York A64 Speed Cameras

[Baldy881]

Sorry if a repost but can't see a recent discussion...

Two Gatso style cameras have appeared between Tuesday and Wednesday this week on the A64 near the A19 Selby/McArthur Glenn junction. One is York side of the bridge over the River Ouse (quite well hidden behind a tree as well!), the other about 200 yards further down on the other side of the bridge!

Signed as not working yet, not entirely sure what they're all about.

Speed cameras in North Yorkshire...

[THUNDER STORM]

Government short of cash and money will roll in over christmas period, basds.

Ade

[Slobberchops]

Oh good.

[themaverick999]

Does anyone know if they work? Gone through them this morning but No flash

[gemini]

They are there to protect new roadworks. Will be switched on soon when works start.

[LeighB]

themaverick999 said:

Gone through them this morning but No flash

So, you're implying that you went through them above the speed limit to test 'em out?

[AdamC1983]

Saw these yesterday, bad news for york folk is this! As far as im aware they are the only ones in york? Stupid place to put them aswell, numerous people braking on a duel carriageway with 70mph speed limit!
I think there will be uproar and angry torch bearing mobs!

[cavebloke]

gemini said:

They are there to protect new roadworks. Will be switched on soon when works start.

Ah, that makes some sense. They are stupidly close together for anything else. I thought they might be to do with the Ouse bridge's speed rating as they are either side but the cameras are only Eastbound so that didn't really work.

[Baldy881]

gemini said:

They are there to protect new roadworks. Will be switched on soon when works start.

What work are they doing, do you know?

Sounds like the daily York - Leeds commute is gonna be a stemare!

[DMN]

According to the local parish council its just whilst the bridge repair work is being carried out:
http://www.bishopthorpe.net/mt/pc/2012/10/

If you've driven over that bridge you'll now it makes a bit of a thump when you hit it. Thats what the work is to get rid of.

[Baldy881]

Great info thanks

[nottyash]

Burn them, or fill with expanding foam

[AdamC1983]

DMN said:

According to the local parish council its just whilst the bridge repair work is being carried out:
http://www.bishopthorpe.net/mt/pc/2012/10/

If you've driven over that bridge you'll now it makes a bit of a thump when you hit it. Thats what the work is to get rid of.

Aye i can nearly get airborne i swear sometimes going over that bridge!

[themaverick999]

LeighB said:

So, you're implying that you went through them above the speed limit to test 'em out?

Haha not that daft saw the lines on road but not the signs, late for work :-(

[markmullen]

LeighB said:

themaverick999 said:

Gone through them this morning but No flash

So, you're implying that you went through them above the speed limit to test 'em out?

The man is a hero of our time for selflessly falling on the sword on behalf of other drivers.

[Sexual Chocolate]

Stupid place to put them. Saw them at the weekend and so did the car infront which slammed on! They are going to cause chaos during the rush hour.

[DMN]

Local press on the ball as ever:
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10017386.Speed_cam...