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• any - In car camera systems 22 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Has anyone any experience of these? because of an "incident" a few months back I am now considering installing one of these systems, does anyone know...
• Can SPECS systems be 'linked'? 19 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Just out of curiosity, can two or more individual sets of SPECS-controlled speed limits be linked together over much larger distances? e.g. if there are two 50mph 'stretches' on a motorway, can the last camera of the first stretch be linked to the first camera of the second stretch to flag up an average speed of greater than 70mph?
• Stopped over the line with a red light camera 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Been worrying about this. As I approached the lights they had changed to amber but I was still far enough to stop but I must have mid judged it and stopped...
• Road Tax Evasion 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Today's DT reports that 1 in 15 motorists do not pay road tax and that this includes 37% of all motorcyclists. I make no comment other than that if this is the best the government can do with cameras all over the country and a vast computer in Swansea, it doesn't look good for computer/camera based road charging or ID cards!
• Best/Worst things, driving in ur area 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I live in liverpool and we have not too many speed cameras, police patrols. U can get from a-b fairly easy with no fear of being scammed by the cameras. Lots of teenage "businessmen" in lexus is200's. What are the best/worst things about driving in your area ???????????
• Useful Accessories 13 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  The current issue of French magazine L'Express mentions two useful car acessories, although it only gives "l'Internet" as the source. One is a device that claims to prevent any speed camera or laser device from registering. It costs up to 520 Euros. The other is a spray that is transparent, yet prevents cameras from reading number plates. Their use is, of course, illegal...
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  I want a dash cam to sit hidden inside my car's grill - what do you recommend? 9 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like a dash cam, but would prefer a hidden unit in the grill. want something waterproof, but I can't seem to find one. Am I best just looking at motorbike...
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  Why did a hardwired dash camera void my insurance policy? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  As it was close to renewal, I advised my car insurance supplier that I had had a dash camera hardwired into my SEAT Ibiza. They were quite taken aback...
• Kia Picanto - Camera for Cross Traffic Alert 8 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  I would have loved a non wired solution to the issue, cones or such like, but I think I've run out of options.  Most cameras I see are for reversing, can anyone recommend any for pulling out (or even both, when I'm edging the car back in!?) Thank you so very much
• Little grey boxes on lights 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  I have had a number of ideas...some as stupid as the next: a) sensors to control lights b) sensors to detect pedestrians c) red light cameras (I am doubtful about this one; if they were capable of that, why put up the massive ones that are definitely cameras?) d) (My personal favourite...) CCTV cameras...... Needless to say, I really want to know what they are now...so...WHAT ARE THEY?
• Notice of Intended Prosecution question ? 6 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I know from the UK governments own website that the authorities have to make sure the NIP form reaches a driver who has been caught by a "safety" camera within 14 days of the offence. Is this a rough rule, 14 days, or does it have to be obeyed. Would this mean the authorities retrieving the film from the cameras and developing them and sending the NIP form out, all within 14 days ?
• Red light cameras 24 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  The only problem with this (apart from the fact that I'm an idiot for daydreaming) is that there was a red-light camera!! Does anyone think I'll get a ticket? If so, do you think I'd be able to successfully appeal?
• The Speed Camera Thread - Volume 17 30 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I have an A4 1.8T (wish I'd chosen the 6 speed 1.9TDI now) and whilst I don't drive like a loon I do need rapid progress where it is safe. My first week tells me that speed cameras and plod with a hairdryer are everywhere! So, time to invest in a detector. Whilst I can read about them elsewhere, can anyone offer some advice based on their own experience ? What to buy, what to pay, what it will/won't detect and if it needs updating.
• German court has thrown out a fine imposed on a dr 15 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  A German court has thrown out a fine imposed on a driver caught by a speed camera on a perfectly safe road. The Frankfurt-Oder court ruled that councils can't fine motorists for exceeding the speed limit on safe stretches of road. German law only allows speed cameras on dangerous stretches of road with a history of accidents.
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  Can I view the evidence of an alleged speeding offence? 23 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have been accused of exceeding the 30 mph speed limit - I was allegedly caught on camera doing 40mph. Are the police duty bound to submit evidence i.e,...
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  Are dash cams banned in certain European countries? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Do some European countries impose penalties on drivers who have sat navs in their cars if they have a speed camera warning facility, even if they are switched...
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  Which dash cams have removable batteries? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if there are any dash cams out there with removable and rechargeable batteries (like a normal camera)? They generally seem to need a wire into...
• Have I got a ticket for jumping the camera 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I also noticed that vehicle behind me did not move past the traffic light at that stage. This was in heart of Edinburgh, I am sure there must plenty of cameras out there. In the above situation, do you think I might have been captured on camera ? The worst bit it was so confusing and now I am so worried about the incident. Thanks
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  Dairy heard 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read your column and noticed your reply to D.O. of Barnsley. I accept that the current 'regime' uses motorists as cash cows, yet I'm unable to find any...
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  Camera sly 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  H.M. Swindon is another brain dead driver. I bet he shops at Asda every week a mile down the road. If only people like him would take more interest in...