AA introduces speed camera map
 

the AA has published its 2006 road atlas with speed cameras dotted around the country now available on the maps.

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0...377803,00.html

so does this really ensure drivers can speed freely or is the guide really an asset for drivers ?

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seeing as the official line is that speed cameras are to slow down motorists in accident blackspots, then if it improves road safety then it has to be a good thing.

But then, we all know the official excuse is that they're to make money out of the motorist yet again as they're an easy target and that Blair is a slimy git who talks more ******** than Joe Kinnear and Kenny Senior (in my opinion) who may as well **** ***....

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Don't speed and you don't get fined by the camera's?

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It will help, but it won't point out mobile speed traps & the white rats hiding behind bushes with radar guns. Nor will it point out undercover cars.

Still it will be nice to see where all the SPECS systems are as they are hard to spot, and hard to get round.

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Easier said than done... but then, I think we all know what they're REALLY for and it's not safety.

Plus the cameras are triggered at 4 mph plus a top-up of 3-5 mph above the limit meaning anything between 37 and 39 mph is fine in a 30 limit before you get "clocked"... depends on the tolerance/calibration of the speedo (which is a horrendously inaccurate instrument) and the camera (which needs to be calibrated regularly or the ticket's not worth the paper it's written on)... lame

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http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras.php

Yeah............. sure.........

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funnily enough i had to set up a GPS system for someone and its the exact same link.

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I think its a good idea. It will make people aware of where the cameras are and they will know this is an area where it is important to keep a safe speed and be aware.
Drivers will know when to slow down.
I've seen some drivers smash on the breaks when they notice the camera at the last minute. This in itself can cause an accident as the other cars wonder what on earth is going on.

As long as the drivers dont try to use this new map whilst driving and reading it at the same time, I think it will help motorists overall.
Most cameras are in danger spots and it will let them know in advance that they should slow down in that area.

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10% is the allowed tolerance for speedo's - which is speed cams can be set for 34mph in a 30mph zone.


pondering why (on the subject of percents), the scientific mode of Windows calculator hasn't got a percent button....:dozey:

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I'm not so sure about that, I can remember the 10% being removed because modern speedo's are more accurate.

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NOOOOO not another speed thread, its simple enough, don't do the crime if ya can't do the time ;)

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We are just trying to drive down the cost of motoring ;) :angel:

:D

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I'm all for that, will be putting some POI's ( points of interest, camera's ) in my TomTom dir, when I get my GPS anttena on Saturday. :D

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cant see whats wrong with it :shrug:

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One thing is that you'll have to look at the map whilst driving so's you can avoid the :erm: safty camera's :rolleyes: thus knocking up the accident rate whilst reducing speeding :tu: