New speed camera

[mikef]

There's a new 50 mph limit near me, with a camera that I don't recgonize on a 20' gantry

Does anyone know what make/model this camera is, and given that there is only one, whether it is measuring/recording in both directions?

[Patio]

As far as I'm aware they need to be yellow to be speed cameras

The sign basically means the van may appear at any time

[scorcher]

Patio said:

As far as I'm aware they need to be yellow to be speed cameras

The sign basically means the van may appear at any time

No and no.

[Puddenchucker]

It's an ANPR camera.

Edit to add link: https://medsuk.co.uk/product/mav-hdip/#

Edited by Puddenchucker on Saturday 26th August 14:25

[mikef]

Ah, cheers

[Patio]

scorcher said:

Patio said:

As far as I'm aware they need to be yellow to be speed cameras

The sign basically means the van may appear at any time

No and no.

All speed cameras have to sit in a yellow housing according to this....

https://www.confused.com/car-insurance/guides/spee...

[Grumps.]

How much over the speed limit were you?

[mikef]

Me? I was on my mountain bike

[WrekinCrew]

Patio said:

All speed cameras have to sit in a yellow housing according to this....

https://www.confused.com/car-insurance/guides/spee...

Those are just guidelines - it even says "If you’re caught by a camera that doesn’t meet these conditions, you can’t use it as a defence for speeding".

[R0G]

Why are there so many threads about speed cameras on this site?

[mikef]

Because they have replaced Plod ?

[I am alright Jack]

R0G said:

Why are there so many threads about speed cameras on this site?

Why shouldn't there be?

[Ham_and_Jam]

R0G said:

Why are there so many threads about speed cameras on this site?

A speed camera topic posted in the ‘Speed, Plod and The Law’ section on a car enthusiast forum. Mmm…how strange

[bigothunter]

R0G said:

Why are there so many threads about speed cameras on this site?

Because the authorities are obsessed with speed control.


Speed Limits Matter...

[bigothunter]

mikef said:

There's a new 50 mph limit near me, with a camera that I don't recgonize on a 20' gantry

Does anyone know what make/model this camera is, and given that there is only one, whether it is measuring/recording in both directions?

Looks like a Gatling Gun

[Matt_E_Mulsion]

It is very similar to the ANPR camera's used in places such supermarket car park to record the entry and exit times of vehicles.

[Nuttbelle]

bigothunter said:

Because the authorities are obsessed with speed control.


Speed Limits Matter...

No no no.

They are obsessed with revenue generation nothing else.
It's a continuous war on motorists

[bigothunter]

Nuttbelle said:

bigothunter said:

Because the authorities are obsessed with speed control.


Speed Limits Matter...

No no no.

They are obsessed with revenue generation nothing else.
It's a continuous war on motorists

Yes yes yes.

Compliance with regulations is paramount to the authorities. They do not want disobedient citizens.

Fines are a way of imposing that control. Strict obedience would mean no revenue.

Continuous war on motorists? Yes all part of authority's strategy. They see the car as evil.


Anything I put in bold italics is cryptic...

[Glosphil]

In the county in which I live the P&CC has recently changed. The previous one used part of his budget on various road safety schemes including extra young driver training. His replacement cancelled many of the schemes & spends the money on 'community projects'. These are mostly being fixed speed cameras & handheld speed measuring devices for residents to check the speeds of vehicles in their area.

Fortunately Fire & Rescue now sponsor the cost of additional training for young drivers.

[normalbloke]

bigothunter said:

mikef said:

There's a new 50 mph limit near me, with a camera that I don't recgonize on a 20' gantry

Does anyone know what make/model this camera is, and given that there is only one, whether it is measuring/recording in both directions?

Looks like a Gatling Gun

That’s not a Gatling, that’s an Avenger.