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Roads Infrastructure
16 December 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses a technical anomaly affecting variable speed cameras and signs on some roads, leading to incorrect enforcement actions.
Action Requested
National Highways has identified and acknowledged the issue, providing data to police for redress of affected cases. The Government will offer financial compensation and remove incorrectly applied licence points. An approved solution is being implemented, interim measures are in place, and an independent investigation will be conducted.
Key Facts
- Technical anomaly occurred since camera upgrades under previous government.
- Affected approximately 2,650 out of six million total activations over four years.
- Impact on fewer than 0.1% of road users on 0.2% of roads in England.
- National Highways and police working to implement solution and provide redress.
- Interim measures include increased Traffic Patrol Officers.
- Independent investigation into the origin of the anomaly is planned.
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