KitCatE1
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 10:31 PM |
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New Speed Camera Guidelines
dont know if this has been posted already? No points for upto 86 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1375049/New-speed-camera-guidelines-allow-drivers-86mph-escape-fines.html
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loggyboy
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 10:44 PM |
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Some sense at last!
Maybe they are finally realising the (temporary) speed limit set in 1965 might be a little out of date!
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 10:51 PM |
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I wouldn't believe anything in the Daily Mail, but if there is a serious reference then this sounds sensible.
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morcus
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 10:59 PM |
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"It's a Trap!"
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 11:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by morcus
"It's a Trap!"
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 8/4/11 at 11:51 PM |
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With the price of petrol no-one can afford to drive at 85 
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HowardB
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 06:02 AM |
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now also posted on the BBC website too
BBC-thingy
so it "must" be true
:-)
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 07:41 AM |
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Yes but read the article.
I surmise that
They cannot use speeding fines to finance cameras
They will charge you for the awareness course
They will use that money to fund more cameras
By that time many people will be going faster ( because they read the headline as 86MPH is OK)
More money generated all round.
I rest my case.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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KitCatE1
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 08:03 AM |
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Well personally i dont speed no licence no job and all that, but if i am ever in the wrong id rather be hit in the pocket than my licence but thats
just me :p
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kj
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 08:23 AM |
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I got cought the other week from 50 - 40 zone within a few meters and was given the option of speed awarenes course which for £70 looks better than a
£60 fine plus points, so sent off the payment and got a letter back saying i should contact one of the course holders.
When i contacted them to book it the asked for payment details? i have paid the police, you need to pay us for the course and claim it back from the
police, i thought day light robbery was a criminal offence?
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Triton
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 08:37 AM |
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I thought the Police were supposed to "uphold the law" yet it seems they "make it up as they go along" these days.
Drive slower it pisses them off........
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Triton
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 08:40 AM |
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I got pulled over on an empty A30 for doing 40mph, speed limit is 70mph...coppers don't like sarcasm either hahahahahaha I said It's hard
to make a cuppa tea at 70mph(I drive a vw camper)
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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iank
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 08:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
I got pulled over on an empty A30 for doing 40mph, speed limit is 70mph...coppers don't like sarcasm either hahahahahaha I said It's hard
to make a cuppa tea at 70mph(I drive a vw camper)
I suspect the thinking goes "Lots of people in VW campers do weed, and people who are stoned tend to drive very cautiously, therefore VW campers
going slower than the speed limit on empty roads should be stopped. I suspect breaking down in giggles would have been worse than taking the
p*ss"
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
coppers don't like sarcasm
think you'll find that depends on which way it's travelling.
" in a hurry are we sir"
"alright Stirling out of the car"
Etc
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 11:46 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by Triton
I got pulled over on an empty A30 for doing 40mph, speed limit is 70mph...coppers don't like sarcasm either hahahahahaha I said It's hard
to make a cuppa tea at 70mph(I drive a vw camper)
I suspect the thinking goes "Lots of people in VW campers do weed, and people who are stoned tend to drive very cautiously, therefore VW campers
going slower than the speed limit on empty roads should be stopped. I suspect breaking down in giggles would have been worse than taking the
p*ss"
I imagine the thinking should have gone, "its a VW camper, 40mph isn't far off top speed"
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mrwibble
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 12:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Some sense at last!
Maybe they are finally realising the (temporary) speed limit set in 1965 might be a little out of date!
ahh but the anti speeding lobby will go mad and get themselves on all the news shows saying how the government is hoping we all die to ease the cost
of our public services. + it makes it easier for the police to stop people.
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 9/4/11 at 11:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by Triton
I got pulled over on an empty A30 for doing 40mph, speed limit is 70mph...coppers don't like sarcasm either hahahahahaha I said It's hard
to make a cuppa tea at 70mph(I drive a vw camper)
I suspect the thinking goes "Lots of people in VW campers do weed, and people who are stoned tend to drive very cautiously, therefore VW campers
going slower than the speed limit on empty roads should be stopped. I suspect breaking down in giggles would have been worse than taking the
p*ss"
I imagine the thinking should have gone, "its a VW camper, 40mph isn't far off top speed"
Or... he's going over 40, he's modded it and not told the DVLA, pull'im
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