M25 - Speed Cameras

[Nauti Buoy]

As of the 15th February 2008 all the Speed Cameras in the Variable Speed Limit section of the M25 near Heathrow Airport (JCT 10-15) are going Digital and the activation limit is being lowered.

They are currently the older film type cameras and Set at 90mph when the Variable Limit Signs are not in operation.

The new digital cameras are going to be set at the normal 10% 0f the speed limit + 2mph (80mph + and your taking a risk basically) when the signs are not in use i.e. national speed limit. I can’t confirm the activation limit when the signs are set (variable limits showing) but believe it will be the same 10% + 2mph of the speed shown by the sign at that time.

[GuyP]

They can't stop meddling can they

I thought the normal rule was the speed limit + 10% for the car + 10% for the equipment (84mph)?

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

As of the 15th February 2008 all the Speed Cameras in the Variable Speed Limit section of the M25 near Heathrow Airport (JCT 10-15) are going Digital and the activation limit is being lowered.

Do you have a reference for that?

I can't find any official announcement, and a search on Google only comes up with apparently unsubstantiated warnings . . .

Urban myth?

John

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Do you have a reference for that?

I can't find any official announcement, and a search on Google only comes up with apparently unsubstantiated warnings . . .

Urban myth?

John

No, I got it from here, so thought I'd pass it onto here too:-

http://www.pontoontalk.co.uk/forums/...=7056#post7056

[donutsina911]

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=...wtopic&t=67623

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Subject: M25 JCT 10-15 Digital Speed Cameras Going Live 15th Feb 08
Importance: High

All

I have just been informed by my dad who works for the Metropolitan Police Service (for those of you who didn’t know) that as and from the 15th February 08 all the Speed Cameras in the Variable Speed Limit section of the M25 near Heathrow Airport (JCT 10-15) are going Digital and the activation limit is being lowered.

They are currently the older film type cameras and Set at 90mph when the Variable Limit Signs are not in operation.

The new digital cameras are going to be set at the normal 10% 0f the speed limit + 2mph (80mph + and your taking a risk basically) when the signs are not in use i.e. national speed limit. I can’t confirm the activation limit when the signs are set (variable limits showing) but belief it would be the same 10% + 2mph of the speed shown by the sign at that time.

Please pass this on to anyone you know.

I hope this saves a few of you getting points on your licence!!!

Regards,

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by donutsina911

http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=...wtopic&t=67623

Similar post above...

Subject: M25 JCT 10-15 Digital Speed Cameras Going Live 15th Feb 08
Importance: High

All

I have just been informed by my dad who works for the Metropolitan Police Service (for those of you who didn’t know) that as and from the 15th February 08 all the Speed Cameras in the Variable Speed Limit section of the M25 near Heathrow Airport (JCT 10-15) are going Digital and the activation limit is being lowered.

They are currently the older film type cameras and Set at 90mph when the Variable Limit Signs are not in operation.

The new digital cameras are going to be set at the normal 10% 0f the speed limit + 2mph (80mph + and your taking a risk basically) when the signs are not in use i.e. national speed limit. I can’t confirm the activation limit when the signs are set (variable limits showing) but belief it would be the same 10% + 2mph of the speed shown by the sign at that time.

Please pass this on to anyone you know.

I hope this saves a few of you getting points on your licence!!!

Regards,

I think that only makes it more suspicious!

[tcwozere]

AFAIK, when they re-did the section between the M3 and the M4, they didn't put the camera's back, at least there are no visible cameras.. The present ones between the M3 and A3 are set way higher than 90, this is based on the fact I have been through them slightly above that speed and not set them off.. I also haven't seen anyone set them off in the last few years.. (Having been overtaken when travelling at slightly above 90.. )

Personally, I am in favour of the average speed check camera's, its amusing to watch people speed between them, braking for the last set of cameras, without realising it's slightly too late to slow down by then..

[hurricane]

someone told me on average speed cameras if you change lane the system cant work out your speed - not sure if this is a myth or not!????

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by hurricane

someone told me on average speed cameras if you change lane the system cant work out your speed - not sure if this is a myth or not!????

That must be true to a certain extent because firstly they can't cover all lanes and secondly by cutting a bend you travel a much shorter distance. Look how staggered the start is on some running tracks.

[Ostroda]

It's a myth!!! by changing lane you can't doge a speed camera, However i beleive that if you travel over 250km/h that is about 156mph than the camera will only take a photo of the road ;-) saw that on top gear ;-)

but who's got a car that will do that sort of speed.........

[codprawn]

It is not a myth - most speed cameras have white lanes painted on the road. They take 2 photos and measure how far you have travelled between the 2 flashes. If you drive on the wrong side of the road you avoid the white lines altogether!!! Also the radar has to be lined up properly to only take photos of cars in the right lane otherwise cars coming towards it would set it off al the time.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by codprawn

That must be true to a certain extent because firstly they can't cover all lanes and secondly by cutting a bend you travel a much shorter distance. Look how staggered the start is on some running tracks.

It's true-for a different reason though.

Have a read (link)

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

It's true-for a different reason though.

Have a read (link)

Nah I am on about the Gatsos and Truvelos.

I thought they were only using SPECS for tax evading - obviously they have found another even more evil use.

Now I will have to drive like even more of an idiot than usual................

[DJL]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Nah I am on about the Gatsos and Truvelos.

I thought they were only using SPECS for tax evading - obviously they have found another even more evil use.

Now I will have to drive like even more of an idiot than usual................

errr... they always were speed cameras. SPECS = Speed Enforcement Camera System. (Wonder why they put a P in...SECS )

Technically they can use any SPECS/CCTV camera for checks against the PNC using ANPR to nab you for TAX offenses etc..

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by DJL

errr... they always were speed cameras. SPECS = Speed Enforcement Camera System. (Wonder why they put a P in...SECS )

Technically they can use any SPECS/CCTV camera for checks against the PNC using ANPR to nab you for TAX offenses etc..

Sorry I meant ANPR - 1/2 asleep.......