DRIVERS have evaded speeding fines after a little-known rule which leaves them being cancelled in seconds.
Those caught going too fast on camera could escape a hefty fine if they take note of this stipulation.
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According to money experts, there is a 14-day rule that could offer you an alternative to forking out a large sum of cash.
The MoneyHelper website describes how those who have been photographed driving too fast should receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution and a Section 172 notice within two weeks of being caught.
Although, this time scale can vary depending on the time of year, how busy their police force are and the system that caught them.
There is some truth behind being able to cancel a ticket if a driver doesn’t receive the notice through their letterbox within 14 days of being caught.
However, all the police have to do is prove the ticket “should have reached” the “registered owner” of the vehicle pictured.
The MoneyHelper website explains: “This means the letter could go to an old address if you’ve not updated your license, it could go to a hire company or to your work address if the vehicle isn’t yours.
“If it gets to one of these within 14 days, it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t reach your address for another fortnight.”
This also means that postal delays do not affect the rule, for instance in the event of strikes, a court would not be swayed.
There’s still some hope for drivers hoping to make use of the rule.
If a ticket was written up and issued outside of the two week period then there is a possibility the ticket could be cancelled.
Drivers should not rely on this to get away with speeding, as there is no guarantee that a contested ticket will disappear with further fines and added points on offer.
Generally, speeding tickets vary with different punishments depending on how much a road-user has exceeded the speed limit.
Fines are banded by the speed limit in the area and those who receive 12 or more points within three years could be disqualified from driving.
Some first time speeders may be offered the chance to attend a speed awareness course instead of a financial payment or points.
It is also important to remember that receiving points on your licence could lead to a higher premium on your insurance, so you’ll end up paying more in the long run too.
The increase depends on where you live, your age, type of car and various other factors that insurance companies consider when quoting you a price.
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