Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

If that is an april fool then its in bad taste. Also why is there no figures to compere with. How do we know that the numbers have changed if they have not issued the original figures. ???

Maybe they have found its cheaper to fund the cameras so they can get rid of some traffic cops !

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

If your licence will stand it, if you get the option of three points or take a 'speed awareness' course, take the three points.

They are using the money from these courses to help fund the cameras, deny them the cash

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

I have the equipment to ensure that any black spots are known to me well in advance. Updated automatically via the Internet ;)

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

The easiest way for people to deny the authorities the revenue from cameras and prevent their further proliferation is to drive within the relevant speed limits isn't it. Do that and they'll be less likely to acquire points, suffer related increases in insurance premiums too or wind up in court or prison. Simples :)

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

would agree cant be a april fool.

DEREK if you read it its hypocrite as although accidents are up those sites which had Speedcameras locations have actually had a reduction of accidents.

Now that says two things here the Cameras are NOT in blackspots and there clearly as money making excercise.

How can they justify switching them back on if those sites reduced accident rates.

Surely re-location to those area which have the brunt of accidents should be done.

This where I dont get this fixed Camera locations 20 years ago it might been horrendous location. However in time it may have had a restructure of road or better education/knowledge makes the location no more an accident blackspot.

However that location is still deemed blackspot yet true blackspots become ignored on grounds of resources. I doubt many camera's is here for accident prevention.

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agreed I never speeded intentionally always gone within the speed rules.

I however had two incidences where I was forced into speeds beyond the legal limit and both ocassions the police accepted the reasons.

Firstly coming down a hill in wroxham had car tailgating and was unable to brake down to 30 through idiot. Copper with speed gun and pulled over to tell him I was trying to break and he said he could tell by the reducing speed and even commented the driver behind was an idiot.

Another was a Fire engine and a bad bend I speeded up to match his speed as it was dangerous to pull over. Soon it was safe to pull over I did so again spotted by cop thought was in trouble pulled me over for chat. He commended me for thinking ahead and knowing driving within speed would caused a delay.

So despite years of driving within the speed I have had 2 incidents suppose a copper forcing the absolute law could fined me both times.

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

I have sped up, moved through a red, (and will continue to do so) to allow emergency vehicles past.

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

It shows its never black and white.

Now if my incident and yours was caught on fixed unmaned camera then both would been fined. Yet we both did what was correct to help emergencies get there without delay.

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

Shame the local figures were inconclusive regarding accidents, so they used national figures instead. :dozey:

Re: Speed cameras axed over funding
 

http://www.trapster.com/

End of exercise.