The Metropolitan Police Prosecution Team has said that a sign with the wrong 50mph speed...
Published: 10:22 pm February 5, 2024
Updated: 11:41 am October 8, 2025
Drivers Face Fines Despite Faulty Speed Limit Sign on A20 Eastbound

A recent incident involving a misplaced speed limit sign on the A20 Eastbound in Sidcup has left numerous drivers facing fines for speeding, despite claims that the erroneous sign would not have impacted enforcement measures.

The Metropolitan Police Prosecution Team has revealed that a 50mph sign, wrongly placed on the A20, would not have affected the enforcement of the 40mph average speed limit previously imposed by Transport for London (TfL).

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