The Speed Deterrents on our Roads

The Speed Deterrents on our Roads

Britain’s roads have been subject to speed restrictions for an awfully long time, 1865 in fact, when steam powered road vehicles were limited to 2mph in built up areas, and had to be preceded by a man carrying a red flag.

In 1896 the first speeding fine for an internal combustion engine car was given to Walter Arnold, for tearing through East Peckham at 8mph, and it cost him one shilling.

Things have certainly changed and technology has delivered upholders of the law and speed limit enforcers some very Continue reading “The Speed Deterrents on our Roads”