| Vehicle | Built-up area (Street Lit)* | Single Carriageway | Dual Carriageway | Motorway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 60 MPH | 70 MPH | 70 MPH |
 | | 50 MPH | 60 MPH | 60 MPH |
 | | 50 MPH | 60 MPH | 70 MPH ++ |
 | | 50 MPH | 60 MPH ++ | 70 MPH ++ + |
 | | 50 MPH | 50 MPH | 60 MPH |
These speed limits apply to all roads, unless signs show otherwise
* A 30mph limit applies on all roads with street lighting, unless signs show otherwise
+ 60mph if articulated or towing a trailer
++ unless restricted by speed limiter device
| Limit (mph) | Fixed penalty (mph) | Summons (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 MPH | 25 MPH | 35 MPH |
| 30 MPH | 35 MPH | 55 MPH |
| 40 MPH | 46 MPH | 66 MPH |
| 50 MPH | 57 MPH | 76 MPH |
| 60 MPH | 68 MPH | 86 MPH |
| 70 MPH | 79 MPH | 96 MPH |
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The camera types listed below are the only ones that the Partnership looks after in Kent and Medway.
Fixed safety cameras
Find out moreMobile safety camera vans
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Find out moreWhat is the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving? 6 penalty points and a £200 fine, and if you passed your test in the last two years you’ll lose your license.
Safety camera vans now enforce mobile phone offences, as well as drivers not wearing a seat belt and speeding motorists.
Mobile phone use whilst driving Camera operators trigger the laser camera when they see these offences being committed and they are recorded on the DVD system as evidence. The DVD then goes to the Driver Diversion Team where staff send a request for driver information to the registered keeper of the vehicle.
Knowing the law
What’s does the law state?
It is illegal to drive a vehicle and use a hand-held mobile phone or similar device. It is also illegal to supervise a learner driver while using a hand-held phone.
Definition of ‘driving’
‘Driving’ is also defined as when the engine is running, so pulling into a lay-by and not switching off the ignition, or stopping at traffic lights also counts as driving.
Get the Message?
Talking, texting or downloading data onto your phone requires you to concentrate on that activity. Research has proved that if you use your mobile phone (hands-free or hand-held) whilst driving, your reaction times are worse than if you drive under the influence of alcohol and you significantly miss more road warning signs.
For more information about your fixed penalty contact the Kent Police Driver Diversion Team.
Phone: 01622 650200
Email: driver.diversion@kent.police.uk
Visit the Kent Police website
It’s simple – Just Drive!
Before you start the engine of your car, van, bus or truck, switch off your mobile. Set your phone to voicemail or call divert, that way you will not miss a call. If you are on a long journey take regular breaks, get out and walk about and make your calls then.
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How can we help you?
Kent County Council run the Speed Awareness Course. To attend this course you must have received a letter from the police first.
What is the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving? 6 penalty points and a £200 fine, and if you passed your test in the last two years you’ll lose your license.
BookKent County Council run the Speed Awareness Course. To attend this course you must have received a letter from the police first.
Phone: 03000 41 81 81
