stupid sneaky speed cameras

[NTECUK]

Originally Posted by rictus01

sorry but that's even worse "in my own world" isn't the frame of mind to be riding a bike in, you've proved you're less attentive, that's an unnecessary danger, and it's dangerous enough at the best of times, riding shouldn't be the second thing on your mind whilst you're doing it, I've got kitted up before now, gone out to the bike, sat on it and found I couldn't focus on riding just then, and got back off for a while until I could before riding, it's just not worth the possible ramifications.

Cheers Mark.

Ok Dad you did say B4 last 2p worth.

Were not all angels

[rictus01]

preachy and alive suits me better than the alternative, perhaps having seen to many years in the saddle and far to many mates find out the hard way, this whole thread I was thinking "he's lucky", points or fines are much better that what could have been the out come, someone had to point out the obvious.

Cheers Mark.

[ophic]

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Were not all angles

A lot of us are actually quite straight

its completely my fault but i dont want points because i can only get 6 in my first 2 years and if i get another 3 after this potential then im ****ed

[NTECUK]

Originally Posted by ophic

I've been done twice by speed cameras, for 36 in a 30 and 48 in a 40.
So I don't think your equation applies to all speed cameras.

Thats to be considered for the speed course.
Not what cameras trip at.
In Essex if your going 33 in a 30 your in trouble.
The speed your showing on your clock is likely to be faster.
Argue with the man the laser and your in deeper water .
Each force will be on the national guide lines or a bit higher.

[ophic]

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Thats to be considered for the speed course.
Not what cameras trip at.

Ah misunderstood, sorry. So I wasn't man enough to be considered for the speed course. That makes more sense.

Although having very quickly googled it, I can only find this reference to those figures:

The initiative is aimed at those caught speeding just above the limit and will only be open to people caught breaking the speed limit by 10% + 9mph or less.

Other sites say between 35-39mph in a 30 limit.

There seems to be a lot of confusion over it.

[NTECUK]

Go to your local imi group and chat to an ob' who is in traffic .
If they ok they will give you the heads up on what your be getting .
Don't expect a sympathetic response though.
Best stick to 30 ,40 and don't get in the situation again.
Plenty of unrestricted roads to have fun on.
Round hear allot if you can beat 60 and not crash your doing fine.
30 & 40 are there for good reason.
Exceed a 20 mph limits will get you hung out to dry .And you'd deserve it.

Originally Posted by ophic

I've been done twice by speed cameras, for 36 in a 30 and 48 in a 40.
So I don't think your equation applies to all speed cameras.

A general rule of thumb is 10% +1 mph, so 45 in a 40, I believe these are police guidelines. A complete tw*t of a copper could try and shaft you for less but it could be argued in court over speedo error, hence the guidelines exist.

Originally Posted by ophic

A lot of us are actually quite straight

teeheeee thanks.. spat my coffee out

OP, we all eventually learn the hard way - i got speed awareness for my FIXED CAMERA fine - i spose it depends on a lot of things.. (i was trying to get off the line from the lights first... )

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Thats to be considered for the speed course.
Not what cameras trip at.
In Essex if your going 33 in a 30 your in trouble.
The speed your showing on your clock is likely to be faster.
Argue with the man the laser and your in deeper water .
Each force will be on the national guide lines or a bit higher.

I got the awareness course for 97.8 in a 70. At one point I was doing well over a ton with the unmarked BMW behind me, whilst I was undertaking (car was on an empty road, in the right hand lane of 3, I was in the left lane!).

Copper actually commented on my vision, shoulder checks and general riding and was suprised I hadn't seen him. My answer was my mirrors were shaking so I could only make out objects, not see what vehicle they were. All-in-all, it was a hoofing let off in my book, only helped by the fact I had been going so slow when they first clocked me pulling an undertake on a que of traffic!

What a effin bore that course is though! With the price of the course, the fuel to get there and back and the loss of a days holiday, I wish I'd taken the points! LOL

Regards