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• Present State of the A303 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am looking to do a healthy motorway speed, probably leaving the M25 at 5pm (I know, but it cannot be helped). Are there roadworks, natural bottlenecks or speed cameras to be aware of? Any info would be of use to me. Thanks Simon
• Further to "Gatso colour" thread below 12 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone who wishes to see what our government has to say about painting speed cameras in bright colours, see here. http://www.number-10.gov.uk/news.asp?NewsId=2447 It seems John Spellar was not informed of the true trial results or he would not be saying these things. Anyone not interested in the subject, please don't read or complain.
• any - Intelligence Test Failed 14 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Driving south on the M6 in Lancashire yesterday. Narrow lanes for bridge repairs, very clear signage, 50mph limit, average speed cameras (visible and signposted). Very obvious reasons for the speed limit. Obvious thing to do as a driver: keep within the speed limit. But the matrix display said that 1036 speeding tickets had been issued in the last week!
• All makes - Car Sales Tricks of the trade 25 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  After a recent experience at a Main Dealer when the negotiations approach a stage when the  junior sales executive leaves to check a deal with his manager, could the room where the customers are left with their hot coffees be bugged of have a camera microphone consealed in the ceiling ? This could give the sales team a negotiating advantage as they have an insight into what the customers are thinking about the deal.
• Policing By Computer 9 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Looking at my and friends' local papers, apart from drink driving, most of those prosecuted seem to have been caught by camera (speeding, bus lane, etc.) or IT (untaxed, uninsured,etc.). There are a few mobile phone offences that does not reflect the number of people I see driving and using phones (often school run!) or tailgating (which seems ever more frequent and aggressive).
• CCTV enforcement. 22 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  As there is never a traffic car when you need one, should traffic trained police officers, (not council jobsworths), use fixed CCTV cameras monitored in a control room to prosecute dangerous driving and other offences. Or does it already happen, and if so who makes the decisions? I don't mean the bus lane or parking minor offences.
• Road works, expect delays M1 J34 + 35 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  This will be a 50mph limit and SPECS managed because I have seen them over the last few weeks, erecting the camera units and getting these road works ready.
• Mercedes Benz - Brakes locking up on TV advert 18 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Any comments on Channel 4 advert, usually shown in evenings, where a Merc is following a Range Rover, cuts across the camera car, brakes hard on leaving the motorway and leaves great long streaks of rubber on the motorway as a result? I would have thought that if MBs have anti lock brakes, such a situation would not occur?
• Proposals to speed restrict cars 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  That would seem to give the freedom to relax while motoring - watching out for road and traffic hazards - rather than cameras and speed limits that switch repeatedly between 30 and 40 on certain `revenue` roads. http://tinyurl.com/ay5h2t
• SatNav - coming next month 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Not sure if theis is a general discussion point or if the mods want to move to SatNav specific thread. Blaupunkt have a new system coming next month which uses a camera on the back of the unit to give a realtime image and overlays the directions. It also recognises speed limits and provides warnings. http://www.blaupunkt.com/de/7612201660_main.asp Can't help wonder how it will look when driving in a blizzard at 3am.
• PCN issued via cctv on private land 7 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I received a PCN issued through the post from a private company after parking in the loading bay area of a local shopping centre after overheating due to the fan for the radiator packing up. They say they have a contract with the landowners and there is a sign in place warning of camera surveillance. There is no manouvere for appeal. I've never dealt with a private company before. Is this ticket enforceable?
• Look to Iran for motoring offence punishment. 6 May 2008 (Forum)
  According to my latest car mag. contraveners of traffic laws in Iran now risk up to 74 lashes or a year in jail, 70 in a 30 not quite so attractive anymore eh. Far more effective than 1000s of ugly speed cameras too I'll wager (and cheaper). Now that really is my last word on the subject. Have a safe weekend all. Cheers Bill
• Number plate cloning 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have been in an incident recently where I think somebody may have tried taking a photo of my number plate with a camera phone with the intention of using it for cloning purposes. I have let the police know and i'm also planning to write to the dvla to inform them. Just wanted to know if anybody has any knowledge and if my worries are warranted.
• What SatNav @ Costco 15 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All Anyone know what Satnav is sold at Costco, I think I will go for the Tom Tom one Europe as it not too expensive and seems to tick all of my boxes, ie europe coverage, speed cameras, with or without sugar etc etc. Anyone used this one before ? If they sell it a costco then I'll make the trip there, but as you know with costco there is no way of checking what they stock.
• PIPS Spike system on M5 ? 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  Going north bound on Devon section of the M5 tonight about 2 miles from the Somerset border and spotted what looks like the PIPS Spike system bolted to the railings on a bridge. Consists of small light grey tubes,one over each carriageway. Thought at first these were speed cameras but a bit of digging tonight has revealed they are probably ANPR devices. Can anybody confirm this (and the location too)
• Quad bike legality? 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  If a motorcycle combination doesn't require a front number plate. What about a three wheeler (Reliant)? I'm thinking money-making (sorry speed) cameras.
• Squashed 300C 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Local news reports a disgruntled man destroying a house with a hired digger.....as the camera pans round there is an 06 reg 300C half buried in the rubble. I just thought I'd share this with Murphy the Cat - I don't know if there's any collective mourning that needs to happen.....if it's any consolation I thought it was a Bentley at first.
• A Lesson Not Learned 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  As reported on BBC Welsh News; Motorcyclist Lee Beddis from Ebba Vale was killed when he hit a car at 100mph on a single carriageway road while travelling to work. In May 2002 Mr Beddis made legal history when he was convicted for riding past a police camera at 155mph, then the fastest speed ever recorded on the public highway. It led to a years ban. The coroner recorded a verdict of Death by Misadventure.
• Talex Lite 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Has anyone had any experience of this speed camera warning device? If you're thinking of getting one, you may still find your local Somerfield/Kwiksave with pre-Christmas stock now selling at £39.99. Talex very kindly tipped me off, and I bagged the last one in my local store.
• Blindspots when reversing 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  I remember hiring a Focus several years ago and finding reversing very difficult. I believe that there is a push on in the US to get reversing cameras fitted to SUVs. Something needs to be done.