mharvey Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Firstly you’d probably notice. From experience even in the daytime those new Hadscs cameras are very bright. Secondly you should have no trouble arguing that it’s just one incident of speeding. Openly admit that it was a prolonged instance but one instance nonetheless Finally those cameras are operational regardless of the speed limit. The older overhead ones did indeed only activate during a reduced speed however the new Hadecs at the side of the gantry will indeed go even when there are no additional speed restrictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 This is quite right but also quite self-righteous!? Are you seriously saying you abide by all limits all the time? Hands down and honestly yes, clean license, never been done, always get laughed at, at work for being the slowest out of work and always have speedy winkers overtaking. People must be dumbfounded on the roads of Northampton when they see a supra driving normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 This has been the same for a far as I can remember. Clobber the normal folk pottering along at 35 in a 30 or 45 in a 40, whether it be delibrate or not, it isn't crime of the century and there should be an variance of 10 - 15% for "normal" driving. Most roads govern themselves and appropriate speed causes no issues. I do agree with strict limits around schools and in heavily built up areas. What about the cnuts who overtake on blind bends, tailgaters, people with phones to their ears, drink drivers, no tax or insurance. They can run around and do what they please. Detection rates for offences has never been lower in my opinion. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 They are on all the time and flash so you would know if you had been done by them , I got flashed by one was doing about 85 didn't hear anything so your probably ok unless you got flashed by all 3 and didn't notice it wasent brain fade it was a heart attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Dunk a lot of cars speedos are set below what they show anyway, plus the 10% you maybe ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Only on when a reduced limit is enforced I believe (I have regularly been through them at 80-85 when nothing displayed and no tickets that i know about), when they are displaying a limit there is a 10% tolerance on the speed, so you may be ok. This is not true enough to count on. The ones on the M1 in Northamptonshire are on when there is no speed limit on the sign, it's the same for the old style overhead ones on the M25 out towards Leatherhead. I've seen them go off on many occasions. I think it's only at certain times of day though, I've previously gone through them at night and not had a single one flash me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Firstly you’d probably notice. From experience even in the daytime those new Hadscs cameras are very bright. Secondly you should have no trouble arguing that it’s just one incident of speeding. Openly admit that it was a prolonged instance but one instance nonetheless Finally those cameras are operational regardless of the speed limit. The older overhead ones did indeed only activate during a reduced speed however the new Hadecs at the side of the gantry will indeed go even when there are no additional speed restrictions Sadly i see them now but a tad too late, i know for a fact i've been through 4 of them sited on the northbound carriageway of the M42, ive walked the orange man on Google maps along my route and there's new HADECS 3 cameras between J3a - J4 then between J4 - J5 then between J6 - J7 and the last one at J9 Thanks for your input, i've read of drivers getting only 1 punishment for doing what i've done, i'll have to wait and see what does or doesn't come through the letter box in the next two weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Well $#@! I drove up from Newquay last weekend all the way to Durham and I rarely sat at or below 70 Magical Motions Per Hour Il be joining you on the bus DNK I can't imagine using a bus, not been on one for over 35 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsnlvxr Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I'm sure you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I'm sure you will be fine I'm liking your optimism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Im sure if either of us get caught out we will only take one offence like I said I went from Newquay to Durham if I made it im sure you will have. Its no big deal a few points and a fine its just the sting of being careless when we knew they were there I suppose. Im 28 and have never had points etc YET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hands down and honestly yes, clean license, never been done, always get laughed at, at work for being the slowest out of work and always have speedy winkers overtaking. People must be dumbfounded on the roads of Northampton when they see a supra driving normally Well I'm dumbfounded It seems 'out there' to be interested and have a passion for Supra's and yet be so conscientious! Well done, I think!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 What this makes me realise is, times have changed. I used to drive all around the country on parts pick ups or other ebay buys and now rarely do a road trip to somewhere unfamiliar, and if I do I need to be careful! I got flashed a year or so ago a junction of two before the Dartford crossing on the M25 and didn't hear anything back (was in a XC60 and not going for it). Do people use those apps that warn of fixed and mobile (if reported) sites, or other detector type things these days, seems a minefield if you aren't prepared or a saint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Im sure if either of us get caught out we will only take one offence like I said I went from Newquay to Durham if I made it im sure you will have. Its no big deal a few points and a fine its just the sting of being careless when we knew they were there I suppose. Im 28 and have never had points etc YET I could well be being over negative and i haven't triggered the 4 cameras, but if i have hopefully they can be taken as 1 offence rather than 12 points and a ban I can live with a few points no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) What this makes me realise is, times have changed. I used to drive all around the country on parts pick ups or other ebay buys and now rarely do a road trip to somewhere unfamiliar, and if I do I need to be careful! I got flashed a year or so ago a junction of two before the Dartford crossing on the M25 and didn't hear anything back (was in a XC60 and not going for it). Do people use those apps that warn of fixed and mobile (if reported) sites, or other detector type things these days, seems a minefield if you aren't prepared or a saint? Driving out your area is no fun, i'd not been up the M42 for a long time and it was only 3/4's of the way on my journey my rather slow brain went where have all the overhead cameras gone, then i thought oh dear they've been replaced with that new system etc etc Edited September 26, 2018 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Driving out your area is no fun, i'd not been up the M42 for a long time and it was only 3/4's of the way on my journey my rather slow brain went where have all the overhead cameras gone, then i thought oh dear they've been replaced with that new system etc etc I cant even remember what I had for Breakfast nevermind where Cameras are Ive had a hard paper round Dnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I cant even remember what I had for Breakfast nevermind where Cameras are Ive had a hard paper round Dnk The old system on the M42 was easy, if there were cameras on the gantry on the opposite carriageway which you could see very easily then there were cameras on the gantry on your side, if there weren't then your side hadn't got them either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Do people use those apps that warn of fixed and mobile (if reported) sites, or other detector type things these days, seems a minefield if you aren't prepared or a saint? Use the Tom Tom app on my iPhone X, as I do a lot of driving for £17 a year does live traffic and camera's, even mobile ones. Although I try never to rely on it and only get spirited if I know the area. If I am in an area I am not used to, then I am pretty strict at not having a lead foot at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Use the Tom Tom app on my iPhone X, as I do a lot of driving for £17 a year does live traffic and camera's, even mobile ones. Although I try never to rely on it and only get spirited if I know the area. If I am in an area I am not used to, then I am pretty strict at not having a lead foot at times. Im from the North East man we are still using Dial Up Internet and Rotating Assembly Phones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Im from the North East man we are still using Dial Up Internet and Rotating Assembly Phones lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Im from the North East man we are still using Dial Up Internet and Rotating Assembly Phones Did you post something or is a carrier pigeon going to crash into me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Did you post something or is a carrier pigeon going to crash into me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Did they flash dunk? I think you might be ok... my understanding is the gantry ones above are only really on when the speed limit sings are on , and /or if you're doing stupid speed (90+) What I have read about those new side mounted ones is that they are on always with the usual 10% rule in force.. I always tend to slow for them. Hopefully you'll get lucky if they didn't go off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Did they flash dunk? I think you might be ok... my understanding is the gantry ones above are only really on when the speed limit sings are on , and /or if you're doing stupid speed (90+) What I have read about those new side mounted ones is that they are on always with the usual 10% rule in force.. I always tend to slow for them. Hopefully you'll get lucky if they didn't go off. The overhead ones have gone, been replaced with the ones mounted at the side, the HIDECS 3 in the photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Use the Tom Tom app on my iPhone X, as I do a lot of driving for £17 a year does live traffic and camera's, even mobile ones. Although I try never to rely on it and only get spirited if I know the area. If I am in an area I am not used to, then I am pretty strict at not having a lead foot at times. Ta certainly pays to know your area! I will have a look at the app ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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