SPEC cameras J29 to 31 on M5

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Fri 5 Jan 2007 19:15
SPEC cameras J29 to 31 on M5 - Hugo {P}
Sorr if this has been posted before, but just seen this post from another forum.

I didn't know these were there - or even planned. However I do this route fairly regularly, so I'm pleased to be warned.

I find what has been said about the changing lanes interesting - can anyone comment?

Following the below post (quoted) I felt it necessary to freecycle
the loophole with these SPECs cameras. If you're a bit like me and
a little trigger happy with the old throttle foot, then if you're
worried your average speed between J29 + J31 on the M5 is a little
high, simply swap lanes. SPECs cameras only check the average in
one lane, so by swapping lanes you avoid the camera looking out for
you at the other end of the speed trap. Happy (fine-free) motoring.


"The new yellow cameras being installed between J29 and J31 on the M5
are not traffic cameras but are SPEC average speed cameras. The first
(and subsequent) cameras read your number plate and if you arrive at
the next camera too quickly it is £60 and 3 points. They do not use
film, and you will not see a flash. Prosecutions are electronically
produced.
There are 4 sets of cameras currently installed in each direction.

Although SPECs are used elsewhere in the country these I believe are
the first set to be installed in this region and are likely to catch
a lot of drivers.

I do not know when they will be switched on (they might be already
although there are no warning signs up yet but although warning signs
are in the Home Office guidelines their absence will not constitute a
defence).

The cameras are installed between M5 J29 Exeter (Honiton Road) and M5
J31 (A30 Interchange) ."



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Fri 5 Jan 2007 19:26
SPEC cameras J29 to 31 on M5 - chukter
This subject has already been covered in some detail on an earlier thread :-

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=47...6
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