Northants Police were on the local TV this evening. They're still maintaining that the cameras are on black-spots.

However the tickets they've issued have risen from around 4,000 in 1999/2000 to 85,000 for this year.

What a wunch of bankers.

 

In defence of Northants police, I am sure they will show a corresponding drop in accidents.

 

I could probably show you the location of Red Rum too doesnt mean its true

 

I think Red Rum is at the finishing post ( albeit buried ) at Aintree. Do you mean Shergar?

 

Do you know i thought that after i wrote it LOL

 

Stevie,

Personally, I don't think they did.

They showed something around a 10 - 15% decrease in fatalities (down 70+ from 80+), which is good, and probably resulted from their targeting blackspots. But the rest is bollox.

I find it insulting that they keep coming out with this rubbish, and expect us to beleive it

Based on their figures, they'd have to issue 110-120,000 tickets next year to get a similar decrease. And that's on the basis that ALL vehicle related fatalities are as a result of speed, which simply isn't the case.



[This message has been edited by Josh L (edited 27 July 2001).]

 

In defence of any police force ( NOT ), if you fail to punish abysmal driving, guess what, you will still get serious accidents.

By alienating generally law abiding citizens, you just lose friends and supporters.


Ian, sorry mate, could'nt resist.