£15k speed fine couple fighting on

May 1 2009 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

He said, because of the way light travels, the camera could not have made an accurate measurement.

The couple’s first appeal was rejected by Huddersfield magistrates, who increased the fine to £100 and ordered them to pay £200 costs.

They then took the matter to Bradford Crown Court, where Dr Fielden represented his wife.

He claimed that, according to his best estimate, the car was only travelling at about 31mph.

But the judge, Recorder Jonathan Hill, found in favour of the speed camera company and told the Fieldens they would have to pay £15,000 towards the costs of the case.

Dr Fielden would not go into detail about the basis of the High Court appeal.

But he said: “It is based on new evidence that has come to light.”

He added: “Appealing to the High Court puts the whole matter of payment of the costs on hold.

“Things have been OK since the hearing, apart from all the extra work involved in lodging the appeal.”

The couple expect it to be months before they are given a date for the hearing.