Derby pensioner who fought M1 speeding penalty cleared

His wife of 14 years, Maggie, 81, likened her husband’s crusade for justice to that of the sub-postmaster Alan Bates, who successfully took on the Post Office over its Horizon software.

She said the last 15 months had been “absolute hell”, adding: “The one thing I’m looking forward to is going to bed and sleeping all night.”

Mr Anderson said prosecution evidence in other speeding cases could also be “questionable” after his case was dropped.

A CPS spokesperson said: “The CPS has a duty to keep all our cases under constant review.

“All our cases are considered on their own merit and according to the evidence presented to us by the police.

“We kept in regular contact with Mr Anderson’s representatives throughout this case.

“When new evidence came to light, and after a thorough review of the evidence, we concluded that there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction, and the case was discontinued.”

A spokesperson for National Highways said safety was its “number one priority”, adding: “We provide information to police forces across the country, who will decide whether or not to prosecute.”

West Yorkshire Police declined to comment.

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