Faulty Speed Camera M4-2493B - Jcn 10-8/9 Eastbound
Reported via mobile in the Sign issue (NH) category anonymously at 15:45, Fri 28 October 2022
Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3921604.
I traveled through the variable speed camera at 09:30 on 23/10/2022 and when I passed under the overhead sign it definitely read 60mph, as myself and my passenger had been very carefully monitoring the signs, using speed limiter and were particularly cautious due to the very poor driving conditions. As we came out the other side of the gantry we were both surprised to notice a double flash from a camera as we knew we had not been travelling above the speed shown. The following sign we came to did go down to 50mph and I again adhered to the limit. On my return from London on the afternoon of 25/10/2022 I noticed that virtually every vehicle on the Eastbound carriageway was getting flashed by the same camera as we had been through on 23/10/2022, it is hard to imagine so many people were ignoring the speed sign and can only conclude there must be a some technical problem and a review of variance in numbers flashed compared to normal might highlight the situation? I have today received a fixed notice, which will be impossible to contend without going to court, which I will not be doing. From what I saw there must be an enormous number of other drivers who have also been caught out by what I have to suggest is a fault and I would request this matter is investigated urgently.
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Yes, Correct, I also got the notice for M4-2493B for 25th October and was not driving abobe 70mph speed.
Posted anonymously at 13:17, Fri 4 November 2022
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Thank you for your report concerning a possible faulty camera on the M4.
There is a slight discrepancy over the location of the camera described in the log. Using the coordinates and the point indicated on the map, there is no camera at this location. If more detailed information is provided for the location of the camera this would help an investigation.
Alternatively, our Customer Contact Centre is available 24 hours a day at:
• 0300 123 5000
• info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Kind regards
National Highways
Posted by National Highways at 11:15, Wed 9 November 2022
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Regarding the slight discrepancy. The number of the camera is give in the title. This will tell you the position. I was flashed at the same camera at 9:15am under the same circumstances.
Posted anonymously at 08:43, Fri 18 November 2022
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I've got a notice for M4-2493B as well on 7th of November saying that I've exceeded a variable of 40 MPH speed limit in an area where the speed limit is 60 MPH.
Posted anonymously at 18:08, Sat 19 November 2022
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Hi, was anyone able to successfully contest the PCN. Please let me know as I am in similar situation now
Many thanks
Posted anonymously at 21:26, Mon 24 April 2023
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Think I got caught on this speed camera coming back from Bracknell last night. Was not doing over 70 mph I did notice the double flashing. Braked and looked at the speed odometer it was under 70 MPH it was 70 on my sat nav system.
Posted anonymously at 00:42, Sun 28 May 2023
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I've just received a notice, dated 03/08/2024 however, was using a speed limiter at the time.
Can you please verify the information as otherwise it is difficult to know whether people have truly been speeding in the alleged area or, have had their speed taken at a different location, where the speed limit was not as suggested.
Posted anonymously at 14:31, Monday 16 September 2024
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Hi I was served with a notice for the camera and I dont recall overspeeding because I was mindful of the limit and cameras. I saw other cars being flashed too! Anyway, with no photographic evidence provided by the police even in the digital age, how can you contest the speed notice!
Posted anonymously at 14:41, Sunday 6 October 2024
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I received a notice today that I was caught speeding @ 82mph when I was in a convoy of cars with a speed limiter and cruise control on, I am the only one to receive a notice, all other drivers have received nothing, we were all traveling similar speeds
Posted anonymously at 16:41, Wednesday 9 October 2024
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I received a notice for speeding at this location @87mph and I can't remember going that fast.. It was for 11th Oct 2024. Any chance that this camera is faulty as I see two other users receiving tickets for 6th and 9th Oct
Posted anonymously at 12:04, Monday 4 November 2024
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I received a PCN on 10th November 2024 on the same location M4 JCT 10-8/9 Northbound I the car was on speed limiter . No way I was going fast. I think the people in charge of these camera needs to assures members of public that the speed camera in question is calibrated and it is accurate 100% otherwise people will start loosing faith to any PCN coming from that camera. I see many people complaining about it and no reply from authority !! Can someone give us answers please
Posted anonymously at 14:13, Saturday 16 November 2024
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