M42 speed cameras

[Philrose]

Just got an NIP for doing 53 in a 40 controlled section of the M42 last Friday.
Always thought none of those cameras were active and particularly the variable speed limit ones.
So Beware they are very active.

[Viper]

think they come on just when the limit lights are on, been like that for a while

[D4VE 3LL]

Which section?

[Viper]

the bit around the NEC upto the M40 junction

[D4VE 3LL]

st went throught there the other week cant remember the speed I was doing though

[Philrose]

The bit I was clocked was between the M6 toll and the NEC/Airport going southbound at 5.19pm.

[wainy]

Travel this frequently. I have heard that they are on during limit being shown, however a taxi driver recently said that they are on full time, suppose this may explain why you dont see many people pelting it down at 85+.

ps the cameras are only on certain gantries. Cameras on these are both ways so if you can see camera for the other direction there is one in your direction. Maybe obvious but it helps me

[FlipFlopGriff]

wainy said:

Travel this frequently. I have heard that they are on during limit being shown, however a taxi driver recently said that they are on full time, suppose this may explain why you dont see many people pelting it down at 85+.

ps the cameras are only on certain gantries. Cameras on these are both ways so if you can see camera for the other direction there is one in your direction. Maybe obvious but it helps me

I don't think they are on permanently, only when the limit signs are on. I do this section each way every day. If you look on the gantry you can see the cameras on the opposiet side as you approach - a gret box with a white square. Bad news but this scheme is being extended around B'ham generally and further up the M42.
FFG