Fred the shred Posted yesterday at 01:58 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:58 PM If this Government want to make some easy money and save lives at the same time they should embark on speed cameras. Fixed penalty of £20 for every mile over the speed limit. I live in a 20mph zone and it would rack up a few grand a day no problem. The equipment would be paid for very quickly and it would free the police to do other duties. How this has not already happened I cannot imagine apart from the fact some members of the Government may be shy of offending the petrol heads . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted yesterday at 02:36 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:36 PM We don't have the bylaws to allow it so far as I'm aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinpot Posted yesterday at 03:16 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:16 PM I am a petrol head. Always have been and own a number of performance cars and motor bikes. There should be speed cameras in all speed limit areas imposing automatic fines on anyone he gets caught at more than 10percent over the limit. There are plenty of safe places to drive quickly. They should also be mobile, so move round every few weeks to keep people on their toes and stave the expense of having loads of them. Having said that, a review of the existing limits and removing some of the more stupid ones should happen at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted yesterday at 03:24 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:24 PM 1 hour ago, Fred the shred said: If this Government want to make some easy money and save lives at the same time they should embark on speed cameras. Fixed penalty of £20 for every mile over the speed limit. I live in a 20mph zone and it would rack up a few grand a day no problem. The equipment would be paid for very quickly and it would free the police to do other duties. How this has not already happened I cannot imagine apart from the fact some members of the Government may be shy of offending the petrol heads . How is this news 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinpot Posted yesterday at 03:25 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:25 PM Just now, Happier diner said: How is this news Who cares? Its a topic for discussion related to the local laws. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted yesterday at 03:40 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:40 PM 14 minutes ago, Tinpot said: Who cares? Its a topic for discussion related to the local laws. No point in having categories then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted yesterday at 03:42 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:42 PM Just to remind us of how the forum works. For those who don't understand why there are different categories and not just 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted yesterday at 04:14 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:14 PM 2 hours ago, Fred the shred said: If this Government want to make some easy money and save lives at the same time they should embark on speed cameras. Fixed penalty of £20 for every mile over the speed limit. I live in a 20mph zone and it would rack up a few grand a day no problem. The equipment would be paid for very quickly and it would free the police to do other duties. How this has not already happened I cannot imagine apart from the fact some members of the Government may be shy of offending the petrol heads . I would support traffic cameras, catch out all the twats who go through red lights, speed constantly, mobiles etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted yesterday at 04:21 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:21 PM Also would support this. The amount of people not just a few mph over the limit in 20mph housing estates is dreadful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted yesterday at 04:25 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:25 PM Authoritarianism everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted yesterday at 04:25 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:25 PM 41 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Just to remind us of how the forum works. For those who don't understand why there are different categories and not just 1 It's never a good look when you decide to come down among the great unwashed and educate us... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted yesterday at 04:26 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:26 PM Just now, TheTeapot said: Authoritarianism everywhere. Traffic cameras...or Happier Diner? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinpot Posted yesterday at 04:29 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:29 PM 3 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: Authoritarianism everywhere. What’s the problem with making sure people don’t speed within sensible limits? Got to be better for old people, kids, everyone really. Why would anyone object other than just objecting to there being rules because they think that makes them cool? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted yesterday at 04:34 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:34 PM 2 minutes ago, Tinpot said: What’s the problem with making sure people don’t speed within sensible limits? Got to be better for old people, kids, everyone really. Why would anyone object other than just objecting to there being rules because they think that makes them cool? Because they would be about as effective as speed bumps. Once you are passed it, you zoom off. Speed cameras are an ugly waste of time. In the uk, they are strategically placed to generate revenue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted yesterday at 04:39 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:39 PM Look, they don't give a shit about the untaxed cars and unregistered vans round my way. THAT'S easy money - getting what is already owed with minimum expenditure. NOT a camera that you slow down for and then speed up afterwards - and cost money to install and look after, 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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