Speed Cameras

I finally got round to finding out more about the new range of speed cameras on the road, which look a bit like this:

So if you see one, here are the facts:
* Speed measurement is carried out using two independent pairs of sub-surface piezo sensors.
* Piezo-electric axle sensors allow speed measurement in tunnels, underpasses, close to bends and on bridges. No spurious speed readings possible.
* Piezo sensors are visible in the photograph thus showing where the photo was taken.

They are forward facing and have NO flash, so you don’t know if you’ve been had.

# Check lines are painted on the road 1.8metres after the last sensor.
# The tyre footprint will always fall within the 3 lines, giving a simple visual check for the VDU operator.
# Where 2 vehicles appear side by side the offending vehicle is the one whose tyres fall within the lines.

They still use film so you’ll not always get done – but because there is no flash, there’s little way of knowing if they’re live or not. The only good news about these new cameras? Since they’re mainly used forward facing, they’re entirely useless for motorcycles!

More info.