SPECS for cities?
17 April 2008, 12:18 PM
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SPECS for cities?
RedSpeed International - RedFusion
Will these be on every UK road?Average speed cameras could soon be rolled out nationwide leaving beleagured motorists with nowhere to hide, it is feared.
A trial of Big Brother average speed cameras that track every inch of your journey is now under way and soon the scheme could be introduced across Britain.
The system has led to accusations that the Government is looking to squeeze even more money out of motorists who are already struggling with spiralling fuel and tax costs.
There would also be a huge increase in the number of penalty points dished out to drivers.
Thirty-four cameras have apparently been installed and are being tested on a five-mile stretch of the A13 in east London from Canning Town to the Gorsebrook interchange.
There are also pilot schemes in Scotland and Nottingham, as well as the cameras being used in a residential street in Camden, north London.
If the cameras catch enough drivers they will almost certainly be introduced on virtually every road in Britain.
Captain Gatso, campaigns director for Motorists Against Detection, told PistonHeads: ‘Enough – we can’t breath with all these cameras. This Government is using a zero tolerance policy to police drivers whereas the real criminals are getting away scot-free.
'The Government and the police must remember they police by consent and that the police force needs all the help they can get with their already fragile relationship with the public.
‘This scheme will no doubt lead to a nationwide roll-out and something must be done.’
The RedFusion system works by recording a number plate at a certain spot and when the vehicle passes the next camera a computer calculates the average speed.
The system even works if a vehicle changes lanes.
An Association of British Drivers spokesman said: ‘It is not how fast you are driving but how you are driving that is important.
'The problem with these cameras is that they will penalise 24 hours a day, even at three in the morning. They are no alternative to police patrolling our roads.’
Hmmmmm.
Will these be on every UK road?Average speed cameras could soon be rolled out nationwide leaving beleagured motorists with nowhere to hide, it is feared.
A trial of Big Brother average speed cameras that track every inch of your journey is now under way and soon the scheme could be introduced across Britain.
The system has led to accusations that the Government is looking to squeeze even more money out of motorists who are already struggling with spiralling fuel and tax costs.
There would also be a huge increase in the number of penalty points dished out to drivers.
Thirty-four cameras have apparently been installed and are being tested on a five-mile stretch of the A13 in east London from Canning Town to the Gorsebrook interchange.
There are also pilot schemes in Scotland and Nottingham, as well as the cameras being used in a residential street in Camden, north London.
If the cameras catch enough drivers they will almost certainly be introduced on virtually every road in Britain.
Captain Gatso, campaigns director for Motorists Against Detection, told PistonHeads: ‘Enough – we can’t breath with all these cameras. This Government is using a zero tolerance policy to police drivers whereas the real criminals are getting away scot-free.
'The Government and the police must remember they police by consent and that the police force needs all the help they can get with their already fragile relationship with the public.
‘This scheme will no doubt lead to a nationwide roll-out and something must be done.’
The RedFusion system works by recording a number plate at a certain spot and when the vehicle passes the next camera a computer calculates the average speed.
The system even works if a vehicle changes lanes.
An Association of British Drivers spokesman said: ‘It is not how fast you are driving but how you are driving that is important.
'The problem with these cameras is that they will penalise 24 hours a day, even at three in the morning. They are no alternative to police patrolling our roads.’
Hmmmmm.
17 April 2008, 01:06 PM
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Holy poop! I wondered what those gantries installed all over the A2 and around the Blackwall tunnel were for!!
"Figures collated by Transport for London indicate a 53% reduction in road fatalities and serious injuries across London since 2002, much of which is due to the introduction of speed camera technology".
I'd really love to know how they worked that figure out and reached that conclusion!
Oh and of course, the congestion toll and its effect on traffic levels and movement, increase in pedestrianisation schemes and traffic calming would have no impact on that figure either
Speed cameras make money for the government, ergo they must work.
Takes the fecking p*ss.
I have it on good authority that Heathrow and Gatwick will be next to have the fecking things installed on the active runways, so I wouldn't bother trying to book a ticket out of the UK - the planes will never get enough speed up for fear of getting flashed to get off the ground.....Oh, and it's bad for the environment as well you know.
Browns Britain: "We'll get our fecking share, don't you worry!"
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"Figures collated by Transport for London indicate a 53% reduction in road fatalities and serious injuries across London since 2002, much of which is due to the introduction of speed camera technology".
I'd really love to know how they worked that figure out and reached that conclusion!
Oh and of course, the congestion toll and its effect on traffic levels and movement, increase in pedestrianisation schemes and traffic calming would have no impact on that figure either
Speed cameras make money for the government, ergo they must work.
Takes the fecking p*ss.
I have it on good authority that Heathrow and Gatwick will be next to have the fecking things installed on the active runways, so I wouldn't bother trying to book a ticket out of the UK - the planes will never get enough speed up for fear of getting flashed to get off the ground.....Oh, and it's bad for the environment as well you know.
Browns Britain: "We'll get our fecking share, don't you worry!"
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17 April 2008, 04:34 PM
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Unfortunately this will mean you spend more time looking at your speedo than you do forwards / mirrors / left / right then out comes a pedestrian / cyclist / car / pet and bang!!
F*cking idiots.
F*cking idiots.
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17 April 2008, 04:58 PM
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Gives me even more reason to pack my stuff sell the house and relocate family to spain
should be some nice roads for my RA
beginning to really hate this 5h1tty country
should be some nice roads for my RA
beginning to really hate this 5h1tty country
17 April 2008, 05:01 PM
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17 April 2008, 09:25 PM
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Whatever you do,don't go to Australia.
Just got back.
15 mph speed limits when one lane of dual carriageway is shut - P L E A S E
Hidden cameras everywhere and loads of unmarked cars with f*ckall allowance given.
Double points on long weekends???? if you can believe it.
Totally **** drivers - well I was in Adelaide.
Nah, I'm afraid you are better off here.
I'm sure we will catch up though
Just got back.
15 mph speed limits when one lane of dual carriageway is shut - P L E A S E
Hidden cameras everywhere and loads of unmarked cars with f*ckall allowance given.
Double points on long weekends???? if you can believe it.
Totally **** drivers - well I was in Adelaide.
Nah, I'm afraid you are better off here.
I'm sure we will catch up though
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