A THREE-wheeled RELIANT Robin driver is among a group of residents angry at being caught speeding by a police camera van parked on a ‘safe’ road in North Yorkshire.

Harley Monk, 74, had a clean driving licence for more than 50 years until he was photographed by the van travelling at 35mph in a 30mph zone in Scotton Road, Catterick Garrison, earlier this year. He said he had never seen an accident on the road in 21 years of living in the area.

His friend, Ayub Bhatti, 60, from Scotton, who was also caught out by the North Yorkshire Police vehicle, said: “It’s just a money-making ploy - there must be more important things for them to be doing.”

A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “All our safety camera routes are based on intelligence and analysis of statistics - the best way to avoid a fine is to adhere to the speed limits.”