Thursday 13th March 2008

Horse-Box Speed Camera

Police attempt to trap motorists

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I slow down for horse boxes

It appears that North Wales police force is getting sneaky in its war on speeding.

It has been leaked by an insider that the force recently purchased a horse-box with the intention of converting it into a covert speed camera.

The van is apparently intended for targeting motorbikes, but this suggests it will be placed on roads popular with enthusiasts, where it is sure to snare a few car drivers as well.

When asked to comment, a spokesman for the force refused to deny the rumours, saying: "We never comment on speculation about police enforcement, that’s all the comment we're making."

All we can suggest is that you drive carefully and keep your eyes peeled if you are in the area any time soon.

[jagdpanther]

And this is where the "Safety camera" idea ends and "revenue building" begins

[jagdpanther]

supermono said:

jagdpanther said:

And this is where the "Safety camera" idea ends and "revenue building" begins

Excuse me but there was never any safety content in speed cameras. I think it was a money spinner right from the start.

Problem is the revenue is being squeezed by people spotting the cameras and vans and SLOWING DOWN. And that's the last thing they want!

SM

totally agree

They CLAIMED it was for safety...in my opinion, putting things like this at the side of road reduces safety as pointed out earlier as you're going to be on the lookout for the plod/goverments huge financial penis looking to give you one