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hailstorm Regular Visitor
Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 78
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: Speed camera tolerances |
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I don't know if I'm worrying about nothing but this morning I was passing a gatso and was just edging over 30 on the speedo. Prob 30-33mph. I did stamp on the breaks just as I went into the white line area. I presume speed cameras have a certain tolerance?
Only started driving 4 days ago so would be a nightmare if I got flashed. Not that I go speeding around the place. |
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
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The commonly quoted figure is 10% + 2mph
30mph + 10% (3mph) + 2mph = 35mph
60mph + 10% (6mph) + 2mph = 68mph
HOWEVER, some police forces and safety camera partnerships are rumoured to employ a zero tolerance - meaning that if you're over, you get done.
Having said that, though, your speedo should show your speed to be about 10% over the speed that you're actually travelling - so if it showed 33mph, you were probably only doing about 30mph
Does this help? _________________ Andy
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:57 am Post subject: |
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They do but the trigger speed is set by individual partnerships. I'd expect a 30mph camera to fire at 34-36mph or greater.
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hailstorm Regular Visitor
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:11 am Post subject: |
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Ok thanks. I think I'll just try and be extra extra alert. I already know full well there are two speed cameras along the road I travel to work. Just so many things to try and concentrate on. That or just avoid the road altogether. |
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