Mobile speed camera vans...

[Sparks!]

Right, there was a mobile camera van today on an approach to a roundabout, I didn't quite see it as I just pulled out past the car in front of me (2 lanes) I didnt over take the car but sorta went in line with it, slightly in front then saw the van and slowed..

Any ideas if these camera vans target BOTH lanes, usually left or usually right or is it at random?? I don't think I went past the car to the left of me, I think I hit 36mph max before slowing down... I genuinely thought it was a 40 limit but went back and saw it was a fukin 30 for about 100 meters where the van was! GRrr

I didn't see a flash or anything but presume they are radar so don't flash.. any ideas on this?? I guess I have 14 days to find out but I soooo don't need this as that'll be bye bye licence (well, ive had my licence for 4 years, but car entitlement for 1.5 years, i have 5 points already, do i lose licenece at 6 or does the 2 year perioud start from when i first got my licence? i.e i wont lose my licence now if i do get 3 points??)
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[JonB]

You won't lose your licence, the 2 years probation period is for your first licence. After those 2 years you can gain any other licence without going through the probo period again.

HTH.
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[Sparks!]

[Drew]

You sure it was speed cam? could well just be a road tax camera

[Sparks!]

[Zimbo]

The vans are laser linked to video recording equipment, they don't flash.
The laser equipment can measure your speed both coming towards and going away, so could easily do both lanes. Range is about a mile, although they usually stick to a few hundred yards range.
Good news is:
1. Although manned, they aren't operational all the time, often they just park as a deterrent and read the paper.

2. As a bike approaching them, there's no evidence on video that it's you - no front number plate. They may note your registration as you pass them but that's rare. There is a system being introduced where a video camera follows you as you pass the van and registers your plate from behind but it's legally a grey area as it hasn't been type approved for use against motorcycles in conjunction with the laser device.

3. If you were doing an indicated 36 in a 30 they may well not bother to do you anyway'

I'd say chances are you'll get away with it, if they're going to prosecute you they must serve notice on you within 14 days, so if you've herad nothing in a fortnight you've got away with it.

[Sparks!]

[Zimbo]

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[NSR Mick]

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[JonB]

Seriously Jo and Sparks, I speak the truth. The 2 year probation is on your first licence. 100% certain.
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