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• Brake fluid and bad luck 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  We were going only 27 mph and the junction was empty so we were lucky enough to cross it in red and stop on the other side. We were towed home and found out that the brakes pump has gone. The next week I got a camera notification for going on red light which was on for 66 seconds. Great! I will pay it and get 3 points on my provo license but how can I complain to the police that a technical brakedown caused all this mess?
• Portsmouth area next 7 days or so 27 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  A heavy police presence is in the area focusing on the main 3 roads into the city in preparation for the events that start on Tues 28th. I have just been doen the A2030 towards Southsea and there were 4 police van camera outfits backed up by about a dozen bikes or so. Presume any terrorists wanting to get into the city will also be speeding? Maybe they are using the numberplate recognition to spot any vehicles that are of interest from a security ponit of view, has anyone heard of this being done outside of London before?
• The things we are not told..... 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Firstly, as well as knowing which roads you have used, the Government will also know how fast you have travelled throughout the journey. I can forsee a situation where speed cameras will no longer be necessary as the GPS records will show if you have exceeded the speed limit at any stage of every journey you have made. They will have to build a new printing plant to handle all of the NIPs that they will require.
• SWMBO stopped last night 5 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  We dont think he would have had time to do a PNC check in the time it took to pull her over in the dark and he didnt take any of her details (name/address etc) or ask her to get into his car to view camera footage. Does that mean she has got away with it ? Would be interested in your thoughts Thanks P
• I have a question Volume 51 24 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  She was selected as she has helped with other programmes but purely giving technical advice to the camera crew making sure what they were shooting was following the script. This will be her first, has anyone taken a TV screen test before, or know what the likely scenario is? Would like to be well prepared obviously, to give her a good shot at it.
• New Road Side "Furniture" 1 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I thought that I knew about most sorts of cameras and Trafficmaster sensors but there are 2 further types appearing recently - can anyone say what they are please? The newest is a tall straight pole with no box at the bottom and it has 2 large solar panels, mounted below the top, one each side of the pole at about 45 Degs plus it has a very frail looking windwill type fan on it.
• To the people of Aylesbury.... 16 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I know in every place there are people who do not understand roundabouts, but I swear in Aylesbury that absolutely *nobody* understands, and I drive through there twice a day and have done for the last 6 months. 4) You do not get extra credit if when seeing a camera in a 60 limit you instantly brake and go past it at 30.
• ANPR - how small ? 12 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  They were pulled by a marked Sierra, but 100 yards upstream of the sierra was a red focus occupied by two large gents in yellow jackets. There was nothing on the back seat of the focus but there was a very small CCTV type camera pointing out of the rear window, and the focus stayed put while the sierra was out pulling people does this mean anpr technology is either small enough to fit in the boot of a focus, or has gone RF ?
• Alternative Penalties For Road Offences 26 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  If you were caught speeding, or jumping a red light, you should be stopped at the scene (would obviously only work if there were more traffic police and not greed cameras) and made to hand your keys over, and be deprived the use of your car for 24 hours. What other alternative punishments would the backroomers like to see?
• Taffy Cop strikes again!!! 1 May 2002 (Forum)
  Assistant Chief Constable Bill Horne, of Gwent Police Force, said: "It is not our policy to comment on the detail of any matter that could be the subject of court action. We can confirm that the driver of a Mid and South Wales Area Safety Camera Partnership vehicle was recently issued with a fixed penalty notice." can't help but :-)) Phil I
• M6 J18/19 SPECS 5 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I mention their re-arrival just to alert you that when approaching this section of the M6 be aware of possible potential heavy breaking by the vehicle in front once these are spotted. Remember these are the one that average your speed through the section so there is no camera flash. as ever Mark
• Motorists aiding Research 20 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  All proceeds go to the Westminster and North Kensington Environmental Research Society. Our latest lines are:- Genuine second hand Gatso cameras in camouflage green ? each certified to have caught at least 10,000 motorists. As the name Gatso is copyright we market it as the ?Alwyn? African Witch doctor dolls, complete with pins. These are nattily attired in British policemen?
• Driving in Rio... 8 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  The policeman get back in their car and drive off at a normal pace in the other direction. And you lot worry about speed cameras !!!!!
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  Where can I get a windscreen replacement for my Porsche? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a windscreen replacement on my Porsche 911 991 Turbo S, it got cracked by a stone last week. Admiral want to use Autoglass who may fit a pattern...
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  Is my cruise control faulty? 19 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf Mk8 Style 1.5 eTSI with DSG gearbox. If I set the cruise control to, say, 50mph, the car will keep to this speed until either the camera...
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  What spec Ford Fiesta should I get? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all...
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  Could you advise me on buying a dash cam? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking into buying a dash cam after two near misses this evening. Please could you advise on them as know nothing about them?
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  Is it true that dashcams and satnavs can't be hardwired on keyless entry cars? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Halfords could not hard wire a dash cam to my Suzuki SX4. I thought that their reply was something you might want to bring to the attention of your readers....
• Nissan Leaf - My Leaf experience 30 Jul 2016 (Forum)
   I think "P" is for when you are ready to leave the car as I needed to turn the car off and restart with the footbrake pressed. Full satnav with camera warnings, rearview reversing camera. Only downside I found was the seats which aren't very supportive.   I also didn't have time to read the manual and find out what to do when stationary for a lengthy time as I prefer to use neutral and handbrake.
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  Parking Fines 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, I came home from work today to be welcomed by a parking charge notice. It claims I overstayed by by arriving at 07.18am and leaving at 17.33. I...