Ladyman got a Camera Detector?

[jasandjules]

Read in the paper today that they believe Mr Ladyman (with his 9 points) has gotten himself a speed camera detector. Anyone else heard this?

[smeggy]

Indeed:

www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmstand/a/st060321/pm/60321s04.htm

Ladyman said:

Most of us are agreed that devices that help to utilise information already in the public domain are a good thing. I have such a device in my car. First, it simply tells me when I am approaching an area where there is enforcement. Then it tells me when I am approaching.

[vim fuego]

thought that was common knowledge it came to light during the earlier readings of the new road thiingy bill

[cooperman]

jasandjules said:

Read in the paper today that they believe Mr Ladyman (with his 9 points) has gotten himself a speed camera detector. Anyone else heard this?

What he has is not a 'detector', it's a camera locator based on GPS technology. I can 'detect' nothing that is not already programmed in.
There is confusion about this, but it's very clear. If the position of a camera is in the public domain and it has been programmed into some sort of GPS-based device it's legal. If it relies upon just the scatter from the device itself, it's not legal.

[jasandjules]

vim fuego said:

thought that was common knowledge it came to light during the earlier readings of the new road thiingy bill

It may well be, I just hadn't heard.

Strange it is not all over the news then. Somewhat hypocritical of the "safety" minister to have such a unit. Surely he will, in the interests of safety, always obey speed limits and thus have no need for any such item.......