"The end of SPEED CAMERAS?"
22 July 2010, 04:55 PM
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"The end of SPEED CAMERAS?"
An interesting report on the usefulness of speed cameras and the new direction and stance the government seem to be taking.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10723343
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22 July 2010, 06:08 PM
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the link was a clip of devon SUPERB HAPPY DAYS redundancy notices in the post for the speed gestapo workers as well what a bonus . bit early though xmas isnt till december . 25% cut in spending on it that may actually mean plod will have to work for a living now instead of sitting in a van taking photos
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22 July 2010, 06:24 PM
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What's this new smart average speed camera thing? Dont like the sound of that.
22 July 2010, 06:40 PM
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22 July 2010, 09:50 PM
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Thats fine, get rid of the fixed cameras ..... let's get many more mobile units!
Speeders know where cameras are - hidden cars and vans are much better at catching the irresponsible
Speeders know where cameras are - hidden cars and vans are much better at catching the irresponsible
23 July 2010, 12:02 AM
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That's the gist of it though. Basically the idea would have been to collect extensive revenues, then give the money to the sort of spackers you see on jeremy kyle... Woops, I mean improve road safety.
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23 July 2010, 11:53 AM
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They are called Spec cameras, info:
http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/specs.htm
http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/specs.htm
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23 July 2010, 01:02 PM
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Hard to feel sorry for some of these guys loosing their jobs. I saw one the other day. The guy was actually hiding in some blokes garden pointing his camera over the fence a few hundred yards before the national speed limit sign.
It wouldn't be so bad if they pulled you over and looked you in the eye to accuse you of speeding instead of hiding behind paperwork and the system.
I'll say it again: I have never seen a speed trap outside a school!
Boils my p1ss every time.
It wouldn't be so bad if they pulled you over and looked you in the eye to accuse you of speeding instead of hiding behind paperwork and the system.
I'll say it again: I have never seen a speed trap outside a school!
Boils my p1ss every time.
23 July 2010, 01:12 PM
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What are they? Edit - seen answer above.
IMHO people are too resourceful to get caught by "machines" in the long term ... SPECS is defeated by a motorbike FFS!
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IMHO people are too resourceful to get caught by "machines" in the long term ... SPECS is defeated by a motorbike FFS!
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23 July 2010, 01:17 PM
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23 July 2010, 01:29 PM
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23 July 2010, 01:42 PM
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23 July 2010, 02:22 PM
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They are called Spec cameras, info:
http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/specs.htm
http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/specs.htm
Yeah great idea these.
23 July 2010, 02:48 PM
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If that day ever came I expect I'd get the "continuously faulty" box 
There has been talk about insurance companies installing boxes and operating "pay as you drive" schemes.
So hypothetically, if I were breaking the speed limit I wouldn't be insured. I wonder if the pay as you go counter would stop while I was speeding? Hypothetically of course.
There has been talk about insurance companies installing boxes and operating "pay as you drive" schemes.
So hypothetically, if I were breaking the speed limit I wouldn't be insured. I wonder if the pay as you go counter would stop while I was speeding? Hypothetically of course.
23 July 2010, 03:14 PM
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I have said often enough that I think the accuracy of the speedcams cannot be relied upon enough to be used to prosecute drivers. By the same token, I don't believe that excessive speeding is right either. It is unfair on others, it reduces safety margins, and if you do have an accident it will cause more damage and worse injuries.
Our roads are just too crowded these days and also the state of road surfaces is getting worse. All that and high speeds as well is a bad combination. Speed limits are there for a good reason most of the time and it is worth remembering that none of us have a God given right to be hammering along at very high speeds and it is also a pretty selfish act when you think about it. Fifty MPH limits on motorways are surely there to protect those working on the road aren't they? Can't be justified in whingeing about that in my opinion.
I believe that the speedcams are a "cash cow" and the sooner they go the better, As was said they were not used in a sensible or fair manner and not used near schools etc. where they were really needed. I also object to being spied upon by ANPR cameras too.
I think we should go back to many more traffic police cars who would do you for speeding but also would find out if you were uninsured, pissed, or in an unsafe car. It was far better to deal with a human being who might let you off with a bollocking if you had not been really stupid.
The use of those flashing signs which tell you your speed if excessive for all to see always makes people slow down which should be the real object of the game anyway.
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Our roads are just too crowded these days and also the state of road surfaces is getting worse. All that and high speeds as well is a bad combination. Speed limits are there for a good reason most of the time and it is worth remembering that none of us have a God given right to be hammering along at very high speeds and it is also a pretty selfish act when you think about it. Fifty MPH limits on motorways are surely there to protect those working on the road aren't they? Can't be justified in whingeing about that in my opinion.
I believe that the speedcams are a "cash cow" and the sooner they go the better, As was said they were not used in a sensible or fair manner and not used near schools etc. where they were really needed. I also object to being spied upon by ANPR cameras too.
I think we should go back to many more traffic police cars who would do you for speeding but also would find out if you were uninsured, pissed, or in an unsafe car. It was far better to deal with a human being who might let you off with a bollocking if you had not been really stupid.
The use of those flashing signs which tell you your speed if excessive for all to see always makes people slow down which should be the real object of the game anyway.
Les
23 July 2010, 03:34 PM
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It is very simple psychology. They get treated like the boy who called WOLF!
23 July 2010, 03:56 PM
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Just a quick thought... does anyone know someone who has been caught by an average speed camera? What about the variable speed limit cameras?