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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:56 am Post subject: Rear facing average speed cameras on M1 |
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It seems that average speed cameras around Junction 30 -32 on the M1 are subtly different from all the others. They're rear facing.
Why is that a notable difference? Well, until now, motorcyclists, with no front number plate, have been able to ignore average speed cameras. But not any more.
It's not clear if this change is one we'll see rolled out to other installations, or even if the necessary approval for processing offences from these cameras is in place, but we'll investigate further.
Regardless, the message is clear, no-one can afford to ignore average speed cameras.
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:06 am Post subject: |
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What I can't understand is why 'they' haven't done this before. |
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marksfish Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Jun 25, 2005 Posts: 802 Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:32 am Post subject: |
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I've been through several sets over the last few months with rearward facing cameras. One set I remember is the M25 around the Gatwick area. Wondered why it had been done, now I know _________________ Garmin Drivesmart 51 LMT-D Europe |
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Graculus Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 51
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:58 am Post subject: |
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They have done this before.
The roadworks section of the M25 between J5 & J6 has a mixture of front- and rear-facing cameras. |
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DKGame Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 19, 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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They've got them on the A12 too in the roadworks around the Chelmsford area. Been there for a good 2 months or so now. |
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lenfish Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 49
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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"Regardless, the message is clear, no-one can afford to ignore average speed cameras."
Apart from those who have yet to grasp the concept of "average speed".
Len |
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andy-c1 Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2005 Posts: 1039 Location: East Sussex
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:20 am Post subject: |
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and on the M23 ...still amazed at how many people get caught at these...
Even had some idiot fly past me and slow for the camera ... busted _________________ TomTom 5001 |
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beneast Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 10, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:47 am Post subject: |
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The ones on the A38 alongside the M6 toll have been rear facing since they went in, years ago! |
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Quinny1 Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 29, 2005 Posts: 202 Location: Ossett.West Yorkshire.UK.
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:49 am Post subject: |
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The funny thing is, the final camera southbound, is just before the de-restriction sign, and the amount of motorists that speed up when they see it, are blissfully unaware that there is a camera literally 50 yards before it. |
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Cunninar Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 12
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Rear facing average speed cameras on M1 |
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Good to see the usual army of workmen visible on this picture. Here's this week's challenge - report any ave speed sections with workers actually doing anything |
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K13ehr Lifetime Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Don't they need to be able to see the drivers face for a successful prosecution? |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4462 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:39 am Post subject: |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Quinny1 wrote: | The funny thing is, the final camera southbound, is just before the de-restriction sign, and the amount of motorists that speed up when they see it, are blissfully unaware that there is a camera literally 50 yards before it. | Unless they are really close to the average limit already, it won't make enough difference to take them over the limit. |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:15 am Post subject: |
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K13ehr wrote: | Don't they need to be able to see the drivers face for a successful prosecution? | They would not be rear facing if that were true |
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stephenbeharrell Lifetime Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2009 Posts: 7
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:18 am Post subject: a bit off and on subject |
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Is that a manufacturers logo on the speed camera? I didn't think it was ok for any government/official dept to promote a brand especially on a motorway. On subject, I wonder how many bogus number plates there are because I can't believe so many drivers that go through these systems at high speed are that daft.
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