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I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution but it states that I was doing less than the speed limit for that road. Has it been issued in error?

No, you were probably driving a vehicle that has a speed limit that is lower than the limit for the road. To check the limits for your vehicle visit the 'Knowing your speed limits' page on our website.

Other questions in this category:
What if I go to court?
I think I've been wrongly accused of speeding - should I contest it in court?
I did not know the speed limit of the road as there were no signs. Can I appeal?
How can you prove that the camera is accurate?
Will I have to go to court?
How long will the penalty points stay on my driving licence?
I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution and do not believe that I was speeding.
The Notice of Intended Prosecution was sent three weeks after the date of the offence. Is this too late?
Will I have to go to court?
Can I appeal against the Notice of Intended Prosecution?
What happens if I ignore the Notice of Intended Prosecution?
Are my Human Rights infringed if I respond to this Notice of Intended Prosecution?
I sold my car recently, so why has a Notice of Intended Prosecution been sent to me?
I was caught speeding. Can I have a higher fine and no penalty points?
I was caught using a mobile phone whilst driving. Can I have a higher fine and no penalty points?
I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for speeding. What happens now?
Why have I received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for a speeding offence?
What should I do if I have lost my driving licence?
I have a clean driving licence. Is this taken into consideration?
My licence is from another EU country but I live in Great Britain.
Can I have a copy of my photograph?
Who sets the speed limits?
Who decides where safety cameras are needed to enforce speed limits?
Why can't I speed up at night when no one else is on the road?
What is the national speed limit for a van?


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