Most evil speed camera?
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I'd like to nominate this speed camera on the A2 as the most evil in the country.
If you're not aware of it, and you don't see other cars braking for it or the lines on the road you are going to be in very serious trouble. It's invisible until it's too late.
Demonstration of invisbility
On the other hand, that is just one definition of evil. I encountered this one today for the first time. It's easy to see. There's not really any excuse for being caught by it. But its presence completely ruins the passing lane - said lane is really not very long and on a busy road it would be helpful if more than a few drivers could actually get past the slow coach.
Or maybe you think it's some of the SPECS systems at neverending roadworks that don't actually exist which last for tens of miles...
What's your nomination for most evil speed camera?
If you're not aware of it, and you don't see other cars braking for it or the lines on the road you are going to be in very serious trouble. It's invisible until it's too late.
Demonstration of invisbility
On the other hand, that is just one definition of evil. I encountered this one today for the first time. It's easy to see. There's not really any excuse for being caught by it. But its presence completely ruins the passing lane - said lane is really not very long and on a busy road it would be helpful if more than a few drivers could actually get past the slow coach.
Or maybe you think it's some of the SPECS systems at neverending roadworks that don't actually exist which last for tens of miles...
What's your nomination for most evil speed camera?
Somewhatfoolish said:
Or maybe you think it's some of the SPECS systems at neverending roadworks that don't actually exist which last for tens of miles...
so we see the cameras but then never hear of anyone prosecuted. but then i have never seen anyone pushing it in these zones. where is the proof that that the system isnt active?spike ST500 said:
Now that's bang out of order.Wasnt there one in a horse box too?
Somewhatfoolish said:
On the other hand, that is just one definition of evil. I encountered this one today for the first time. It's easy to see. There's not really any excuse for being caught by it. But its presence completely ruins the passing lane - said lane is really not very long and on a busy road it would be helpful if more than a few drivers could actually get past the slow coach.
I was going to post that one when I saw the thread title, completely infuriating. It's actually quite dangerous as you get people going for the overtake then slamming their brakes on! Passing opportunities are few and far between on the A303 as it is!I know both the cameras you describe in your OP. I'd say that while the one on the A2 could catch you out by virtue of being partially hidden, there's no real excuse for getting caught as it's on a straight bit of dual carriageway and the limit is clearly signed. Whereas with the one on the A303, it stops you performing the overtaking manoevre you would like, as you really need to be concentrating on getting out, past and in safely and not having to worry about watching your speedo, which you used to be able to do before it was installed.
Nick3point2 said:
Why not just stick to the speed limit
Because many speed limits are pointlessly low. More so since Gwyneth Dunwoody's Commons Transport Select Committee paved the way for even more ludicrous reasons for lowering limits.Competent people recognise bad limits that lead to fatigue, a cause of 20% of injury accidents (Transport Research Laboratory), and do their best to avoid these accidents by driving at a speed less likely to induce fatigue.
It's all a safety thing, you see...you know it makes sense.
Somewhatfoolish said:
Demonstration of invisbility
On the other hand, that is just one definition of evil. I encountered this one today for the first time. It's easy to see. There's not really any excuse for being caught by it. But its presence completely ruins the passing lane - said lane is really not very long and on a busy road it would be helpful if more than a few drivers could actually get past the slow coach.
As soon as I saw the thread title I thought of this one.On the other hand, that is just one definition of evil. I encountered this one today for the first time. It's easy to see. There's not really any excuse for being caught by it. But its presence completely ruins the passing lane - said lane is really not very long and on a busy road it would be helpful if more than a few drivers could actually get past the slow coach.
it is.mybrainhurts said:
Nick3point2 said:
Why not just stick to the speed limit
Because many speed limits are pointlessly low. More so since Gwyneth Dunwoody's Commons Transport Select Committee paved the way for even more ludicrous reasons for lowering limits.Competent people recognise bad limits that lead to fatigue, a cause of 20% of injury accidents (Transport Research Laboratory), and do their best to avoid these accidents by driving at a speed less likely to induce fatigue.
It's all a safety thing, you see...you know it makes sense.
A speed limit set too low can be very soporific, people asleep at the wheel are the most dangerous on the road.
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