m25 variable speed cameras

woodenspatulas · 01-02-2008, 10:31

just read this:

http://www.whatcar.com/news-article.aspx?NA=230818

anyone who uses the m25 just be aware that the variable speed cameras which used to only be on when the lower limits were in force are now going to be upgraded at some point to be digital, and switched on ALL THE TIME!

now i know we are all law abiding

but i thought it was a bit sneaky, escpecially as they should then be painted yellow like the rest of the cameras out there

ScoobyChris · 01-02-2008, 10:42

According to a friend the new cameras will be "variable" and "average speed". No idea how reliable the info is though....

Chris

*tim* · 01-02-2008, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodenspatulas

painted yellow like the rest of the cameras out there

Cameras never had to be yellow, it was just a DfT recommendation. I think its been omitted as a recommendation as well now.

I've heard that too regarding the cameras, but not sure. Surely they are digital anyway...

woodenspatulas · 01-02-2008, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by *tim*

Cameras never had to be yellow, it was just a DfT recommendation. I think its been omitted as a recommendation as well now.

I've heard that too regarding the cameras, but not sure. Surely they are digital anyway...

never said they had to be, just that they should be. beleive it or not those cameras up until now have been film fed. thast why they only really worked when the variable was in force, to help keep the film from running out too early. i was told they only went off if you went faster than 90mph when the limit was off. dunno how true that was though.

i just think to let everyone know the cameras have changed they should paint them yellow. if they arent visable they arent a deterent for speeding but simply a cash cow. (well i know thats what they are really lol!)

niceyellow vrs · 02-02-2008, 01:19

Also need to watch the variable limit cameras on the M4s up round Birmingham. They're going digital and permenantly on aswell.

anewman · 02-02-2008, 01:23

Apparently they have to leave 1 minute before a speed change displayed is enforced by the camera by law.

dougie vrs · 02-02-2008, 01:28

is that the specs cameras? we have them on the m77,apparently if you change lanes between camera's they cannot work out what speed you are doing.maybe someone else knows different,but was from a good source

Lady Elanore · 02-02-2008, 01:30

I think I read once that the cameras are painted yellow (or made hi-viz) if the local authority wants to keep the revenue raised. Cameras that are hidden/grey etc raise revenue for the Police or Governmental bodies. I.e. if they are revenue earners they should be yellow if they are there for a proper reason they can be hidden. Bit of a cynical view I know, but not far from the truth I reckon.

Lady Elanore · 02-02-2008, 01:32

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Originally Posted by dougie vrs

is that the specs cameras? we have them on the m77,apparently if you change lanes between camera's they cannot work out what speed you are doing.maybe someone else knows different,but was from a good source

I read that too, but recently saw an article to say the latest ones can follow lane changers and square type number plates too.

Kaiserb_uk · 02-02-2008, 03:11

I used to quite enjoy playing "which gantry has a camera attached" when I had to drive around the M25, it wasn't that hard a game to play, they were flipping great boxes, you couldn't miss them, maybe they've changed a bit?

woodenspatulas · 02-02-2008, 10:35

the average speed cameras work read your number plate so it doesnt matter if you change lanes. thats why they have suddenly got so hot on illegal number plates recently.

richie · 04-02-2008, 10:08

Have you noticed the new ones on the M20.........

woodenspatulas · 04-02-2008, 16:10

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Originally Posted by richie

Have you noticed the new ones on the M20.........

:GULP: no

richie · 04-02-2008, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodenspatulas

:GULP: no

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DEAR............ bteween J7 and J5

, both ways. Not sure if they go past J7 towards Ashford.

woodenspatulas · 04-02-2008, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DEAR............ bteween J7 and J5

, both ways. Not sure if they go past J7 towards Ashford.

ah thats alright i only ever go from leeds castle to jun 7. ive not seen any there!

richie · 04-02-2008, 17:33

Just J5 and J7 area then

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ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras According to a friend the new cameras will be "variable" and "average speed". No idea how reliable the info is though.... Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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niceyellow vrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oxford Posts: 199 Members Car: Octavia vrs Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras Also need to watch the variable limit cameras on the M4s up round Birmingham. They're going digital and permenantly on aswell. __________________ Please give generously to the Octavia tuning fund, it's a very worthy cause

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anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,997 Members Car: 1994 Skoda Favorit GLXIe Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 263 Times in 237 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras Apparently they have to leave 1 minute before a speed change displayed is enforced by the camera by law. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate Briskoda "Banger" social group

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dougie vrs can i get a mk2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: glasgow Posts: 366 Members Car: octavia mk1 vrs Thanks: 66 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras is that the specs cameras? we have them on the m77,apparently if you change lanes between camera's they cannot work out what speed you are doing.maybe someone else knows different,but was from a good source

02-02-2008, 01:30	#8
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,145 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 231 Times in 140 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras I think I read once that the cameras are painted yellow (or made hi-viz) if the local authority wants to keep the revenue raised. Cameras that are hidden/grey etc raise revenue for the Police or Governmental bodies. I.e. if they are revenue earners they should be yellow if they are there for a proper reason they can be hidden. Bit of a cynical view I know, but not far from the truth I reckon. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

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Kaiserb_uk Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 1,430 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 11 Thanked 48 Times in 41 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras I used to quite enjoy playing "which gantry has a camera attached" when I had to drive around the M25, it wasn't that hard a game to play, they were flipping great boxes, you couldn't miss them, maybe they've changed a bit? __________________ Offended? spEak You're bRanes MCSA:M CompTIA:Security+ Mods:Nearly enough

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woodenspatulas Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,391 Members Car: vauxhall vectra and omega and 1.9tdi new fabia Thanks: 37 Thanked 68 Times in 56 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras the average speed cameras work read your number plate so it doesnt matter if you change lanes. thats why they have suddenly got so hot on illegal number plates recently. __________________ Where has my sig pic gone????

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richie The Stig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heading back to Planet Wibble Posts: 3,126 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 133 Thanked 42 Times in 41 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras Have you noticed the new ones on the M20......... __________________ Please see my advert in Members Services. Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm, thick in the head

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richie The Stig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heading back to Planet Wibble Posts: 3,126 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 133 Thanked 42 Times in 41 Posts	Re: m25 variable speed cameras Just J5 and J7 area then __________________ Please see my advert in Members Services. Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm, thick in the head

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