SpeedTrap Warnings
Discussion
Is it actually illegal to warn people of speed cameras ahead? I'm getting pretty fed up with the sneaky pigs sitting on the flyover in Magor by my place and would like to pop into the field by the side of the motorway with a bl00dy great big sign to warn people.
Its not an accident black spot just a money making location.
Its not an accident black spot just a money making location.
You can get arrested for this. I know of someone who used to do it and they were threatend with the "interfering with a Police Officer" line.
The fact that you are actually warning people that it's an accident blackspot (why else the speed camera?) and being enforced is irrelevant, unfortunately.
This was in the days before all camera sites had to have signs but I bet it still applies as the official signs don't say whether it's manned or not.
The fact that you are actually warning people that it's an accident blackspot (why else the speed camera?) and being enforced is irrelevant, unfortunately.
This was in the days before all camera sites had to have signs but I bet it still applies as the official signs don't say whether it's manned or not.
robp said: Presumably a sign that said "Accident Blackspot, Drive Carefully" or something is not technically illigal?
What about "Monitored accident blackspot, slow down"? This could give off two signals to anyone even slightly aware and would hopefully achieve the dual effect of slowing people down and minimising revenue.
Phil
TJMurphy said: Well, when I was driving in Ireland everyone used to flash their lights to warn you of a speed trap. If there was a bit of common feeling left among motorists then people would still do that. But it's all just numpties out there now.
I still do it!
Was driving into Nottingham once and plod was hidden behind a bush. I was flashing the oncoming traffic and was amazed at how many people acknowledged me and what I was flashing for.
I suppose flashing your lights is also illigal?
TJMurphy said: Well, when I was driving in Ireland everyone used to flash their lights to warn you of a speed trap. If there was a bit of common feeling left among motorists then people would still do that. But it's all just numpties out there now.
They do that in France when the Gendarmes are having one of their random stop you/check your documents frenzies.
Matt,
My nephews did this in Oz and my sis got presented with the two little "entrepreneurs" by the police and told next time she gets a fine!! (scare tactic for sure but it worked
)
They made a few bucks before getting lumbered by the cops
but it only took the cops about 10-15 mins for them to sus what was going on.
My nephews did this in Oz and my sis got presented with the two little "entrepreneurs" by the police and told next time she gets a fine!! (scare tactic for sure but it worked
) They made a few bucks before getting lumbered by the cops
but it only took the cops about 10-15 mins for them to sus what was going on.
Fatboy said: Yes, but over here in the UK the coppers couldn't do Jack shit as they're under 18(or so you always hear about the theiving scrotes anyway)
Actually its under 10 years not 18. It is to do with Doli Incapax a legal term for incapable under 10. Any older than that and they can be dealt with as juvenile offenders for any offence!
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