New 'Stealth' Cameras Catching Offenders on the Road
More and more police forces across the UK are trialling ‘stealth’ cameras which use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or who are using their mobile phones whilst driving. The use of such cameras significantly increases the likelihood of a person being caught offending on the road. If this has happened to you, we are here to help.
At J D Spicer Zeb, we know your driving licence is highly important to you and we want to do everything we can to ensure that you stay on the road. We have seen first-hand how losing your licence can affect your employment, your home and your relationships. We are a long-established solicitors’ firm with a team of lawyers who are highly experienced in motoring law.
Convictions for motoring offences have the potential to result in devastating consequences, even more so when excellent legal support is not acquired from the outset. The severity of offences such as not wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone whilst driving should not be understated – any investigation by the police or prosecution at court can have instant ramifications for both your home and work life.
We fully understand the daunting nature of facing a motoring offence charge and thus we make it our mission to be there for you whenever you need it, whether that be through immediate legal advice, or reassurance and support. We boast solicitors with the highest level of expertise who can each help you to secure the best outcome possible in your case.
New ‘Stealth’ Cameras: What you Need to Know
If you have received a postal requisition for a motoring or driving offence caught by new technology, or have heard about the new ‘stealth’ cameras in action, you may be questioning how it all works.
What is a ‘Stealth’ Camera?
A ‘stealth’ camera is a piece of technology which was first launched back in 2021 to help police to spot motorists who are driving whilst using their mobile phones, and motorists who are not wearing seatbelts. However, the use of this modern technology is on the rise, with numerous police forces trialling ‘stealth’ cameras in areas up and down the UK.
Rather than just using one fixed camera to catch motorists (e.g. speed cameras), a ‘stealth’ camera can be mounted to a vehicle or trailer and uses multiple different cameras. This allows for the capturing of images which, once processed, can give police a full picture of the people and contents of a vehicle. As such, the police are able to see who is wearing a seatbelt, and whether the driver is using a mobile phone.
Are ‘Stealth’ Cameras Effective?
‘Stealth’ cameras are extremely effective, and trials in different areas of the UK have been highly successful. In 2022, during a test period in Devon and Cornwall, ‘stealth’ cameras detected 590 seatbelt offences, and 45 offences involving mobile phones, over a trial lasting just 15 days.
After images are processed, they are each reviewed by humans prior to conviction to ensure that the elements of the relevant offence are all present. However, the cameras make it far easier to capture a high number of offenders in a short period of time.
Finding a Solicitor for ‘Stealth’ Camera Offences
J D Spicer Zeb Solicitors serves those accused of motoring and driving offences on a very regular basis, boasting an expert team with decades of experience in these types of cases. Whether you seek advice for a single appearance, or anticipate a more complex case that may escalate to the Crown Court, our team is available to provide assistance for matters being dealt with as a result of ‘stealth’ cameras. Contact us today to arrange a consultation (LINK).
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Our highly experienced ‘stealth’ camera offence solicitors offer:
- 24/7 legal support in person and over the phone, 365 days a year
- Representation anywhere in England and Wales
- Highly experienced solicitors to support you during a police interview
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Whether you have been accused, arrested, charged, released on bail or under investigation, or are worried about your current legal position in relation to a ‘stealth’ camera offence, get in touch with our driving offence solicitors as soon as possible.
Speak to our Expert ‘Stealth’ Camera Offence Solicitors in London, Manchester and Birmingham Today
For an initial consultation on your legal position and the available options, please call 020 7624 7771.
For urgent advice at any time of day or night, please call our emergency number 07836 577556.
You can also email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk or fill out our quick online enquiry form and we will get back to you quickly.
Our expert ‘stealth’ camera offence solicitors can also represent you at any court across the UK if you are due to make your appearance.
Why Choose our ‘Stealth’ Camera Offence Solicitors?
If you have had to head to the police station or court for a driving offence as a result of ‘stealth’ cameras, it is absolutely vital that you receive the right legal advice and support from specialist motoring offence solicitors at the earliest opportunity.
While you can use a duty solicitor in these situations, they may lack the specialist expertise required to support your case.
Our dedicated solicitors have a wealth of combined experience in a variety of driving offences which they use to provide expert advice and representation and give you the best chance of securing a positive outcome for your case if you have been caught by ‘stealth’ cameras.
We will guide you through the entire process with clear, straightforward advice that allows you to understand your situation, rights, options and possible outcomes.
Our dedicated motoring offence lawyers are ready and available to act in your defence, around the clock, including on weekends and bank holidays.
Contact our ‘Stealth’ Camera Offence Solicitors Today
For urgent specialist advice, immediate representation or to speak to our solicitors in London, Manchester and Birmingham confidentially about a driving or motoring offence, please call 020 7624 7771 or email solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form and we will get back to you quickly.
For immediate representation and advice, call our emergency number 07836 577556 and we will provide you with the urgent assistance you need.
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