Speed camera probe.

mkpdavies · 26-10-2006, 10:48 PM

I have done all I can legally to fight them. My MP doesn't care. My councillor doesn't care.

Over 90% of people break this law as they don't believe in it.

Besoeker · 27-10-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mkpdavies

Over 90% of people break this law as they don't believe in it.

I think it's because they believe that can get away with it, and for the most part, they do.

Robin · 27-10-2006, 08:00 PM

Besoeker,

No speeding =no fine.

Speeding in foreign registered vehicle = no fine.

So its not about safety, but limit of oportunity to collect revenue.

Besoeker · 28-10-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin

Besoeker,

No speeding =no fine.

Speeding in foreign registered vehicle = no fine.

So its not about safety, but limit of oportunity to collect revenue.

Is that a problem?

Robin · 28-10-2006, 08:58 PM

Yes.

Its dishonest.

Besoeker · 28-10-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin

Yes.

Its dishonest.

And speeding is illegal.

Robin · 28-10-2006, 09:31 PM

So why are foreign registered vehicles allowed to do it ?

eublues · 28-10-2006, 10:05 PM

Nearly everyone breaks the speed limit by a small margin (I would guess 99% is more like it than 90%) - mainly because 30mph on a clear, quiet, wide road is bloody stupid, and you know you would be creating a nuisance for everyone else if driving at 29 mph.

If these limits were 100% enforced how nonsensical they are would be made plain as we all crawl around in 3rd gear.

Besoeker · 28-10-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin

So why are foreign registered vehicles allowed to do it ?

Too difficult to prosecute.
Doesn't make it right.

Besoeker · 28-10-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by eublues

Nearly everyone breaks the speed limit by a small margin (I would guess 99% is more like it than 90%) - mainly because 30mph on a clear, quiet, wide road is bloody stupid, and you know you would be creating a nuisance for everyone else if driving at 29 mph.

If these limits were 100% enforced how nonsensical they are would be made plain as we all crawl around in 3rd gear.

Fixed speed limits have to take account of worst case conditions. It might be safe to exceed the limits at 03:00 on a Sunday. But it is still illegal.

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27-10-2006, 08:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Robin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,111	Besoeker, No speeding =no fine. Speeding in foreign registered vehicle = no fine. So its not about safety, but limit of oportunity to collect revenue.

28-10-2006, 08:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Robin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,111	Yes. Its dishonest.

28-10-2006, 09:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Robin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,111	So why are foreign registered vehicles allowed to do it ?

28-10-2006, 10:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
eublues Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,189	Nearly everyone breaks the speed limit by a small margin (I would guess 99% is more like it than 90%) - mainly because 30mph on a clear, quiet, wide road is bloody stupid, and you know you would be creating a nuisance for everyone else if driving at 29 mph. If these limits were 100% enforced how nonsensical they are would be made plain as we all crawl around in 3rd gear.