Hand held speed cameras aren't all that acurate
08 October 2007, 03:56 PM
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Hand held speed cameras aren't all that acurate
Inventor wins speed camera battle
Dr Phillip Tann
Dr Tann claims his system is more accurate than mobile cameras
A scientist escaped a charge of speeding at 42mph, after claiming a device he invented showed him travelling 12mph slower.
Sunderland University lecturer Phillip Tann, 45, was told mobile speed officers recorded him speeding in a 30mph zone in the city last November.
But Dr Tann, from South Shields, had data from a satellite tracking device, showing him travelling at 29.18mph.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed proceedings against Dr Tann had ceased.
Dr Tann was told he had committed the offence on Sunderland's Kier Hardie Way on 27 November 2006.
He was faced with a fine and penalty points, but contested the case and elected for trial at Sunderland Magistrates' Court.
Officer retired
Dr Tann's invention is built into a mobile phone and records its location and speed on a computer database.
The design has already received government funding, with a £60,000 NStar proof of concept award.
His company, Autopoietic Systems, plans to market a consumer version of the technology later this year.
The technology lecturer believes his case could open the floodgates for other motorists accused of speeding.
He also called for better training for police officers who have to use mobile speed detection equipment.
Dr Tann said: "The mobile cameras used are not 100% accurate.
"My system can track a GPS phone within half-a-metre of where it is, whereas devices currently on the market can, at best, only track a phone within five metres."
A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said: "The officer who operated the camera has since retired.
"Without his verbal evidence, we could not prove the case to the required standard."
Dr Phillip Tann
Dr Tann claims his system is more accurate than mobile cameras
A scientist escaped a charge of speeding at 42mph, after claiming a device he invented showed him travelling 12mph slower.
Sunderland University lecturer Phillip Tann, 45, was told mobile speed officers recorded him speeding in a 30mph zone in the city last November.
But Dr Tann, from South Shields, had data from a satellite tracking device, showing him travelling at 29.18mph.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed proceedings against Dr Tann had ceased.
Dr Tann was told he had committed the offence on Sunderland's Kier Hardie Way on 27 November 2006.
He was faced with a fine and penalty points, but contested the case and elected for trial at Sunderland Magistrates' Court.
Officer retired
Dr Tann's invention is built into a mobile phone and records its location and speed on a computer database.
The design has already received government funding, with a £60,000 NStar proof of concept award.
His company, Autopoietic Systems, plans to market a consumer version of the technology later this year.
The technology lecturer believes his case could open the floodgates for other motorists accused of speeding.
He also called for better training for police officers who have to use mobile speed detection equipment.
Dr Tann said: "The mobile cameras used are not 100% accurate.
"My system can track a GPS phone within half-a-metre of where it is, whereas devices currently on the market can, at best, only track a phone within five metres."
A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said: "The officer who operated the camera has since retired.
"Without his verbal evidence, we could not prove the case to the required standard."
08 October 2007, 07:35 PM
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i`m paranoid as hell in the scooby..
but i`ve managed to get a parked van doing 2mph with the gun we have in work
its been known for years about their failing but sadly not enough people contest them.
big up the jammers.. i mean sorry, big up the remote laser devices
but i`ve managed to get a parked van doing 2mph with the gun we have in work
its been known for years about their failing but sadly not enough people contest them.
big up the jammers.. i mean sorry, big up the remote laser devices
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I read that a laser targeting the rear of a car with a sub and amp in the boot will get a false reading because of the vibrations
Would love to know if theres any truth in it maybe we can run a test sometime
static car with some bad *** base just to see the outcome
Would love to know if theres any truth in it maybe we can run a test sometime
static car with some bad *** base just to see the outcome
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WHAT A PITTY HE WASN'T ABLE TO PROVE IT IN COURT, DUE TO THE COPPER LEAVING THE SERVICE AND THE CASE BEING THROWN OUT
, STILL EXCITIN' STUFF FAIR PLAY TO HIM
, STILL EXCITIN' STUFF FAIR PLAY TO HIM
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I wonder if all those people who have been convicted by these evil devices that read incorrect speeds, will be contacted, and have any points revoked, fines refunded, and be compensated if a conviction caused hardship, or even job loss.....
I wonder if all those people who have been convicted by these evil devices that read incorrect speeds, will be contacted, and have any points revoked, fines refunded, and be compensated if a conviction caused hardship, or even job loss.....
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oh dear
there must have been a sale on for speed cams yesterday .into carrick.1 trap.outa carrick.another trap. into whitabbey.another trap. back from flabbycentre.yet another trap.
id have been faster walking ffs..
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id have been faster walking ffs..
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