speed camera flashes on other side of the road
14 July 2005, 12:40 PM
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speed camera flashes on other side of the road
was in my lorry last and a speed camera flashed on opposite side of the road this was a duel carriagway so 4 lanes across i was doing about 48 in a 40 (there is roadworks there) this also happend at 3am (so no workers on the road) can they actually catch you on opposite sides of a duel carriageway as there is no white lines on my side of the road either
14 July 2005, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
GATSOs are able to record oncomming violations but they arent approved to do so by the Home Office.
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14 July 2005, 01:44 PM
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As long as it is a 'proper' gatso - i.e a big yellow/grey box then thats part of the fun of speed cameras......
Blast past them fast enough going towards them they get confused and flash - they usually only flash once too........
I wish more people KNEW that gatsos ONLY take pics from behind - 'safety partnerships' paint lines of both sides of the road to brainwash the stupid into thinking they work both ways - the more well informed know better
n.b DO NOT try this with a Truvelo camera - Blue camera with red lenses - or it will prove expensive!
Blast past them fast enough going towards them they get confused and flash - they usually only flash once too........
I wish more people KNEW that gatsos ONLY take pics from behind - 'safety partnerships' paint lines of both sides of the road to brainwash the stupid into thinking they work both ways - the more well informed know better
n.b DO NOT try this with a Truvelo camera - Blue camera with red lenses - or it will prove expensive!
14 July 2005, 01:50 PM
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They DO work both ways, as Ive already said; a GATSO can be set for oncomming violations but they arent approved for use in that manner by the Home Office. A number of Camera Partnerships have attempted to use them in this manner too, despite the lack of approval.
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14 July 2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Hu
As long as it is a 'proper' gatso - i.e a big yellow/grey box then thats part of the fun of speed cameras......
Blast past them fast enough going towards them they get confused and flash - they usually only flash once too........
Blast past them fast enough going towards them they get confused and flash - they usually only flash once too........
Never been caught yet
Originally Posted by Dr Hu
I wish more people KNEW that gatsos ONLY take pics from behind - 'safety partnerships' paint lines of both sides of the road to brainwash the stupid into thinking they work both ways - the more well informed know better
n.b DO NOT try this with a Truvelo camera - Blue camera with red lenses - or it will prove expensive!
n.b DO NOT try this with a Truvelo camera - Blue camera with red lenses - or it will prove expensive!
as it takes its pictures of the front of on coming traffic, so you couldn't get
done by one on the other side of the road ??
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14 July 2005, 02:11 PM
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They DO work both ways, as Ive already said; a GATSO can be set for oncomming violations but they arent approved for use in that manner by the Home Office.
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My missus 'got flashed' and was subsequently fined by a Gatso on the otherside of the road a few months back. In Holland they are allowed to get you both ways
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14 July 2005, 02:33 PM
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A ...er...friend sets them off in the opposite direction if possible- to waste the film.
So annoying when people slam on the brakes for one facing the other way.
In theory they could get a snap of you going the other way, but if you actually look at where you are when it flashes, the angle of the camera is such that they wont be able to see the number plate, and normally a fair chance they cant see any of the car at all.
Not to mention they legally cant prosecute you for it in the opposite direction, and if you contest any such case on that basis it will get dropped straight away,
This erm friend....passes 2 en route to work three nights a week- flash twice too- and has been doing that for 7 months now, so has probably wasted approaching 160 or so seperate shots B@stards.
*legal disclaimer- all of the above may be fictional.
sets them off in the opposite direction if possible- to waste the film.So annoying when people slam on the brakes for one facing the other way.
In theory they could get a snap of you going the other way, but if you actually look at where you are when it flashes, the angle of the camera is such that they wont be able to see the number plate, and normally a fair chance they cant see any of the car at all.
Not to mention they legally cant prosecute you for it in the opposite direction, and if you contest any such case on that basis it will get dropped straight away,
This erm friend....passes 2 en route to work three nights a week- flash twice too- and has been doing that for 7 months now, so has probably wasted approaching 160 or so seperate shots
B@stards. *legal disclaimer- all of the above may be fictional.
14 July 2005, 09:00 PM
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I've seen this happen once or twice on the bike too. However it is risky to play with fire - you never know how much time/staff they have on their hands given all the money they make...
. However it is risky to play with fire - you never know how much time/staff they have on their hands given all the money they make...
14 July 2005, 10:58 PM
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But the Truvelo wouldn't be facing you if its on the oppositte side of the road
as it takes its pictures of the front of on coming traffic, so you couldn't get
done by one on the other side of the road ??
as it takes its pictures of the front of on coming traffic, so you couldn't get
done by one on the other side of the road ??
15 July 2005, 10:43 PM
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thought most people new you could set them off from other direction with out any chance of being caught, been doing that for years but only with the live ones that the radar pics up lol
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They may flash you when approaching but they are not supposed to and the evidence is not acceptable for a conviction.
I would be inclined to complain to the police about the danger of the light flashing in your eyes!
Les
I would be inclined to complain to the police about the danger of the light flashing in your eyes!
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11 September 2008, 12:50 PM
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I love wasting as much film as possible. There is one facing up to the A40 from Shephards Bush roundabout in London. I like to blast past it on the other side. God it's a sensitive little soul. Flashing like buggery all day long for the wrong people
11 September 2008, 01:21 PM
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Also might confuse those who enjoy setting off facing Gatsos
11 September 2008, 06:28 PM
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http://www.radar-detectors.co.uk/images/truvelo.jpg
If it was a Gatso, then you're ok, as they're not home office approved for front facing photos, as explained above.
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