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Salusa VC
TunDraGon
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Posted - 2006.07.26 13:56:00 -
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I am sick of them!!
Got clocked twice on the same stretch of road (early morning, dual carriageway, no traffic, long open stretch).
79 mph & 80 mph!!!
And they say they are not revenue earners!!
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Mitten
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 14:02:00 -
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 Originally by: Salusa VC
79 mph & 80 mph!!!
Does not compute. Complaining about UK Speed cameras. Posting your mph.
Dont the UK use KM instead of miles?
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Alexi Borizkova
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 14:20:00 -
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Originally by: Salusa VC
I am sick of them!!
Got clocked twice on the same stretch of road (early morning, dual carriageway, no traffic, long open stretch).
79 mph & 80 mph!!!
And they say they are not revenue earners!!
Simple solution, cease breaking your nation's laws.
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LoxyRider
Body Count Inc.
Mercenary Coalition
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Posted - 2006.07.26 14:29:00 -
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Originally by: Mitten
Originally by: Salusa VC
79 mph & 80 mph!!!
Does not compute. Complaining about UK Speed cameras. Posting your mph.
Dont the UK use KM instead of miles?
No we use mph so it computes fine.
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Ikvar
Sharks With Frickin' Laser Beams
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Posted - 2006.07.26 14:45:00 -
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1. We use MPH in the UK, we aren't *shudder* Europeans...
2. Stop speeding, then you won't get caught by speed cameras.
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Salusa VC
TunDraGon
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Posted - 2006.07.26 15:22:00 -
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You miss the point...
I am not contending I was speeding.
My point is how are two mobile camera's within 3 miles of each other on a clear stretch of road contibuting to road safety?
Would it not be better off locating them at accident blackspots?
Or maybe its just an easy way to get cash from fines?
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Alexi Borizkova
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 15:29:00 -
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Answer me this, after getting hit twice, are you planning on doing much more speeding?
Hit people in the wallet enough times, threaten to do it more, and they will cease breaking the law. Next most effective deterant beside public capital punishment, with the wonderful side effect of generating revenue.
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Xrak
Black Nova Corp
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2006.07.26 15:32:00 -
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People who complain about speed cameras, are just as bad as burglers who complain about barbed wire.
You broke the law, you got caught, deal with it.
If you want to have increased speed limits then write to your MP or something.
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Ikvar
Sharks With Frickin' Laser Beams
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:11:00 -
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Originally by: Salusa VC
My point is how are two mobile camera's within 3 miles of each other on a clear stretch of road contibuting to road safety?
By making people slow down around there, reducing speeding and thus decreasing the potential for it to become an accident blackspot?
Or maybe because a lot of people see 3 miles of clear road as a 'whatever the **** you want MPH' sign and they know they'll be speeding down there, so they can get points on their lisence and get them off the road.
Sorry, but people habitually breaking road traffic laws REALLY ****s me off 
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Sakura Yoshimitsu
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:22:00 -
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I run over baby seals in my snowcat, while speeding.
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Yoshimako
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:25:00 -
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lol. Its harsh, i havent been caught yet, somehow.
I really wouldnt worry about it tho m8. In the even u get so many points u get banned u can still carry on driving.
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Salusa VC
TunDraGon
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:32:00 -
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Edited by: Salusa VC on 26/07/2006 16:33:29
Originally by: Yoshimako
lol. Its harsh, i havent been caught yet, somehow.
I really wouldnt worry about it tho m8. In the even u get so many points u get banned u can still carry on driving.
I just named my missus as the rider. She can take the points. Full face helmet ftw
Lets see all the do-gooders throw a hissy over that...
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solidshot
Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:32:00 -
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Originally by: IkvarBy making people slow down around there, reducing speeding and thus decreasing the potential for it to become an accident blackspot?
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doesnt work like that, i live in north wales which i riddled with camera's and the local cheif copper is known as the mad mullah of the traffic taliban, and since they have started to increase the numbers of speed cameras the numbers of deaths on local roads has increased significantly not decreased 
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Malicious Afterthought
PRIDE OF THE BLACK JOKE
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:44:00 -
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Edited by: Malicious Afterthought on 26/07/2006 16:57:01
An associate of mine was radar gunned by a policeman hiding behind a sign, at EEK! mph whilst being late to catch a ferry.
They weren't stopped, but are watching the post very carefully at the moment. Apparently, it's a 6-8 week wait from a hand held device, according to a man down the pub. Although, the fact that bikes don't have number plates on the front is a good thing, they are wondering if the policeman wrote down the plate as they went past.
EDIT: I think the use of speed cameras is by and large a good one, especially on bits of road that are known to be dangerous. I can think of several around this area that would benefit from ones, most notably on blind bends, so people would slow down for them. However, maybe a better speed awareness regeime would be in the event of someone passing them their test, give them they keys to a sports car and an open airfield and let it get it out of their system, then and there.
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DirtyHarry
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 16:44:00 -
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Edited by: DirtyHarry on 26/07/2006 16:45:08
Originally by: Salusa VC
I am sick of them!!
Got clocked twice on the same stretch of road (early morning, dual carriageway, no traffic, long open stretch).
79 mph & 80 mph!!!
And they say they are not revenue earners!!
Will you speed on that stretch of road again? most likely NO (unless you like fines and points on your licence)
Have they done their job in stopping idiots (yes I called you an idiot) speeding in that area, YES
Jobs a good en
Havocide - DirtyHarry
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Salusa VC
TunDraGon
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Posted - 2006.07.26 17:50:00 -
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Edited by: Salusa VC on 26/07/2006 17:50:29
Originally by: DirtyHarry
Will you speed on that stretch of road again? most likely NO (unless you like fines and points on your licence)
Have they done their job in stopping idiots (yes I called you an idiot) speeding in that area, YES
Jobs a good en[/quote
No, I will now religously watch my speedo, whilst not paying any attention to what is going on around me. Afterall, 9mph over the limit is really dangerous on an open road with no traffic about.
If you think going 9mph over the speed limit (in a 70 zone) makes me an "idiot", then you obviously have very little driving/riding experience.
By your definition the vast majority of road users are idiots.
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DirtyHarry
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:01:00 -
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Its called a speed LIMIT for a reason, as in the maximum you should be going on that road. It does not mean you should travel at 70, im sure going at 60 would have been more wise to ensure you didnt go over the limit?
Havocide - DirtyHarry
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Lardarz B'stard
Amarr
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:08:00 -
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There is legislation in place that says that speed cameras can only be placed in areas classed as having a history of accidents or injuries.
Many police forces seem to interpret "having a history of accidents" as meaning " a little old lady stubbed her toe on the kerb once" though.
I hate speed cameras. I advocate attacking them with an axe.
Not sure how it is possible to not see them though - they stick out like a sore thumb.
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solidshot
Sebiestor tribe
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:13:00 -
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Originally by: Lardarz B'stard
There is legislation in place that says that speed cameras can only be placed in areas classed as having a history of accidents or injuries.
i believe prescott has changed the law on this? last i heard was that plod can now hide the cameras whereever they like behind bushes ect
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Lardarz B'stard
Amarr
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:20:00 -
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Originally by: solidshot
Originally by: Lardarz B'stard
There is legislation in place that says that speed cameras can only be placed in areas classed as having a history of accidents or injuries.
i believe prescott has changed the law on this? last i heard was that plod can now hide the cameras whereever they like behind bushes ect
They can use the mobile ones for that.
The gatsos have to be visible.
And it was Stephen Ladyman that got the bill passed.
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Gothikia
Regeneration
Axiom Empire
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:34:00 -
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Yep ****es me off, but simple solution if your car (and in my case, a van) is old enough, just get some powertools, some batteries, scraps of aluminium and make your very own licence plate masker :D
(my plate just flips up 180 degrees to show the back and even passed its mot, hahah)
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Top Hat
Reikoku
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:53:00 -
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Edited by: Top Hat on 26/07/2006 18:53:42
****in forums!
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Top Hat
Reikoku
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2006.07.26 18:53:00 -
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You managed to get caught twice on the same stretch of road, with no other cars around, were you asleep or are you just stupid?
If you cant spot a speed camera / mobile van, then you shouldnt be on the road, it shows your awareness is poor, considering they stick out like a sore thumb, and to not see them on a quiet straight stretch of road is even worse.
If you did spot them, your brakes are there for a reason.
Speed cameras are evil I wont deny that, and I support the burning of them, just make sure you keep your eyes open in future.
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Salusa VC
TunDraGon
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Posted - 2006.07.26 19:59:00 -
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Edited by: Salusa VC on 26/07/2006 20:01:40
Originally by: Top Hat
You managed to get caught twice on the same stretch of road, with no other cars around, were you asleep or are you just stupid?
If you cant spot a speed camera / mobile van, then you shouldnt be on the road, it shows your awareness is poor, considering they stick out like a sore thumb, and to not see them on a quiet straight stretch of road is even worse.
If you did spot them, your brakes are there for a reason.
Speed cameras are evil I wont deny that, and I support the burning of them, just make sure you keep your eyes open in future.
Fair point but....
I have since found out that they can place them on the opposite carriageway and zap traffic from both directions. I did not know that. I suspect the first one I was zapped from a bridge with a concealed unit, 2nd one I have no idea. I know for a fact that that are no fixed camera's there.
Anyway it all turns out to be a moot point. Turns out they have to issue NIP within 14 days of the offence. Mine were issued and dated 19 days so no hopefully no prosecution
Thanks to the peeps at PePiPoo for this info...
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HippoKing
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 20:02:00 -
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If you are speeding, you get pwned.
Thats how it works. If you don't want to be, don't speed.
I failed my driving test for speeding 
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Baldour Ngarr
Artemis Rising
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Posted - 2006.07.26 20:11:00 -
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Originally by: Salusa VC
No, I will now religously watch my speedo, whilst not paying any attention to what is going on around me. Afterall, 9mph over the limit is really dangerous on an open road with no traffic about.
If you think going 9mph over the speed limit (in a 70 zone) makes me an "idiot", then you obviously have very little driving/riding experience.
You're telling us that you're such a woefully incompetent driver you can't even judge your OWN speed, let alone anybody else's?
And you want SYMPATHY? The sooner you are banned for life, the better for everyone.
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HippoKing
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 20:20:00 -
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I drive over 70 on dual carriageways fairly regularly, but I do watch out for cameras. Even so, I know it's not smart. Don't speed, mkay?
btw, large macdonalds cups fit snugly over the lens.
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Salusa VC
TunDraGon
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Posted - 2006.07.26 21:12:00 -
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Originally by: HippoKing
Originally by: Salusa VC
If you think people blindly stick to 70mph speed limits then you live on a different planet.
No, they don't stick to them, and definetely not blindly. They look for speed cameras 
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Alexi Borizkova
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.07.26 21:34:00 -
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Originally by: Salusa VC
Edited by: Salusa VC on 26/07/2006 21:06:35
If you think people blindly stick to 70mph speed limits then you live on a different planet.
Originally by: Salusa VC
If you think going 9mph over the speed limit (in a 70 zone) makes me an "idiot", then you obviously have very little driving/riding experience.
By your definition the vast majority of road users are idiots.
"But everyone else must be doing it, see, I am!" Is not a justification for breaking the law. Being able to monitor your speed as well as drive safely is a prerequisite for use of dangerous motor vehicles.
This is like calling cameras in a store catching shoplifters "entrapment". "No, really officer, they put up all these cameras around, and then had stuff, just lying on shelves with prices on them, it was a trap!"
Fact is, speed limits are for your own good, and all the other people on the road, for the ones that don't understand that they have to punish you as if you were a small child being spanked for wandering into the road, just to keep you and others safe.
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KingsGambit
Caldari Knights
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Posted - 2006.07.26 22:37:00 -
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I'm glad to have not been caught speeding for several years now, since I now basically don't speed for the most part. I think like everyone i have occasionally exceeded the speed limit but even then it's rare and not around cameras. Despite not being that bothered by them on a day to day basis, I do not like the sheer number that are in use. It was acceptable when they were used at accident hot spots in my opinion, as then it really can make a difference to road accidents and deaths which sadly occur.
Since the income proved quite considerable, local governments however have seen fit to throw speed, bus lane and myriad other cameras on any stretch they can fit one. There's one in Camden in London that has singly earned the borough over ú135k since it was placed there. It's a little farcical now, but us Brits are sadly inclined to complain about things, not do anything about it, not bother voting and then blaming others. If any other European country's local governments tried this with their citizens, the cameras would be mailed back to the town halls in pieces with a clearly worded letter suggesting the same might happen to the recipient of said letter if they tried it again
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