GATSO EXPERTS

[DHGTR]

guys, have any of you had a similar experience to this.

driving home from work last night i was flashed by a Gatso (definate) on the opposite side of the road. i was exceeding the speed limit.

Questions are
1. i dont think these cameras are legal/calibrated for the opposite (oncoming) side of the road, does anyone know for sure.

2. if i do receive a NIP i will contest it and ask for pohotographic evidence and a copy of the camera calibration certificate, has any one had any success in getting a copy of the certificate.


any other comments are welcome apart from those that tell me the speed limits are there for a reason etc etc. I KNOW!

[v8owner]

cant help really but ive got this website in my favourites?...
i cant remember where i got it, may even of been ph?!

www.pepipoo.com/NIP_wizard.php

maybe it'll help?

Also dont quote me but I seem to remember asking for the photo can be seen of admission of guilt?

[seasider]

If it was Gatso and on the other side of the road you are ok

I know someone who has set a couple of camera's off in the wrong direction and no letter

You have to love the bikers that do it on purpose to use the film up

[m3desmo]

I have triggered a few Gatso cameras when travelling towards them (usually only 1 flash seen) and have so far not had the misfortune to receive an NIP. They may have been dummy cameras or not had any film left, but could also be that they don't bother with pursuing those caught approaching from the front?? It could also depend on whether there were lines marked on your side of the road, as these are supposedly used to corroborate the speed determined by the radar by comparing your position on the road in the two separate photos taken.

Either way, just sit tight and hope that no NIP lands in your postbox in the next 14 days!

[CanAm Dave]

The one near my village does this sometimes, it's nothing to worry about.

Regards Dave

[DHGTR]

thanks guys, my mind is slightly at rest now.

[BliarsGoing]

seasider said:

If it was Gatso and on the other side of the road you are ok

I know someone who has set a couple of camera's off in the wrong direction and no letter

You have to love the bikers that do it on purpose to use the film up

Of course we don't do it on purpose. Ever

[gtrclive]

Was Flashed going the opposite way as well, but the funny thing was I had my Victory Solute up, as the previous camera had flashed me.. (But must have had no Film in it) My misses found it very funny....

Edited by gtrclive on Thursday 28th September 00:48

[steve_d]

I hit one a few weeks ago. Pulled out to overtake 4 cars and hit it head on. Flash bang but no nip. I think they have to send them within 2 weeks.

Steve

[gtrclive]

CanAm Dave said:

The one near my village does this sometimes, it's nothing to worry about.

Regards Dave

Dave, I am well impressed I have to say! I would love to have my own village as the parking in the close that I live in has become unbearable of late.

This is GTWayne here on Clives 'puter, thought I had best come clean (a figure of speech, not a declaration you understand)

Also, I have been snapped many times whilst approaching a particular camera situated near the entrance to the Ind. Est. where I rent my yard and have had no legal proceedings instigated as a result. It is the only camera that I think is in a good place as when I exit the estate it slows the oncoming traffic and gives me a better chance to pull out in time (except when some crazy tw*t is lamping it along in the opposite direction because they know that although flashed by the camerra, from the front they will be safe?).

Edited by gtrclive on Friday 29th September 08:38

[DHGTR]

of course, you do realise that if i dont get a NIP in the next couple of weeks, then i have found a new game to play with gatsos while out and about around the midlands on my uneventful late shifts.



Wayne- you would think that Dave would be able to do something about that camera if it's close to 'his' village, he must have some sway with the local council being a village owner.

Edited by DHGTR on Friday 29th September 08:54