av. speed cameras m4 j18-19

[anonymous-user]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 02 February 2025 at 00:23

[MadDad]

I think these are a hangover from the roadworks earlier this year, there is another set on the M5 where the roadworks were recently - roadworks have all gone but the scamera's are still there. I don't believe its possible to issue a fpn from a speed camera unless there are the scamera warning signs.

At least I hope they are a hangover from the roadworks as I have just passed them....................

[Slagathore]

Ahh, perfect.

Something else to slow the already slow traffic down.

[TheDetailDoctor]

Was about to post the same, noticed these yesterday too. Although I have to admit I hope they are not operational yet......

[MadDad]

I am commuting from Reading-ish to Torquay and back every week, I am doing circa 200 miles each way which up until a couple of weeks ago had about 40 miles of roadworks - was just getting used to a decent run there and back and you lot ruin my weekend by letting me know that there is more to come.......

[AngryApples]

as I said a while ago, WTF dont they just make the whole M5/M4 50MPH



Also, the Avonmouth bridge surface is nothing short of a disgrace - it may well be smoothed out from the previous bumps, but the grooves left behind from the changed roadworks lanes are a total PITA

[rs1952]

AngryApples said:

as I said a while ago, WTF dont they just make the whole M5/M4 50MPH

Dont give them ideas

[bramley]

coanda said:

And now they have camera not in use signs next to them...but those floodlights were still on....

I hope they were still inactive on Saturday night

[Huff]

Passed them both ways over yesterday, still clearly signed as inactive.

[CatherineJ]

I'm guessing they will get going on the work after christmas. I'm confused by the introduction of these concrete walls as barriers. Are they supposed to be safer?

[rs1952]

CatherineJ said:

I'm confused by the introduction of these concrete walls as barriers. Are they supposed to be safer?

Apparently, yes.

Perceived wisdom appears to be that these things are never hit head on at speed - there is always a degree of angle involved.

Therefore, so peceived wisdom goes, there is no chance of a vehicle penetrating the concrete barrier (as there is with the metal or wire ones) and fouling the opposite carriageway.

[CatherineJ]

rs1952 said:

CatherineJ said:

I'm confused by the introduction of these concrete walls as barriers. Are they supposed to be safer?

Apparently, yes.

Perceived wisdom appears to be that these things are never hit head on at speed - there is always a degree of angle involved.

Therefore, so peceived wisdom goes, there is no chance of a vehicle penetrating the concrete barrier (as there is with the metal or wire ones) and fouling the opposite carriageway.

As it's Christmas and i'm sat chilling I looked them up on ye old tinterweb. Apparently they are stepped so that a vehicle of less than 13 tons should only touch the lower step with it's wheels.

[Slagathore]

The ones on the M5 at Cribbs are now working.

Still no sign of the ones along the M4 working yet. Probably won't be long now?

[TheLurker]

Some of the poles dont even have cameras on yet.

I thought the roadworks were starting at the begining of Jan? No signs of work starting yet (except a few lorrys in those big layby things at the side of the motorway).

[Slagathore]

Yeah, the M4 ones are still not working.

Someone mentioned the M5 above, so thought I'd mention it.

Between 17 and 16 on the M5 there are average speed cameras, only on the north bound side.

I only use the M5 to get on to the M4, so there might be more on the M5, but I just noticed those on the way in to work this morning.

[TheDetailDoctor]

Well, looks like they may be working now. THe roadworks are in place & the signs about the cameras not working have gone.

[CatherineJ]

On Friday night when I came back from Caerphily.

There were a few Land Rovers alongside each pole, I guess they were making final preparations.

[TheLurker]

Went past on friday night, about midnight. They had cones out reducing it to one lane and signes for the cameras not in use were gone. Dont know if the cones were temporary over night, or if thats how they're staying. Will make it a right pain to commute if it stays like that.

[miniman]

TheLurker said:

Went past on friday night, about midnight. They had cones out reducing it to one lane and signes for the cameras not in use were gone. Dont know if the cones were temporary over night, or if thats how they're staying. Will make it a right pain to commute if it stays like that.

It's not down to one lane, but it's a slow old drag from 18-19 at the moment.

[TheLurker]

miniman said:

TheLurker said:

Went past on friday night, about midnight. They had cones out reducing it to one lane and signes for the cameras not in use were gone. Dont know if the cones were temporary over night, or if thats how they're staying. Will make it a right pain to commute if it stays like that.

It's not down to one lane, but it's a slow old drag from 18-19 at the moment.

It was late at night and when they were setting it up. Back to 2 lanes now.