M25 variable speed limit cameras now working ( i think)

[mozzamorris]

To all those using m25 around Jct 10/11..

The variable speed limit of 50mph today was showing early afternoon even despite free flowing traffic, and I am pretty sure i was flashed doing about 70mph. I actually didn't notice the 50mph until after the flashes, maybe they were testing?! I guess I will find out in 14 days.

[Geekman]

Some of them have flashed for years, never ticketed anyone though.

[mozzamorris]

hopefully geekman

[ging84]

they have been issuing tickets for some time now

[Geekman]

ging84 said:

they have been issuing tickets for some time now

I suspect you're talking about the average speed cameras in the roadworks sections, not the variable speed limit cameras. Plenty of people have said they've got a ticket from the HADECS, but when asked to post it up they either stop responding or post up a ticket issued by the SPECS average speed cameras.

[Riley Blue]

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/topstories/10935...

[mozzamorris]

@ rileyblue @geekman, it's not quite 'summer' however they do say 'by' summer so if they are unusually ahead of schedule I will find out in 14 days and post a picture of the fine!.. (and just count it as an unlucky day. especially as I am 14 days from have my previous 6 points being wiped from the licence!)

[littleredrooster]

mozzamorris said:

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Wow! Top lurking, that man!

[dogbucket]

Riley Blue said:

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/topstories/10935...

So the HA say the variable speed limit has been working well for years with no cameras, but because Surrey Police are taking it over they want it inforced. And they say cameras are not about ££

[Davidonly]

dogbucket said:

So the HA say the variable speed limit has been working well for years with no cameras, but because Surrey Police are taking it over they want it inforced. And they say cameras are not about ££

German Autobahn: 'red ring' limits displayed at times of congestion or adverse conditions, no specific scam enforcement (not even implied by non-functional distraction boxes) works well too. Throughout their network.

Are Brits so different from Germans that we NEED slavish enforcement for our roads to work?

Answer is of course 'No' and the M25 situation goes a long way towards demonstrating that.

Ban ALL speed cameras from the safest roads. Only deploy these mindless st boxes (and the vans) where and when risk can me linked to speed. Everyone's happy (except BRAKE).

[Matthen]

The comments on that article ^^ really piss me off. Some people are so up themselves.... "I never speed." Bullst.

[LHRFlightman]

I've been driving between J12 And Heathrow for 11 years now. Never seen a flash on the overhead gantries until Thursday. It wasn't aimed at me but I think the cameras are now active. I'll be treating then that way from now on anyway.

[mozzamorris]

@LHRFlightman yep think I agree with you, will let you all know in 14 days. Pretty sure flashes were aimed at me!

[mozzamorris]

CONCLUSION AFTER 14 DAYS: Just to circle back for everyone on this. 14 days has passed and no issue of ticket. I'm certain I was flashed doing 70mph in variable speed limit. Cheers all.

[Landshark]

dogbucket said:

So the HA say the variable speed limit has been working well for years with no cameras, but because Surrey Police are taking it over they want it inforced. And they say cameras are not about ££

The met looked after the cameras when they were GATSO's