As I mentioned on another post, I e-mailed Speed Check - the makers and contractors of the SPECS cameras, and I have recieved the following e-mail....I hope this sorts out all this crap that's been posted here:


3rd December 2003

SPECS Email Hoax

There are several hoax emails regarding speed cameras circulating at the moment. It has been implied that a SPECS system has been installed on the M4, the M6 between Preston and Knutsford, the M62, the M60 and M56. Speed Check Services would like to assure all
interested parties that there are currently no SPECS systems in operation on any of these sites.
I can confirm that as of today, there are two major roadworks areas with a SPECS safety camera system deployed on motorways. These are:
M6 - Jct 18 - J19
Started June 2003 – Expected to be in place until March 2004
M6 Thelwell Viaduct Jct 19 - 20
Started August 2002 – Duration

The systems are installed at roadworks on motorways to encourage drivers to adhere to the reduced speed limit, with the sole purpose of improving site safety for road-workers and motorists. The SPECS system uses ANPR technology and works in pairs to calculate the average speed of motorists traveling between two points. These highly visible safety cameras encourage compliance with the temporary speed limit throughout the length of the
traffic management area.
The details of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit are recorded digitally and are processed and checked by The Police to confirm their validity. SPECS cameras are always deployed overtly in conjunction with focused press activity in order to generate public awareness. New installations of SPECS cameras are announced on our website in the news and events section, so please continue to visit for future updates. It is the objective of Speed Check Services to operate with honesty and integrity and as a result, we are always happy to answer any questions relating to our products or services.



So, let this be the end of these hoax e-mails!! :)

[Edited by ALi-B - 12/3/2003 10:51:11 PM]

[Edited by ALi-B - 12/3/2003 10:51:35 PM]

2 hopes

NO & BOB

;)

:confused: You've lost me!!

(perhaps it's too late plus been watching W.brom beat Man U + Beer :D)

Where did you get that "quote" from as it's not in my post! ;)

I had poetic licence with my quote ;)

2 Hopes of putting this to bed

No Hope

and

Bob Hope

aha! :D

I feel rather stupid now! :o

;)

BTTT, so the masses will read it ;)

I got this on the subject :
"The following email is sent on behalf of Chief Inspector Val Prince, Lancashire Constabulary's Head of Road Safety to scotch a rumour that is doing the rounds on the internet suggesting there are hidden speed cameras on the M6. There are no SPECS cameras in Lancashire. There are, however, very visible, clearly marked SPECS cameras on the Thelwall viaduct where significant repair work is being carried out on the bridge. There are no speed cameras hidden in any signs. "
It then repeats the text of the hoax and finishes with the statement


"Please remember there are NO SPECS cameras in Lancashire, the rumour is not true!"

AND I KNOW ITS TRUE !!!!!!! otherwise I'd have no licence !! But watch out at Thelwall.

BTTT 'cos people don't read past page 1 :rolleyes:

Any chance of this being sticky mods??

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OH THAT'S VERY CLEVER MODS!!!!

THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED HERE in "NSR" AND IS DIRECT REPLY TO ALL THE THREADS IN "GENERAL" ON THIS ISSUE [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

FFS :rolleyes:

[Edited by ALi-B - 12/5/2003 3:10:48 PM]

:D