Just had a conversation with a mate about speed cameras, he told me something which, if correct, could be very bad for many people.


Basically it goes like this:

Travelling along the M1, a camera takes a pic (video?) of all traffic, a fixed distence further (miles) another camera takes pic of all traffic. A computer then matches the number plates, if you averaged more than the speed limit, time elapsed and distence known, then you are prosecuted.


Firstly is this a true story, or urban myth?

Secondly is this the end of speeding?

Thirdly I think this stinks.

 

I believe this was the pilot testing of the new SPECS system. I don't think it's up on the M1 anymore, but is in operation in Nottingham and will be in Gloucester.

 

Edited message after reading Neils Links.

SHI* we are in trouble.

Your right it does stink.


Nathan..

[This message has been edited by Nathan L (edited 26 April 2001).]

 

This is the new breed of digital cameras with direct feed back to DVLA. But this week I have read that the trials in Nottingham have been a failure as drivers slowed down so much only 9 people per month were being caught and this didnt give enough money to fund the camera !!!

 

Also is this being discussed in parliament (because pic is from front civil liberties come into it?)?

 

Sounds like this thread is about the same thing....

Matt