HADECS Cameras for Red X Enforcement?
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Anyone aware if the HADECS cameras as installed on the M25 enforce Red X (closed lane) warnings?
M25 today had Lane 1 closed for a couple of miles with Red Xs on the gantries as well as information boards clearly stating 'Red X means closed lane, do not use'. This was owing to a stranded truck (I think tyre delamination).
Despite this, there were quite a few who choose to ignore this and barrel down Lane 1 until the inevitable panic brake and push in at the sight of a HATO with flashing lights and cones.
I'm aware there has been a campaign of late (certainly on the radio) to alert drivers to the meaning of the Red X. I don't doubt the ignorance of the general public, there have even been threads on here where PHers have claimed they were unaware. Today's event however was not ignorance, this was 'f
k you' I'm too busy/important/much of a to follow the rules.
Given these cameras are reportedly 'safety' cameras, I would have no issue if they were calibrated/set up to catch these clowns and actually provide a safety service.
Smart Motorways only work (and are safe) if everyone plays by the rules. These drivers are piss takers and well deserving of £100 fine & 3pts.
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]Anyone aware if the HADECS cameras as installed on the M25 enforce Red X (closed lane) warnings?
M25 today had Lane 1 closed for a couple of miles with Red Xs on the gantries as well as information boards clearly stating 'Red X means closed lane, do not use'. This was owing to a stranded truck (I think tyre delamination).
Despite this, there were quite a few who choose to ignore this and barrel down Lane 1 until the inevitable panic brake and push in at the sight of a HATO with flashing lights and cones.
I'm aware there has been a campaign of late (certainly on the radio) to alert drivers to the meaning of the Red X. I don't doubt the ignorance of the general public, there have even been threads on here where PHers have claimed they were unaware. Today's event however was not ignorance, this was 'f
k you' I'm too busy/important/much of a to follow the rules.Given these cameras are reportedly 'safety' cameras, I would have no issue if they were calibrated/set up to catch these clowns and actually provide a safety service.
Smart Motorways only work (and are safe) if everyone plays by the rules. These drivers are piss takers and well deserving of £100 fine & 3pts.
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]Countdown said:
Deserve more than that if you ask me. A few months ago some t1t in a Vectra almost slammed into the back of an Accord which had broken down in lane 3, HATO hadn't got there yet but the RedX's were on display a good mile before the broken down car.
Some people are just selfish dicks.
Indeed, that's ultimately the major safety concern.Some people are just selfish dicks.
Perhaps reasonable to suggest a careless driving charge or a dangerous driving charge?
Both perhaps can be argued.
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