M25 variable speed limit cameras

[Conrad]

Was just on the mk5 near the Chertsey junction in the van noticed some of the variable speed limit signs coming on for 50. Noticed as I went through it flashed  :sick:I was doing about 50 55. Further down some where 40 and some were off or not working. Anyone had this experience before or have any idea if I'll actually get a ticket. 

[GrayMK5GTI]

There is probably quite a high margin befor you get a ticket, I see people speeding through them without a flash quite regularly.

PS: This post should be in the Random Chat section mate, the mods will probably move it

[Conrad]

Ah ok is there a way I can move it?

The only thing is that it did definitely flash which is why I'm worried only just got rid of all my points! 

[graeme]

might have flashed a car on the other side of the road or a different car not yours?

[Nodz]

I've been caught out by a few times with them changing from 50mph to 40mph and got nothing.

Also the other month, one of the news papers wanted to know the highest grossing camera and a freedom of information act revealed that due to legal complications none of the cameras are turned on. I can't remember the exact legal reason

[chowgar]

I've past them many times thinking they've flashed and realised that it wasnt a flash but a reflaection from oncoming traffic in the signage.... not even sure these ones flash.

[Conrad]

Cheers guys putting my mind a rest only time will tell  sounds like I should be alright  though touch wood!

[RENNTAG]

As far as i can tell the cameras dont change to the same speed as the signs say.

I have been through there at 70 when the signs have said 40 because there was nothing in front of me, and i have never got a ticket.

[alexmccabe]

The one time I drove along the M25 and they were on, I was doing 70mph before I realised. I got nothing from it.

[andyR43]

As Nodz says the cameras aren't even switched on anymore so no need to worry. 

[Deako]

I read a story yesterday that said they haven't been authorised for use yet.

[andyR43]

That's right, they spent millions upgrading the cameras and now they're not, yet, authorised to use them. 

[luckyGti]

Stolen from another forum, where a similar question was asked about the M25 cameras 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/9740880/M25-not-a-single-motorist-caught-by-speed-cameras-in-a-year.html


http://cars.aol.co.uk/2012/12/10/exclusive-m25-cameras-failing-to-catch-speeders/

[Conrad]

  well its looking good then even if they sent something through i would fight it sent a email to the fleet manager telling him to make sure he dosent just accept and pay on my behalf. From what i hear fromt the other engineers there good and doing that !

[RedRobin]

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I hate all overhead gantry speed cameras. On the M42 my PogoAlert is going off all the time as it's set to a distance to give me fair warning. I drive miles out of my way to avoid that stretch of the M42 just because of the camera gantries.