Pirbright Bends
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Armchair_Expert said:
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Got done last year the camera angle was so high the camera must be mounted in a tree or platform hidden behind one! Its not visible from the road! But it does not always seem to be powered on......then one day got a NIP & took the points even though I doubt I was exceeding the average speed check limit (only a few mph over as well not excessive at all)!Hidden?
Did you get the ticket travelling northbound or southbound ?
There was mention of a fixed camera in addition to the average speed cameras in the "New Speed Camera's On The A24 Mickleham Bends" thread a page or so back.I assumed it was the old Gatso on the southbound carriageway just before it opens up to 2 lanes.
I drove down there a few weeks back but didn't spot anything. Predictably ended up in a short queue behind someone doing just under 40 on the single carriage section. Whilst it was a relief when it opened up to 2 lanes and we could all pass it was tempered by the frustration of watching the speedo to keep to the average ! Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
There was mention of a fixed camera in addition to the average speed cameras in the "New Speed Camera's On The A24 Mickleham Bends" thread a page or so back.I assumed it was the old Gatso on the southbound carriageway just before it opens up to 2 lanes.
I drove down there a few weeks back but didn't spot anything. Predictably ended up in a short queue behind someone doing just under 40 on the single carriage section. Whilst it was a relief when it opened up to 2 lanes and we could all pass it was tempered by the frustration of watching the speedo to keep to the average ! Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
SBG37 said:
Did you get the ticket travelling northbound or southbound ?
There was mention of a fixed camera in addition to the average speed cameras in the "New Speed Camera's On The A24 Mickleham Bends" thread a page or so back.I assumed it was the old Gatso on the southbound carriageway just before it opens up to 2 lanes.
I drove down there a few weeks back but didn't spot anything. Predictably ended up in a short queue behind someone doing just under 40 on the single carriage section. Whilst it was a relief when it opened up to 2 lanes and we could all pass it was tempered by the frustration of watching the speedo to keep to the average ! Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
Northbound I think as was heading back to London when they took the picture the images are long gone now cannot view them online anymore did not take a backup as so shocked at the time to receive a NIP for this! Its one of 2 places I can think of. Place 1 is just before the average speed check camera before you reach the roundabout going southbound & place 2 is the opposite side going north just before the Esso station where you see the average speed check 3 camera rigs. Now the angle was so high (40-50ft I reckon) I can only think they have it placed in a very elevated position probably with a solar panel nearby for power. Since then I never exceeded the average speed limit. Think they have several cameras to check the average speed at certain points is within limits (to stop people blasting away then slowing right down at the last section for instance to maintain the average speed).There was mention of a fixed camera in addition to the average speed cameras in the "New Speed Camera's On The A24 Mickleham Bends" thread a page or so back.I assumed it was the old Gatso on the southbound carriageway just before it opens up to 2 lanes.
I drove down there a few weeks back but didn't spot anything. Predictably ended up in a short queue behind someone doing just under 40 on the single carriage section. Whilst it was a relief when it opened up to 2 lanes and we could all pass it was tempered by the frustration of watching the speedo to keep to the average ! Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
So pathetic they chose to do this also as the road is pretty safe...they should do way more instead to stop the cyclists & motorcyclists who think its funny to hog this road & prevent others legally over taking safely...!!
Mr Tidy said:
SBG37 said:
Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
Used to be lovely in the late 70s/early 80s on a bike - now just another lovely stretch of road ruined. Pirbright is still 'available'....
It will just push spirited driving elsewhere, given the vast majority of accidents on this stretch are "single vehicle" ones - it's not the speed that's the issue, it's the inability to drive to conditions. It's a lovely stretch of road that I used to enjoy on my push bike and in my car.
Mr Tidy said:
SBG37 said:
Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
Used to be lovely in the late 70s/early 80s on a bike - now just another lovely stretch of road ruined. Thought I was being too cynical but now the evidence is overwhelmingly anti-private transport. Unfortunately the future is bleak for enthusiasts.
bigothunter said:
Mr Tidy said:
SBG37 said:
Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
Used to be lovely in the late 70s/early 80s on a bike - now just another lovely stretch of road ruined. Thought I was being too cynical but now the evidence is overwhelmingly anti-private transport. Unfortunately the future is bleak for enthusiasts.
bolidemichael said:
bigothunter said:
Mr Tidy said:
SBG37 said:
Quite different to the 1980's when I used to go down there on the bike
Used to be lovely in the late 70s/early 80s on a bike - now just another lovely stretch of road ruined. Thought I was being too cynical but now the evidence is overwhelmingly anti-private transport. Unfortunately the future is bleak for enthusiasts.
Some time ago, I reached the conclusion that full autonomy is unavoidable. Driving can no longer be justified or tolerated. Bring it on with haste...
Armchair_Expert said:
krisdelta said:
First camera has appeared at the first left / right where the golf course used to be, from the Pirbright end. Very small on a tall post. Was in place last week.
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