There is a case later this month in the European Court of Human Rights (we don't have a constitution) that may declare these cameras illegal.
When you get 'caught' on one you have to sign a form telling them who the driver was. As it is a criminal offence (speeding) this denies the 'offender' the right to remain silent and forces you to incriminate yourself.
If they make it a civil offence, then they can keep the cameras and fine us for speeding but they can't suspend your licence.
Speed cameras don't catch drunk drivers, dangerouse drivers, uninsured drivers etc etc etc but they do reduce traffic cops who do catch them.
I don't rate the EEC much, (it costs us £59 Billion a year to get shafted by the rest of the member countries) but at least they have a bit of protection form the Human Rights legislation. It was only passed to protect corrupt Euro politicians but seems to be a nice little earner for Tony Blairs wife ( a human rights lawyer).
