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Warning over speed cameras as experts share real reason why some don't 'flash'

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Driving experts have debunked a popular speed camera myth which could land motorists with fines and penalty points. When it comes to speed cameras, it is best to always be on your best behaviour.

However, since their creation, many drivers have conjured up countless tips and tricks to cheat the system without slowing down.

But drivers are being urged to ignore one myth in particular that could have dangerous consequences. As speed cameras are known to flash when capturing drivers, many think that if they don't see one, they haven't been caught.

But a tweet shared by the RAC highlighted that even if you don't see a flash, that doesn't mean you haven't been captured. It read: "Myth: If a speed camera doesn't flash, it means you've not been caught. "Fact: "Older designs such as the Gatso camera system still use a visible flash, but many newer models use infrared light which is not visible to the naked eye."The simplest way to avoid being caught speeding is sticking to the speed limits."According to the AA, Speed cameras record a vehicle’s speed by using detectors in the road or radar technology, depending on the type of camera.The Gatso is a type of fixed speed camera which means that it records the speed at which your car passes at a particular spot.

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