AA introduces speed camera map

kronas · 28-06-2005, 01:08

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

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The AA supports this view, and is publishing new maps detailing the whereabouts of the dreaded yellow boxes.

The AA is also pointing out the locations the police favour for mobile speed traps that are often far more difficult to spot.

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 ?

nffc · 28-06-2005, 01:12

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 **** ***....

AndrewJ · 28-06-2005, 01:17

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

punky · 28-06-2005, 01:21

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.

nffc · 28-06-2005, 01:22

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Originally Posted by Saxodriver

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

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

purenuman · 28-06-2005, 01:36

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

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Please note that our database is not to help you speed in areas where you shouldn't, it's to help you lower your speed throughout all roads that you drive, and to be aware of potential areas where Safety Cameras may be in force for informational purposes only, so you can be more vigilant at monitoring your speed throughout these locations and ensure that you don't accidentally travel a few miles per hour above the speed limit like when traveling down a steep hill, or when you're overtaking another vehicle.

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

kronas · 28-06-2005, 01:42

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

Halcyon · 28-06-2005, 02:11

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.

Keytops · 28-06-2005, 02:20

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Originally Posted by nffc

depends on the tolerance/calibration of the speedo (which is a horrendously inaccurate instrument)

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....

zoombini · 28-06-2005, 08:45

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Originally Posted by Keytops

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

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

bopdude · 28-06-2005, 08:53

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

purenuman · 28-06-2005, 09:12

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Originally Posted by bopdude

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

We are just trying to drive down the cost of motoring

bopdude · 28-06-2005, 09:14

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Originally Posted by purenuman

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Originally Posted by bopdude

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

We are just trying to drive down the cost of motoring

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.

paulyoung666 · 28-06-2005, 09:18

cant see whats wrong with it

bopdude · 28-06-2005, 09:22

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

cant see whats wrong with it

One thing is that you'll have to look at the map whilst driving so's you can avoid the

safty camera's

thus knocking up the accident rate whilst reducing speeding