M1 speed cameras

So what is the deal with all the speed cameras, mainly between Jct 6 and Jct 13 of the M1? I've seen some on the M1 around Nottingham as well.

They are so close together, it's almost like average speed cameras during road work times. They're attached to the variable speed signs, but last week I'm sure I saw a flash from a camera from the opposite carriageway, and today I'm fairly certain I got flashed as I was putting my foot down on the way back from work.
(I have a nasty commute from Milton Keynes to Slough at the moment, and having a 13 hour shift on the weekend with no rush hour for a change, got a tad carried away).

Well with all of the government cuts they have to get money from somewhere,

[DarrenSV650S]

Get an inforad. It has saved my life so many times


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I've thought of the inforad. Thing is, the vast majority of my driving/riding is on familiar roads so I know exactly where cameras are.

I was always of the thought that fixed speed cameras set for national speed on the motorway didn't exist. And if they did, what do they gain by putting 20+ of them between about 7 junctions. If they aren't fixed speed, then they must be average speed checks. In which case, how come they flash and look like fixed speed cameras and not the typical infrared types.

These mofos.

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by thulfi

I was always of the thought that fixed speed cameras set for national speed on the motorway didn't exist.

You are wrong

Originally Posted by thulfi

what do they gain by putting 20+ of them between about 7 junctions.

20+ £60 fines I would think

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

You are wrong

I hoped I wouldn't be. Where have you seen a fixed speed camera adjusted for national speed on a motorway out of interest?

Average speed cameras only active when they indicate a speed you should be travelling at

[Red Herring]

The bad news is that they can be used for the 70 limit, the good news is that if you set off all 20 in a row you still only get one set of points.....but a nasty fine!

[DJ123]

Originally Posted by Red Herring

The bad news is that they can be used for the 70 limit, the good news is that if you set off all 20 in a row you still only get one set of points.....but a nasty fine!

do you get all the photos so you can make a flip book?