VAS SID type camera

[GillyD]

Hmm, just seen a policeman tucked into a side turning who appeared to be recording speed using a VAS/SID camera, so can these type of cams be used to prosecute and can they record retreating as well as approaching traffic?

[Dairymilk]

There is no reason why not. It would however be very unusual for this sort of thing to be used.

There would need to be some form of proof of how accurate it was and a defendant would be well advised to make that sort of enquiry.

[ging84]

VAS = Vehicle activated sign
SID = Speed indicator device

i have never seen or heard them using these in combination with a camera

[GillyD]

Possibly taking averages to see how fast folks go through that area.

[ging84]

i can't imagine a worse way to monitor how fast traffic goes through an area than with a big flashy sign encouraging them to slow down

[SV8Predator]

ging84 said:

VAS = Vehicle activated sign
SID = Speed indicator device

i have never seen or heard them using these in combination with a camera

But the OP has said it's a type of camera?

[GillyD]

Well I was using 'camera' as a general description - just wondering why a copper would be tucked into a driveway next to a mobile SID ish device which was giving out the speed of oncoming traffic, partic as my understanding was that those things aren't cameras from an evidence/NIP perspective. Wondering if anyone could shed some light..

[Dairymilk]

GillyD said:

Well I was using 'camera' as a general description - just wondering why a copper would be tucked into a driveway next to a mobile SID ish device which was giving out the speed of oncoming traffic, partic as my understanding was that those things aren't cameras from an evidence/NIP perspective. Wondering if anyone could shed some light..

I can't see any reason why an officer would hide with a SID.
The answer to your question can it be used to corroborate the opinion of an officer is Yes.
There needs to be no camera. If the officer sees a vehicle that he believes to be speeding that officer can use any device that indicates speed to corroborate that opinion. Why do you think otherwise?

[GillyD]

Thought they needed photo evidence?

[Dairymilk]

GillyD said:

Thought they needed photo evidence?

No photo evidence required.

[herewego]

GillyD said:

Well I was using 'camera' as a general description - just wondering why a copper would be tucked into a driveway next to a mobile SID ish device which was giving out the speed of oncoming traffic, partic as my understanding was that those things aren't cameras from an evidence/NIP perspective. Wondering if anyone could shed some light..

Police respond to complaints from residents about speeding. This officer could be checking the validity of the complaints before booking out a speed gun and going for some wallets.