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It was 96.47% last year, it’s getting worse!!!
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Stuart XV16
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Stick with the cruisers, thats my opinion (most of the time).[
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Stuart XV16
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HELP KEEP THIS FORUM ALIVE! PLEASE DONATE.The Authorities and the press seem to think that the AA and the RAC are the voice of the motorist, they are the bodies that are always approached for comments. I have written to both of them asking just how much time and money is used helping to gain Government statistics and where they get their information but had no reply from either.
However now you have reminded me, I will try again.Best Regards
Stuart XV16
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HELP KEEP THIS FORUM ALIVE! PLEASE DONATE.I stayed at The Ibis Hotel, Bordesley Circus in Early February and travelled to the NEC daily (approx 8 miles) and could have lost my license 3 times a day! That’s the amount of scams they have there. On par with North Wales if you ask me. From a Birmingham paper….
Cameras catching the speeders
A whopping 100 motorists are caught on camera speeding in Birmingham every day but across the UK, a driver breaks the speed limit every 15 seconds, it emerged today.
The Birmingham figure was given by the organisation which runs speed cameras in the Midlands in response to a survey which found more than a third – 34 per cent – of motorists believe the dreaded Gatsos are there simply to raise cash.
However, in the poll by breakdown service company Autonational Rescue, a similar number – over a third – thought they cut speed. Just over a quarter disagreed and rejected the argument that they stopped speeding or saved lives.
But the beleaguered speed camera does have some support. Adam Warwick of West Midlands Casualty Reduction Partnership, which runs the speed camera operation in Birmingham and the Black Country, said: “The figures for this year are not out yet but we expect over 36,000 people will have been fined for speeding and red light jumping during the last year.
“But this is only 2per cent of the driving population in the area and we are only a small operation.
“The cameras deployed are done so on the number of casualties recorded there. So the most dangerous places get the most camera enforcement.”
But Autonational Rescue marketing manager Ronan Hart said: “The numbers of cameras are set to grow, with up to two million drivers expected to be on the receiving end of speeding fines this year.
“Somehow, when we weren’t looking, things seem to have gone too far in the UK and many speed cameras have been sited in places that bear no relation to road safety. That’s why so many drivers feel cameras are there to raise revenue.”Daz, the link seems to be working OK now. Her indoors has just had a mate sign, no problem. Hope all is OK!
Sorry Daz, don’t know what to suggest. Sometimes it works sometimes doesn’t, bit like me really.
Maybe there’s a computer wiz out there that maybe able to help. Had a look today but cant see IDs signature, but it acknowledged his signing.Best Regards
XV16IE6 works fine now this side, don’t know what the problem is. I had problems with IE6 to start with…. Sorry beyond me…
Keep us updated please.Hi Daz
Welcome to the forum. I have had one or two comments elsewhere, but I tried the new link you sent and it worked fine. Please keep us informed of any further developments with your campaign, we are all at risk and I’m sure everyone here appreciates your hard work.That’s a good one, I have not come across anything in writing, but i would say if they wanted to they would do you for “obstructing justice”. However I like yourself will keep waving to friends and family just like I have always done!
We are not alone Carrie..
One-man protest against cameras
A RUSHMOOR councillor held a one-man protest against police speed cameras along the A325 Farnborough Road.
Cllr David Clifford waved a placard as he stood by the safety camera unit near the Pinewood roundabout in Farnborough on Friday.
Passing motorists beeped their horns as they saw his poster warning they could get fined for speeding.
“I am all for keeping to the correct speed limit but this is nothing to do with road safety,” Cllr Clifford said. “It’s about the allocation of resources. Why isn’t he (the police officer operating the speed camera) out chasing burglars?”
The councillor criticised the police for not listening to public opinion, which he claims is opposed to the use of ‘hidden’ cameras.
Cllr Clifford said he supported the views of Aldershot MP Gerald Howarth who claims accident figures on the A325 did not justify the speed checks there.
Motorist Neil Nicholas told him: “The accident rate on this road is minute. It’s not as though this is by a school. This is just getting people going to work.
“You drive down the dual carriageway and they are always there to catch people. A massive thumbs up to you.”
A mother of three from Farnborough added: “This is just another way of the police making money out of law-abiding taxpayers. There’s a pedestrian crossing up there so it’s down to pedestrians to use it. Any accident is down to their ignorance if they don’t use it.”
But a student at Farn-borough College of Technology supported the cameras, saying: “It’s a busy roundabout with lots of people.”
The cameras came into operation on the A325 last April after it was deemed an accident black-spot. Fourteen people were killed or seriously injured on the northern part between 1998 and 2000.
Pc Nick Carter, carrying out the checks, denied it was a waste of time, adding: “We don’t persecute. As with any deterrent, it’s got to be seen to be doing its job. We are trying to get the message across. We won’t stop accidents happening, but hopefully the injuries won’t be as serious.
“Motorists who drive in excess of the speed limit have only got themselves to blame. If, however, the next time they slow down then we have achieved something. If something comes in I can pack up the equipment and go.”Best Regards
Stuart XV16
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Welcome to the forum, please tell your mates to join us.
Thanx for the comments. It all stems down to having the time to browse the web (The boss is not aware), I am a bit of a Newshound and like to keep in touch. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of cha, but I like to share what I come across. Any articles or comments you wish to post? Please feel free to do so.Best Regards
Stuart XV16
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