters into their own hands in other locations, cutting down cameras or vandalising them to the point that they can't see to fine people.' Ozzy was caught by speed cameras on the SDR Road (Image: Supplied) Ozzy is frustrated after appealing his fine for 6 months, only to be promised a reduced fine that he would see if he plead guilty. After pleading guilty, Ozzy was still slapped with a £177 fine, the payments of which allegedly weren't logged 'in the system'. Alongside this fine he also had to pay court costs and a victim surcharge, which only added to his final bill. He said: 'It's just a confusing road. 'They're making money off people left right and centre here and trying to cost everyone their licences. Ozzy is frustrated with the lack of clarity that the signs and the road itself presents drivers. He feels that the speed limits on the road are 'confusing' and leaves drivers feeling 'hesitant' to travel there. He said: 'People need their licences to go to work and pay their bills. 'I now have 3 points that won't be spent until 2028, and my insurance has gone up.' Ozzy feels that there are more pressing issues to deal with, and people are 'getting away with' more serious crimes. Ozzy feels that the road is 'confusing' for many drivers (Image: Supplied) In a statement previously provided to the Argus regarding the cameras on the SDR, GoSafe, who operate the cameras, said: 'Speeding forms part of the 'Fatal 5' and is a main contributor to fatal road collisions in Wales. 'Safety camera schemes such as this improve the behaviour of the minority of drivers breaking the speed limit, helping to reduce collisions and keep people in the community safer. 'How and where these schemes are installed depends on the collision history and the road safety concerns at each location. 'All fine revenue is returned to His Majesty's Treasury and is not used by GoSafe or Highways Authorities."
Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
Mobile speed camera locations in North Wales for July 2025
Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the Welsh Government and Wales' emergency services. Not only is it dangerous, but it can land you a fine and points on your licence. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence. The GoSafe partnership aims to "make people safer on Welsh Roads by reducing casualties and saving lives". So, to keep drivers safe and reduce speeding, GoSafe has mapped the location of every speed camera set to be active in Wales in July. Motorists will need to keep an eye out for a host of mobile speed cameras set to be out and about across North Wales this month, including in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. The location of all the mobile speed cameras set to be active in North Wales during July can be seen on the 'Safety Camera Location Search' map on the GoSafe website. There are set to be speed cameras on major roads including the A5, A470 and A525. While there will be several cameras set up outside schools in North Wales, including Flint High School. To see the full map including the location of fixed, red light, speed on green and average speed cameras in North Wales, visit the GoSafe website (a link to which can be found above).
Powys County Times
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Mobile speed camera locations in Powys for July 2025
There are set to be more than 15 mobile speed cameras active across Powys during July. Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the Welsh Government and Wales emergency services. Not only is it dangerous, but it can land you a fine and points on your licence. UK speed limits explained What is the penalty if you're caught speeding? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence. The GoSafe partnership aims to "make people safer on Welsh Roads by reducing casualties and saving lives". So to keep drivers safe and reduce speeding, GoSafe has mapped the location of every single speed camera set to be active in Wales in July. Mobile speed cameras in Powys during June Motorists will need to keep an eye out for a host of mobile speed cameras set to be active across Powys this month. Seven common speed camera myths The location of all the mobile speed cameras set to be active in Powys during July, according to the GoSafe 'Safety Camera Location Search' map, are: B4393 - Llandrinio (30mph) A458 - near Bank Farm Caravan Park, Middletown (50mph) A458 - Trewern Village (40mph) Guilsfield C P School (20mph) B4385 - Montgomery (20mph) Ysgol Gymunedol Gynradd Abermule (20mph) Ysgol Rhiw-Bechan, Tregynon (20mph) Treowen C P School (20mph) A470 - Clatter (40mph) Rhayader Church in Wales Primary School (20mph) A44 - Forest Bends (60mph) A470 - Erwood Brecon (60mph) A438 - Three Cocks to Glasbury (40mph) Llangorse Church in Wales Primary School (20mph) A40 - Llanhamlach (50mph) Cradoc County Primary School (20mph) A470 - Llwyncelyn Brecon (60mph) A470 - Beacons Reservoir (60mph) A4067 - Caerlan (40mph) To see the full map including the location of fixed, red light, speed on green and average speed cameras in Powys (and the rest of Wales), visit the GoSafe website (a link to which can be found above).
North Wales Chronicle
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
Mobile speed camera locations in North Wales for July 2025
Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the Welsh Government and Wales' emergency services. Not only is it dangerous, but it can land you a fine and points on your licence. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence. The GoSafe partnership aims to "make people safer on Welsh Roads by reducing casualties and saving lives". So, to keep drivers safe and reduce speeding, GoSafe has mapped the location of every speed camera set to be active in Wales in July. Motorists will need to keep an eye out for a host of mobile speed cameras set to be out and about across North Wales this month, including in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. The location of all the mobile speed cameras set to be active in North Wales during July can be seen on the 'Safety Camera Location Search' map on the GoSafe website. There are set to be speed cameras on major roads including the A5, A470 and A525. While there will be several cameras set up outside schools in North Wales, including Flint High School. To see the full map including the location of fixed, red light, speed on green and average speed cameras in North Wales, visit the GoSafe website (a link to which can be found above).
Leader Live
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Mobile speed camera locations in North Wales for July 2025
Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the Welsh Government and Wales' emergency services. Not only is it dangerous, but it can land you a fine and points on your licence. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence. The GoSafe partnership aims to "make people safer on Welsh Roads by reducing casualties and saving lives". So, to keep drivers safe and reduce speeding, GoSafe has mapped the location of every speed camera set to be active in Wales in July. Motorists will need to keep an eye out for a host of mobile speed cameras set to be out and about across North Wales this month, including in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. The location of all the mobile speed cameras set to be active in North Wales during July can be seen on the 'Safety Camera Location Search' map on the GoSafe website. RECOMMENDED READING: North Wales 'enforcement sites' where speed cameras are monitoring 20mph limit How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check 'Infamous' North Wales road named among the most dangerous in the UK There are set to be speed cameras on major roads including the A5, A470 and A525. While there will be several cameras set up outside schools in North Wales, including Flint High School. To see the full map including the location of fixed, red light, speed on green and average speed cameras in North Wales, visit the GoSafe website (a link to which can be found above).
