"The end of SPEED CAMERAS?"

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23 July 2010, 03:59 PM

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23 July 2010, 04:05 PM

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Anyone else notice, that in one section of the film it was raining.

Aren't certain camera's not type approved to be used in the rain

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23 July 2010, 07:38 PM

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fifty MPH limits on motorways are surely there to protect those working on the road aren't they? Can't be justified in whingeing about that in my opinion.

The M1 South of Sheffield had something like 10 miles of average 50mph with not a single cone in sight and certainly no workers. This is what the whinging is all about. If there is genuine need for it e.g. workers that are actually there, then fair enough but that is seldom the case.

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Oh they do work on them then, drove through 3 lots on the M25/M1 the otherday and didnt see any workers.... but saying that i was the only one it seamed sticking to 50 still

There does seem to be people that know something I dont as there are often people taking no notice of the SPECS and gunning it, are they the ones with dodgy number plates or something?

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24 July 2010, 09:55 AM

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Oh they do work on them then, drove through 3 lots on the M25/M1 the otherday and didnt see any workers.... but saying that i was the only one it seamed sticking to 50 still

It is annoying when no one is working on them I agree. I suppose they will leave the limit if the road is down to one carriageway because of coning, but very stupid to restrict the road if it is fully open.

You were probably wise to stick to 50 though-just in case a camera is waiting to get you.

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24 July 2010, 09:57 AM

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I reckon they would be of more use if they set them to 32 or 33 rather than 28 or 29!

It is very simple psychology. They get treated like the boy who called WOLF!

I have no idea what speed they are set to, but they certainly make people slow down.

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24 July 2010, 10:21 AM

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Thats fine, get rid of the fixed cameras ..... let's get many more mobile units!

Speeders know where cameras are - hidden cars and vans are much better at catching the irresponsible

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24 July 2010, 10:37 AM

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We have got the new specs being tested in Essex at the moment, not looking forward to them going active. They are posted at every slip road are designed to not be fooled by lane changing

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24 July 2010, 10:58 AM

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I have no idea what speed they are set to, but they certainly make people slow down.

Les

No doubt but, I should qualify that last statement. I meant they seem to read a few MPH fast when compared with tomtom and my mates tachograph (or what ever they are called).

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24 July 2010, 11:28 AM

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Next time I see one I will check it with my Snooper then.

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24 July 2010, 11:36 AM

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Is the snooper the best out there? Anyone got any top recommendations? What models?

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24 July 2010, 11:54 AM

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All I can say is that the Snooper has done well for a few years now.

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24 July 2010, 12:10 PM

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I never believed speed cameras saved accidents,they were a way of screwing the drivers once again.One thought tho I was very naughty was caught doing 34 mph in 30 zone,elected to do speed awarness couse.I think they should used more often,people have to give a day up and attend makes one think rather than just chuck money in the post

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24 July 2010, 03:59 PM

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We have got the new specs being tested in Essex at the moment, not looking forward to them going active. They are posted at every slip road are designed to not be fooled by lane changing

Just let your front plate get very dirty or let it fall off & be slow to put it back on ...

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