A retired engineer had his speeding ticket quashed after he proved that speed camera markings in his village weren’t the correct length.
Wayne Erasmus, 55, used a tape measure to prove that the white lines covered by the camera were incorrectly marked.
The camera on the A4138 in Hendy near Llanelli has been in position for 12 years.
Erasmus was sure he was adhering to the legal speed limit when driving through the village and decided he would contest his speeding ticket.
He found that the white lines used to calculate the speed were three inches out meaning he appeared on the speed camera to be going faster than he actually was. So instead of driving at 36mph as the camera suggested, he was actually only driving at 30mph.
Mr Erasmus took his evidence to Llanelli magistratates court who agreed with hsi findings and threw out the speeding ticket which would have meant a fine of £80.
Wayne said: “The lines on each section were three inches short which makes a big difference.
“It will impact on other drivers and I hope to see them have their fines refunded.
“It was worth challenging it as I got it to court and the case was dismissed.”
Carmarthenshire transport manager John McEvoy said: “The markings referred to will be measured by our team this week to confirm the interval measurements reported to the court and, if necessary, amended.”