Camera van on motorway bridge

LeperousDust · 25-03-2008, 01:22

So on my journey home today i missed a camera van on a bridge, slowed down but fear it was too late. I reckon i was going about 80+ (actual) soooo what are my chances on a fine (which id rather do without

). Save the lectures too

I understand young babies are culled every time i edge above 70

Matblack · 25-03-2008, 10:27

These cameras tend (and I say tend) to cut off at about 82-83 or so I'm told but they are operated by humans and it will depend where they have it aimed at the time. I've been done for 86 with an over motorway job so if your close or over that I'd be concerned

MB

Grandad · 25-03-2008, 13:17

I thought the cut off was 79 but hope you don't get a ticket

LeperousDust · 25-03-2008, 20:17

yeah tbh i'm just waiting its obviously going to happen, harsh way to make me slow down but i guess it may work (in the short term

) or just get wiser... Was trying to talk myself into not having to worry about a fine coming through but i'll get over it!

vix · 25-03-2008, 20:57

I was prepared for one last October when I went under one at about 90. It was hiding behind a corner as always and it was too dangerous to brake by the time I saw it. Never got a ticket though

Lomster · 11-04-2008, 11:10

Anything yet?

It might've been an ANPR van looking for untaxed/uninsured cars.

lostkat · 11-04-2008, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

These cameras tend (and I say tend) to cut off at about 82-83 or so I'm told but they are operated by humans and it will depend where they have it aimed at the time. I've been done for 86 with an over motorway job so if your close or over that I'd be concerned

MB

Just a warning - I got done at 80mph on a 70mph dual carridgeway by a camera van, so don't believe what you've been told.

Are you a free man now Mr Dust?

Pebs · 11-04-2008, 17:30

If it's a speed camera if you're under 77 you'll probably be OK. Over 77 and you'll get a ticket, over 86 I think it is and you'll go straight to court. Chances are it'll be an ANPR van though.

PvtPyle · 11-04-2008, 19:15

Interesting, I got booked three weeks ago doing 85 down a dual carriageway (not a motorway, an A road). So does that mean I was 1mph off a visit to the local magistrate?

I see no reason for the 70mph limit. I was driving perfectly safely and in near perfect conditions. Traffic on the road was virtually non-existent. Needless to say, I haven't altered the way I drive a jot since I got the ticket...

Toby · 12-04-2008, 14:13

Had exactly the same thing on the A417 near M5 J11A last year and never heard a thing. Went under it at around 85-90mph (don't ask why - I really don't know) and was the only thing on the road so was certain I'd get done but nothing. Can only assume it was an ANPR van rather than a speed camera.

25-03-2008, 01:22	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Camera van on motorway bridge So on my journey home today i missed a camera van on a bridge, slowed down but fear it was too late. I reckon i was going about 80+ (actual) soooo what are my chances on a fine (which id rather do without ). Save the lectures too I understand young babies are culled every time i edge above 70 __________________

25-03-2008, 10:27	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	These cameras tend (and I say tend) to cut off at about 82-83 or so I'm told but they are operated by humans and it will depend where they have it aimed at the time. I've been done for 86 with an over motorway job so if your close or over that I'd be concerned MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

25-03-2008, 20:17	#4
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	yeah tbh i'm just waiting its obviously going to happen, harsh way to make me slow down but i guess it may work (in the short term ) or just get wiser... Was trying to talk myself into not having to worry about a fine coming through but i'll get over it! __________________

25-03-2008, 20:57	#5
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I was prepared for one last October when I went under one at about 90. It was hiding behind a corner as always and it was too dangerous to brake by the time I saw it. Never got a ticket though __________________

11-04-2008, 11:10	#6
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	Anything yet? It might've been an ANPR van looking for untaxed/uninsured cars. __________________

25-03-2008, 13:17	#3
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	I thought the cut off was 79 but hope you don't get a ticket

11-04-2008, 17:30	#8
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	If it's a speed camera if you're under 77 you'll probably be OK. Over 77 and you'll get a ticket, over 86 I think it is and you'll go straight to court. Chances are it'll be an ANPR van though. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

11-04-2008, 19:15	#9
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Interesting, I got booked three weeks ago doing 85 down a dual carriageway (not a motorway, an A road). So does that mean I was 1mph off a visit to the local magistrate? I see no reason for the 70mph limit. I was driving perfectly safely and in near perfect conditions. Traffic on the road was virtually non-existent. Needless to say, I haven't altered the way I drive a jot since I got the ticket...

12-04-2008, 14:13	#10
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	Had exactly the same thing on the A417 near M5 J11A last year and never heard a thing. Went under it at around 85-90mph (don't ask why - I really don't know) and was the only thing on the road so was certain I'd get done but nothing. Can only assume it was an ANPR van rather than a speed camera. __________________