Case for Speed Cameras 'Destroyed'

Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

What we all knew already, but it's nice to have people agree with you!

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froggeh · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Karma :

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froggeh · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Karma :

To be honest (and I am seriously being devils advocate here), if they're gonna use cameras, it should be the digital 'average speed' ones...

And this should only be around schools, and in built up areas, or where it really is a serious danger to speed

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Cannon · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Karma :

I personally have no concerns with safety cameras being used for what they were intended for i.e to cut speed at DANGEROUS places on a section of road. However this is rarely the case, and even Mr Gatso himslef is appalled at their usage.
On my drive/ride to work I pass 19 cameras in 12 miles. I can only remember 2 fatalities on this stretch of road, but the locals campaigned for cameras and won !
These figures simply show the government are lying again, what a surprise. They will make figures show whatever they want anyway to justify what they want to do, just as they have in the past.
People simply need to read the road and drive accordingly, but 95% do not have the ability to do this, even when they are actually concentrating on what they are doing, rather than singing, talking eating etc.
I would rather see an increase in highly visible patrol cars to deter/catch these idiot drivers, and a reducion in scameras, but thats just my opinion.
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Teaman · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

whats more efective at slowing you down? a speed camera, a speed camera sign or the big LED signs that tell you to slow down when your going too fast?
personally i feel better with the latter as there put up where there is a high risk of killing or being killed
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Duckyboos · Traffic Copper Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Karma :

I reckon the slow-down signs are most effective... they're certainly more visible so there's no jammin' on the breaks when you spot one tucked behind a bush, and for me, it feels like someone's actually watchin me, and I feel almost ashamed about tankin past em. Works for me anyhow.

ColdInsomnia · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Karma :

I agree with having speed cameras around schools, and in traffic accident blackspots (There is a road near Cardiff called 5-mile lane in which dozens of people have been killed in the last decade - I am glad they've put HIGHLY VISIBLE speed camera's along there).

But hidden ones put on main roads where no one was really doing any harm cause more problems than they solve by forcing drivers to panic and slam on the brakes.
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I put forward similar arguments about these money boxes on the side of the road.
I've noticed an increase in the number of members now taking it seriously.
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The View Askew · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Karma :

If the camera flashes on my way to work each morning It may seem cold but it aint THAT cold, and my engine is warming up fast.

Foreward facing, I reckon the same camera has flashed me well over 100 times.
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natv4 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Karma :

I agree with those asking for flashing signs. But they should only be used in blackspots. That way you can think to yourself, there is a reason for this, now what is it and how can I protect myself.

That is a great idea.

wilbur · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

Is it just me who feels compelled to speed up when approaching those slow down flashing neon signs ? I feel kind of let down if I fail to set them off.

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