Speed watch group camera type

[spaximus]

I was driving in Chipping Sodbury at 30mph this morning when I saw three members of the local speed watch group, well visible from a distance.

As I got to them the one with the camera was holding what looked like a palm size unit, about mobile phone size. One of his mates was furiously writing so I assume my number.

I know they have no power so not worried especially as I was not speeding but does anyone know what type of device this was as I assume they thought I was speeding?

Never seen one of these before and just wondered if anyone knows, 1, what is it and 2 is it approved and calibrated?

[spaximus]

You may be correct but this group are supported by Avon and Somerset Police and send out letters, reason I know is my wife got one and she annoyingly never speeds.

She was so upset but when I explained they didn't matter she calmed down. It seems wrong if they are using an unapproved device and then claiming accuracy

[spaximus]

stuartmmcfc said:

Why has “do gooder” become a term of contempt and an insult?
Imo we could do wirth a few more “do gooders” these days in a world where it seems the majority are just out for them selves.

I sort of agree with you however, my experience of some of these people is that they want to make a difference but do not have the ability to do so.

I am on a local committee on a local park, we raised funds to enhance the local area for all. The man who is a fishing fan is only interested in fish, the lady is only interested in places for mums and kids and yet when you explain that you cannot single anyone out for special treatment, they do not get it and strop.

A couple of the local councillors are really nice, but were elected because they were nice not because of a skill set they had. One is an ex librarian who has no knowledge of business at all but reacts to nice people she knows.

An example was Morrisons closed a huge distribution centre to move to an even bigger one at Bridgewater, this councillor wanted to put a restriction on how many trucks and the size for any new owners. Regardless of the job losses and the complexity in doing so, it never happened and to this day the unit is still empty, the council having done nothing to attract business to the area.

So yes they want to do good, but only if it fits their ideals and many fall short on many fronts. Too many are easy to be lobbied, so now everything is "green issues" as it is in their post bag, same with reducing speeds on roads make enough noise and they are there.

The Lions group do very good work I would say and do not fall into the lecturing ways that others do to be called do gooders in a dismissive way

Edited by spaximus on Saturday 25th January 14:00