Robbo
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http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17899
They already have these as you drive into Nottingham from the M1 IIRC
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Matt L
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thats rediculous (sp)  no doubt it will go ahead just so they can get more money for them
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Wrighty
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Hope not
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Brett
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Well, everyones case against classic speed camera was that people suddenly slam on the brakes when they see the white lines causing an accident. Bit of a Touche really isn't it haha
I'm used to these on the way to work anyway tbh.
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MarkM
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They are normall well sign posted...so when your on a stretch with them on...stick to the speed limit...they wont be rolled out nationwide (short to medium term) as it would cost too much...
Simple
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foxyk8t
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On my way up to the midlands just over a wekk ago they were using them in alot of roadworks areas, they do the job as everyone slowed down but it infuriates me that u can't do anything in this country now without money to be made.
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mattfiesta
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The ones on the ring road in notts dont bother me as it was stupidly dangerous with people doin 100+ mph with houses either side.
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JayCarr
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Makes me laugh when i'm in average speed zones and people do 80mph+ up to the camera then brake suddenly when they get near the camera  Do they not understand it takes an average speed.
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Theham85
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That would really piss me off TBH
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Carl
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there is a bypass near me with them on, horrible things.
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by foxyk8t
On my way up to the midlands just over a wekk ago they were using them in alot of roadworks areas, they do the job as everyone slowed down but it infuriates me that u can't do anything in this country now without money to be made.
thats because quite a few road workers get injured or killed from being hit by cars etc and the fact 3 lane often merge into 2 etc so they can be justified there.
i think this should be seen as the last straw if they get introduced on every major road on the uk though
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Brett
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TBH they're quite justified. They're put in accident hot spots. How can you argue with that?
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corsa_rob
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fuck it all...can give me my points...its a joke...why not just limit cars on every road the is...police just do double to speed anyway and get away with it...wont be much point driving soon! bring me the c20xe 
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
TBH they're quite justified. They're put in accident hot spots. How can you argue with that?
Not justified on every road though!
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psycho sport
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I wish people would actually stand united in this situation... everyone accross the country stop paying council tax or something radical like that.
Also i believe we should have another strike and road mayhem in order to piss the government off and do something about petrol price.
Would never happen but i need to vent... thanks!
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Joe
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Well they kinda are justified because it stops people speeding?
[Edited on 17-04-2008 by Joe]
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
Well they kinda are justified because it stops people speeding?
[Edited on 17-04-2008 by Joe]
Thats assuming that 24/7 you need to keep to below a certain speed
As said in the article, this type of thing will make you stick to limits in the dead of night with not a soul around
Its unnescessary and targettign motorists instea dof actual criminals
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XSIHardy
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Right, it says about notts, tht its like a trail, if you do get caught, couldnt u like, sayin to them tht this is a trail, and tht ur software / hardware was wrong. and ur devices have not been roven 100% acreate yet. and get away with it?
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P1CK4D
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"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." Bollocks. Thats exactly where I live I drive down that road all the time 
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
quote:
Originally posted by Joe
Well they kinda are justified because it stops people speeding?
[Edited on 17-04-2008 by Joe]
Thats assuming that 24/7 you need to keep to below a certain speed
As said in the article, this type of thing will make you stick to limits in the dead of night with not a soul around
Its unnescessary and targettign motorists instea dof actual criminals
What they will do though is take away the "grey" area of when its ok to speed...if there is ever such a thing
In black spots and road works they are an excellent idea...they wont roll them out anywhere else though...
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by XSIHardy
Right, it says about notts, tht its like a trail, if you do get caught, couldnt u like, sayin to them tht this is a trail, and tht ur software / hardware was wrong. and ur devices have not been roven 100% acreate yet. and get away with it?
NO 
But feel free to try it...
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
quote:
Originally posted by Joe
Well they kinda are justified because it stops people speeding?
[Edited on 17-04-2008 by Joe]
Thats assuming that 24/7 you need to keep to below a certain speed
As said in the article, this type of thing will make you stick to limits in the dead of night with not a soul around
Its unnescessary and targettign motorists instea dof actual criminals
What they will do though is take away the "grey" area of when its ok to speed...if there is ever such a thing
In black spots and road works they are an excellent idea...they wont roll them out anywhere else though...
AGreed, heres hopign they dont roll them out but that seems to be the suggestion :S
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mattfiesta
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If you want to speed, just keep switching lanes, simple.
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Robbo
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Doesnt work, it still gets you
Its doen on your number plate not location
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by P1CK4D
"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." Bollocks. Thats exactly where I live I drive down that road all the time
34 cameras in 5 miles
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