I was going down the A50 (Groby Road) and there was a Police Camera Speed Van on the opposite lane (Going up the A50).

What I want to know is can they still do you for speeding when I was slightly over the speed limit on the lane going down?

As a general rule they can`t measure the speed you are doing.
A speed camera, Gatso type requires two photographs. The one as you enter the measured zone and then one as exit.

The zone is a set distance and distinguished by the white lines you see as you pass the camera. Usually horizontal dashes.

The speed of your vehicle can then be calculated not only by the internal electronic workings of the camera but also by the second photo taken as you exit the zone and this can be done by mathmatical calculations

Rule of thumb is two flashes to the rear, expect a NIPD unless of course the film has run out :) One or two flashes to the front from the other carrige way is a no no

Beware of the new ones which there is no escape. YET

No flashes. The driver of the Van gave me dirty look.

This was not a Gatso, it was one of those new Van Camera thingys.

Vin i'd of fort u had dun enuff mods 2 go faster than speed of light & thus out run any form of detection;) Hmm anyway aint no expert on the subject but i wood guess that u wood b safe, i mean if he gave u a huge grin then u wood no he could smell the money u wood have2 donate :eek: but a nasty look wood mean he is gutted he didnt set up yer way :D
Si

Si thats ALMOST legible!!

You MUST try harder, you are slipping :D - and you'v got a reputation to maintain!

Buzz :D

Thanks for the feedback.

Si - Hows the Blitz zorst?

SPEAK UP!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Tiz quality totally pi$$ed set of neighbours ;) & that's with silencer in :p best not boot me outa garage thou twin subs gettin fitted next week :eek:
C ya soon m8y
Si

Vinesh,

it depends on what was in the van and whether you where coming towards the back of the van

see http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Accused_...dgets_Home.htm for more info. Basically they stick a laser in the back and point it at you. No need for flash !

Dave. :(

Very very unlikely. He would need a clear and unobstructed view of you and your vehicle. Never had anything to do with those vans so can't be sure. But I would say you were ok. I wouldn't be to worried about it just remember him on the way back he is sure to remember you ;)

[Edited by wrxmark - 9/11/2002 7:32:04 PM]

I can stop panicking now. :)

The van was parked up on the side, but he did not have a clear view as there were a few cars going past the van.

Cheers.

[Edited by Vinesh - 9/11/2002 10:42:03 PM]

|>u^^0 \/\/0t u ^^34^ ;) :p
Si
editted due 2 typo:eek:

[Edited by scooby_si - 9/11/2002 10:18:47 PM]