Another 3 points!

Mundy · 15-04-2009, 18:29

Caught again! by a mobile camera van at the bottom of a hill, got me doing 39 whilst I was coming down! 6 points now. Anyone know of a way out?

zippy656 · 15-04-2009, 18:35

um slow down, or only drive up hill..

just think another 6 ans youll not have to worry any more

Mundy · 15-04-2009, 18:46

Have to drive for work, both have been in van! 6:57am and the Police are looking for hard workers going to work speeding!!!-

Terranosaurus · 15-04-2009, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Mundy

Anyone know of a way out?

Was the camera correctly calibrated - ask to see documentary proof.

Where was it sited? If on private land they need permission or its not valid.

Was the road straight or curved, theres a maximum curvature for it to be valid.

P40MRT · 15-04-2009, 20:15

Not being funny, but you've committed a crime - take the punishment and learn the lesson...

lacroupade · 15-04-2009, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Mundy

Caught again! by a mobile camera van at the bottom of a hill, got me doing 39 whilst I was coming down! 6 points now. Anyone know of a way out?

I take it they stopped you down the road then?

My missus got done near Oxford, phoned up immediately she got the ticket, said she'd do a speeding course or whatever else was going and they cancelled the bloody ticket with no further action.....worth a try....

I hate those bloody vans with a passion...I believe theres also some kind of issue where they have to be within 3kms of an RTA or accident black spot but that might be urban myth...

ssteve · 15-04-2009, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Terranosaurus

Was the camera correctly calibrated - ask to see documentary proof.

Where was it sited? If on private land they need permission or its not valid.

Was the road straight or curved, theres a maximum curvature for it to be valid.

and was the officer trained to use it??

ssteve

lacroupade · 15-04-2009, 20:50

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Originally Posted by P40MRT

Not being funny, but you've committed a crime - take the punishment and learn the lesson...

Moot point, but given that speed is a contributing factor in less than 7% of all RTAs (Road Transport Research Laboratory figures) its a farcical 'crime'. Theres no evidence to show speed cameras or these bloody vans have had any effect except (i) to pi55 off the ordinary motorist and (ii) line the Treasurys pockets , oh and the insurance companies too with their extra charges for points.....so sorry but I don't buy that one.

Deleted Member S · 15-04-2009, 20:53

Mundy take your front plate off

I went through a speed trap & thought i'd been done but I had lost my front no plate in the floods on that day

P40MRT · 15-04-2009, 20:56

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Moot point, but given that speed is a contributing factor in less than 7% of all RTAs (Road Transport Research Laboratory figures) its a farcical 'crime'. Theres no evidence to show speed cameras or these bloody vans have had any effect except (i) to pi55 off the ordinary motorist and (ii) line the Treasurys pockets , oh and the insurance companies too with their extra charges for points.....so sorry but I don't buy that one.

But if the legal limit is 30mph, and you know it is (you shouldn't be driving if you don't know the speed limit!), and you're driving at a speed greater than 30mph, YOU'RE BREAKING THE LAW... Quite simple really.

It's funny, but I've heard petty thieves use the exact same 'go catch a real criminal' line before too...

lacroupade · 15-04-2009, 22:08

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Originally Posted by P40MRT

But if the legal limit is 30mph, and you know it is (you shouldn't be driving if you don't know the speed limit!), and you're driving at a speed greater than 30mph, YOU'RE BREAKING THE LAW... Quite simple really.

It's funny, but I've heard petty thieves use the exact same 'go catch a real criminal' line before too...

Well I guess that makes 90% of the population criminals then....so you've never ever exceeded the speed limit - ever?

jims-terrano · 15-04-2009, 22:39

Mundy, you've got my sympathy mate, a mobile revenue camera got me a few months ago. It's had the desired effect, I now drive around like a one man rolling road block

Jim T

makeitfit · 15-04-2009, 22:46

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Originally Posted by P40MRT

Not being funny, but you've committed a crime - take the punishment and learn the lesson...

IT'S A TAX not a crime, good grief

Take the fine yes but points, sod off.

Were you stopped in person or just photo and booked in the post.
The calibration argument has to be done at the time of being nicked. You can ask for it's last test time etc and basicaly cause a nuisance after the event though.

extreme-4x4 · 15-04-2009, 23:30

deny deny deny

lie lie lie

lacroupade · 15-04-2009, 23:35

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deny deny deny

lie lie lie

oh hush - and you a moderaterifier too! shame on y'all!

15-04-2009, 18:29	#1
Mundy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sittingbourne, kent (South East) Vehicle: 1999 T SWB T2 Posts: 326	Another 3 points! Caught again! by a mobile camera van at the bottom of a hill, got me doing 39 whilst I was coming down! 6 points now. Anyone know of a way out?

15-04-2009, 20:53	#9
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	Mundy take your front plate offI went through a speed trap & thought i'd been done but I had lost my front no plate in the floods on that day

15-04-2009, 18:35	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	um slow down, or only drive up hill.. just think another 6 ans youll not have to worry any more

15-04-2009, 18:46	#3
Mundy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sittingbourne, kent (South East) Vehicle: 1999 T SWB T2 Posts: 326	Have to drive for work, both have been in van! 6:57am and the Police are looking for hard workers going to work speeding!!!-

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P40MRT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Vehicle: '98 Maverick TDi SWB Posts: 108	Not being funny, but you've committed a crime - take the punishment and learn the lesson...

15-04-2009, 22:39	#12
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Mundy, you've got my sympathy mate, a mobile revenue camera got me a few months ago. It's had the desired effect, I now drive around like a one man rolling road block Jim T

15-04-2009, 23:30	#14
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	deny deny deny lie lie lie