http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/picture...ic_24561_t.jpg

Yes, cardboard cut-out, but - to be honest - if you drive with your eyes open it should make to check your speed?

Pete

 

Slow down?? I'd have to stop due to fits of laughter at the coppers funky white helmet, which force is that??

 

i would be tempted to hit the ****** if i knew it was fake

the *******s have won anyway, i check my speed every time i see a white van parked by the side of the road, and still hit the brakes even if i am not speeding

 

Me too

Would make you slow down though

 

As there only card id run them over!

 

It would, bit like the cardboard cutout Rover SD1's they used to use back home in Shropshire.

 

Sneaky ******* will probably put that up for a week then put a real camera behind the cardboard cut out.

 

What about the poor dwarf Police Officer who is holding it steady at the rear??

Pete

 

be a usefull pattern plate for the shotgun

 

There's one of these outside of a house in my area (made by a local resident)

All it has managed to accomplish so far, is several (unprovenly-related) crashes, where drivers have lurched onto the brakes and skidded in panic.

Granted the one in this picture is cosha, but the one by us is totally illegal.
Will cause more accidents than prevent them IMHO.

Dan

 

Only any need to hit the brakes if you are speeding

It actual fact, by the time you see the speed detector, it's far too late - your speed has been logged!!

Pete

 

ye u onlt need to if ur speeding but u will still do it just to make sure every time u think there a copper.

Like i cant walk through airport security with out getting very adjitated n looking highly suspisious!

Not that iv done anything wrong but when ppl are out to catch u for sumthing u never know what u mite have done by mistake.

Just as it has been proved with speed cameras they will not reduce acidents just increace them.

 

Ever though of English lessons?

Pete

 

Ok then ill burn it! That way he has got some time to run away!

 

The psychological aspects of seeing one of our "boys in blue" stood to the side in a high-visibitly coat, pointing something at you, results in you slowing/changing your immediate behaviour. I don't care who you are.

Whether you're speeding or not - it will have an effect on you.

Dan

 

na im alright. Thanx for the offer though

 

Pot calling kettle black

Dan

 

Have seen these in Thailand and Japan where they are very popular in some areas.

They make you slow down the first time you see them, but after that its just a laugh.

 

There are a few local forces that give speed guns and hi-vis jackets to local residents, they log the cars that are speeding and the police send them a letter..

 

Pete ever thoughT of spelling lessons.
Ady.

 

You say that, but I hit the brakes if I see a parked white van, then check my speed.

IMO, and obviously you will have your own opinion (which normally differs from the majority!) the use of camera's and white vans increases the accident rate, due to drivers spending most of their time looking for speed traps, rather than concentrating on potentially dangerous situations.

I drive 30K miles a year and it would help if I was allowed to get on with driving, rather than trying to spot some sneaky copper/camera trying to tax me £60..........

 

That is quite funny

I can see them getting nicked though

 

hitler tash with a perm marker would be good as well PMSL

 

yes thats terrifying! lmao

 

 

Would I slow down? Probably not.

If it was in a sensible location where you shouldn't be speeding anyway (30mph or other built-up area) I'd be generally close enough to the speed limit to not worry about getting caught. However, I would, as an instinctive reaction, look down at my speed momentarily.....just to make sure.

If I saw one of these on an open NSL section of road, I might react differently.

I'm not sure how the police can win on this one....people are forever moaning about too many police catching people speeding, so they put up what is effectively a warning sign......and everyone moans about it!

 

Isle Of Man wear white helmets. Appart from the women, who wear black, for some reason...

 

Unfortunately, only a small percentage of the population realise this*. I have followed a marked police car at 35mph in a 40 zone, to find that they hit the brakes when passing a camera. A large number of people brake first then check their speed, seems it's human nature to feel guilty even if you aren't!

*Please note, whilst I'm suggesting that on this one point PSLewis might be a touch brighter than a lot of people, I'm not advocating that as a general principle or in any way suggesting "if only more people were like PSL"!

 

Don't you be worrying about cardboard. Look what we have to now be scared of! http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=500279

 

That's why I bought a GPS detector (£124). Doesn't detect mobiles, but it does warn you of frequently used mobile sites. When driving somewhere I dont know, it's nice to concentrate on driving, and let the box warn me if required. I actually drive slower as well, as it nags you until you drop below the limit near a potential site (or school).