Speed refunds rest on flat-top 3

Two of the flat-top three signs have been replaced with rounded threes

Speed camera bosses in Devon are taking legal advice amid claims that some drivers may have been wrongly convicted over a faulty road sign.

They are investigating claims that the figure 3 on the 30mph signs was illegal at a mobile camera site between Teignmouth and Dawlish.

Campaigners said the figure has a flat top and can be confused with a five.

Two other signs have been replaced following a decision to drop the case against an allegedly speeding driver.

Teacher David Jennings, from south Devon, was alleged to have been driving at 60mph in the 30mph zone.

He fought his case in 15 court hearings over two years, but just before the final court date the case was dropped without any reason.

Convictions overturned

He claims it was because the area had three of the 30mph signs.

Anti-speed camera campaigner Peter Harry claims the replacement of the two 30mph signs shows there was a problem there.

He said: "They corrected it after David Jennings' case was dismissed."

A statement from Devon and Cornwall Safety Camera Partnership said: "Following a court case relating to the enforcement of the 30mph speed limit in Dawlish Road, Teignmouth, the Safety Camera Partnership is taking legal advice in relation to issues raised."

At nearby Starcross, 1,800 drivers had convictions overturned and £100,000 in fines repaid because signs were wrong.

Last year, a judge threw out cases against four drivers because the speed limit signs were too far apart.