M6 Junction 4a (M42) Speed Camera

M6 Junction 4a (M42) Speed Camera

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ChrisP99

Original Poster:

2 posts

33 months

Saturday 12th February 2022
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Hello,

I am slightly bricking it here.

I regularly travel on the M42 Northbound via the M6 Southbound from central Birmingham. As I'm sure you know, there is 2 speed cameras on the sliproad at Junction 4a with a 50mph speed limit (why that is I do not know, every time I pass it, they're doing nothing, probably some HS2 crap).

Yesterday, I was on that sliproad, and I went past the first speed limit at 50. Then I passed the second camera (I swear I did anyway...) still doing 50.

On the approach to the M42 itself as the road bends, I began to speed up to 70. In my right wing mirror as I was about 55/56, I saw two flashes, and I'm now very worried that I've just been done.

My question is to all you lovely Pistonheads:

- Do you recall where the cameras are on this sliproad? The first one I 100% went past doing the speed limit, because I always remember to set the cruise control to that when I'm on it. The second one, I can't remember where it is, and I don't know if I've been flashed or if it was someone else.

- I have only very recently moved here from Northern Ireland, if I have been caught, do you know what will happen to me? I really, REALLY don't want points. Plus, the car is still registered to my NI address, so I don't know what the rules are regarding me doing a speed awareness course.

Thank you for your help smile

billyzahid

1 posts

7 months

Monday 8th April
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Hi mate - i know this is late but what happened?

juliedoorn

1 posts

6 months

Wednesday 1st May
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I’ve just had a speeding fine for 59 in a 50 on this M6 M42 4a slip road
I followed the 50 but then there was no signage I can remember at the slip road so I accelerated as I assumed it was back to normal speed .
Does anyone know how far back the last 50 sign is before the junction. ??
I’m not sure wether to appeal it

benfree

1 posts

3 months

Friday 9th August
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I’ve just had a letter for doing 59 too in the exact same spot I could have sworn I didn’t see any signage? Anyway any luck with the appeal ?

Riley Blue

21,631 posts

233 months

Friday 9th August
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Why would you increase speed if you hadn't seen a sign advising that it was OK to do so?

What a weird lot you are.

Sonofabrit

1 posts

3 months

Saturday 17th August
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Same, just got one from 9th of August at 1am. I'm pretty diligent with these speed zones and not from that area. Would like to know how you guys got on and how good the signage is?