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Conrad
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M25 variable speed limit cameras
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February 08, 2013, 11:58:47 am »
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.
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Re: M25 variable speed limit cameras
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February 08, 2013, 12:00:27 pm »
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
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February 08, 2013, 12:13:32 pm »
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!
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February 08, 2013, 12:25:24 pm »
might have flashed a car on the other side of the road or a different car not yours?
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February 08, 2013, 12:32:57 pm »
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
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February 08, 2013, 01:13:46 pm »
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.
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February 08, 2013, 01:39:01 pm »
Cheers guys putting my mind a rest only time will tell
sounds like I should be alright though touch wood!
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February 08, 2013, 01:41:23 pm »
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.
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February 08, 2013, 01:59:43 pm »
The one time I drove along the M25 and they were on, I was doing 70mph before I realised. I got nothing from it.
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Re: M25 variable speed limit cameras
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February 08, 2013, 07:05:07 pm »
As Nodz says the cameras aren't even switched on anymore so no need to worry.
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February 08, 2013, 07:08:00 pm »
I read a story yesterday that said they haven't been authorised for use yet.
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February 08, 2013, 07:23:17 pm »
That's right, they spent millions upgrading the cameras and now they're not, yet, authorised to use them.
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Re: M25 variable speed limit cameras
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February 08, 2013, 08:56:51 pm »
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/
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February 08, 2013, 09:10:44 pm »
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 !
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Re: M25 variable speed limit cameras
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February 08, 2013, 09:45:17 pm »
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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.
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