| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
FrequentFlyer
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 962
Location: London
|
 Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| I assume that you had 'proof' via the on board tacho ? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
classy56
Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 08, 2006
Posts: 441
Location: Dorset
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| FrequentFlyer wrote: | | I assume that you had 'proof' via the on board tacho ? |
Absolutley, but even with the tacho it is not easy to prove your innocence.
For example you come off a dual carriageway doing 65mph onto a 40mph, you reduce speed to 40mph and get flashed at 22.50hrs and your tacho is reading 22.49hrs that would be hard to prove I would imagine.
Never been in that situation so I am just guessing.
_________________
Tomtom Go730T
App 8.300
Map v815.2003
To old to die young. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:53 am Post subject: |
|
|
| classy56 wrote: | | GJF wrote: | Hide alongside a coach when going past the camera.  |
Joking aside, that might not be as silly as it sounds 
For some reason a coach will trigger certain cameras when well within the limit. This is allegedly because of the shape and size of the vehicle, we were once told when I contested a 'flash' that it was probably because the air con pods on top of the coach had set it off, it was a common occurrence apparently, so it was a "not guilty m'lord" |
oooooh, so you have been guilty of triggering a speed camera
I'm going to plead ignorance on this one because I just fail to understand why air con pods on top of a coach should trigger a speed camera.
....this doesn't mean that I'm accusing anybody of speeding 
Surely, the shape, size and weight of vehicles should be included in the evaluation of these cameras.
Alternatively, perhaps we should be questionning whether vehicle colour has an effect on laser or radar reflections when considering that Stealth fighters require a coat of special paint in addition to their whacky shapes
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mostdom
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jul 10, 2006
Posts: 1964
Location: Surrey, UK.
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:06 am Post subject: |
|
|
| classy56 wrote: | | ...For example you come off a dual carriageway doing 65mph onto a 40mph, you reduce speed to 40mph and get flashed at 22.50hrs and your tacho is reading 22.49hrs that would be hard to prove I would imagine... |
The evidence is on your side as it is the police who would have to prove that the difference put you in the right place at the right time. Crown P. would drop it if you contested the case. (Probably  )
| GPS_fan wrote: | | ...Surely, the shape, size and weight of vehicles should be included in the evaluation of these cameras.... |
They just do ok! Why do some people always want to know how everything works. yeish!
_________________
Dom
HERE LIES PND May it rest in peace.
Navigon 7310/iPhone Navigon&Copilot |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
| mostdom wrote: | | Why do some people always want to know how everything works. yeish! |
This is how people learn 
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | This is how people learn |
So how does that work then? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
| PaulB2005 wrote: | | Quote: | | This is how people learn |
So how does that work then? |
You ask questions
People give you answers
You are older and wiser (unless some  gives you the wrong answer )
...that's how it works 
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
| mostdom wrote: | | Why do some people always want to know how everything works. yeish! |
You are never too old to learn...
...you are never too young to teach
A thought for the day is more than most people can handle
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | You are older and wiser (unless some gives you the wrong answer |
So what if that was the wrong answer you gave me there??? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
| PaulB2005 wrote: | | Quote: | | You are older and wiser (unless some gives you the wrong answer |
So what if that was the wrong answer you gave me there??? |
That would depend upon the question.
'Never argue with a fool - people might not know the difference' Murphy's Law
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | That would depend upon the question. |
Ah my fault - fair enough. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BoPeep
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/03/2003 22:46:42
Posts: 953
Location: Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
. <<- Here's the topic....  <<- Here's you guys.
Regards,
Bo Peep.
_________________
TomTom 730
HTC Desire - Co Pilot Live Premium (Europe) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mostdom
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jul 10, 2006
Posts: 1964
Location: Surrey, UK.
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:45 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Bo Peep wrote: | | . <<- Here's the topic... |
How does that work then?
_________________
Dom
HERE LIES PND May it rest in peace.
Navigon 7310/iPhone Navigon&Copilot |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BoPeep
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/03/2003 22:46:42
Posts: 953
Location: Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
It works by you all staying on topic and then I don't have to get evil.
Regards,
Bo Peep.
_________________
TomTom 730
HTC Desire - Co Pilot Live Premium (Europe) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
So much for asking a simple question.
This thread was only started as another rant by Stargate and these cameras have been covered elsewhere anyway, so this thread should have been locked long ago if it's simply a case of keeping to the topic and not being repetative.
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
