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Old 04 July 2004, 03:30 PM
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Red face Ooops.......driving without due care by a Truvelo??

So exactly how clear is a pic to the front of the car from these things??

I've got a horrid feeling that I've been caught by one in a "comprimising position"........! If its only a £60 fine & 3 points, then she wos worth it.........!

Dont they flash RED when they do ya??

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Old 04 July 2004, 03:38 PM
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no flash with these Im afraid
Old 04 July 2004, 03:44 PM
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lol sounds like you've come on here to brag about it
Old 04 July 2004, 04:09 PM
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Well unless your length comes above the dashboard I'm pretty sure you'll be ok.
Old 04 July 2004, 04:34 PM
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LMAO at spoon
Old 04 July 2004, 05:01 PM
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not braggin.............worried...........
Old 04 July 2004, 05:08 PM
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Don't be silly you'll be fine. I was once driving at 90mph down the M8 with a lass that had a mouthfull whilst texting my brother to brag when a taffic cop car past and didn't batter an eyelid
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Probably didnt see a thing Kenny, same as the poor lass
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i hope she didn't spill it.

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Old 04 July 2004, 07:16 PM
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worried cos its my sisters car............! i dont want her asking for "proof"......!
Old 04 July 2004, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by matt.bowey
worried cos its my sisters car............! i dont want her asking for "proof"......!
If it was with a girl then look on the bright side, your sister won't be asking for the poof!!
Old 04 July 2004, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaybird-UK
no flash with these Im afraid
IIRC they do have a flash, just like Gatso's it's just that it has a red filter?
Old 04 July 2004, 11:10 PM
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I concur with nevetas

Truvelo,s flash,, the reddy purple lens filters the flash so you dont get blinded and suffer redeye!!!


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Originally Posted by Nevetas
IIRC they do have a flash, just like Gatso's it's just that it has a red filter?
To avoid the 'flash' which is given out by a rear facing Gatso camera the Truvelo system uses an infra red flash which produces no visible 'flash' to the approaching driver.

source: here
Old 04 July 2004, 11:36 PM
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I think I disaggee with that website Jaybird, just from when I've seen them going off.

Anyone give us the official verdict on this please?
Old 04 July 2004, 11:38 PM
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I have been flashed by one head on and it was definately purple
Old 04 July 2004, 11:40 PM
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Yeah I really think it's just a flash with a purple film over it, to stop it from dazzling you.

Could be very wrong though!!
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oh well, goes to show not everything on the web is fact!
Old 05 July 2004, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
I think I disaggee with that website Jaybird, just from when I've seen them going off.

Anyone give us the official verdict on this please?
Officially a friend of mine got 3 points and £60 fine from the one opposite the Green Man pub and hotel by Silverstone. Definitely a flash and definitely reddy/purple.

How we didn't spot the bloody thing is beyond me - bright blue and yellow and all... The number of times I've passed that thing before and have always chuckled to myself "well - they won't get any money out of me with that thing!"
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I think you are just looking for attention!

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what is it with doing gatso.. . gatso..truvello.. gatso.. all on the same road..

false sense of security!
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