Thieving Government Bastards

[steward 433]

100 new speed cameras for Sussex alone

One Hundred New Speed Cameras For Sussex (from The Argus)</title>

 

[bigc]

Yes cos there's nothing wrong with dead children..

 

[steward 433]

Yes cos there's nothing wrong with dead children..

Quote from the Cheif Super of sussex "speed dose not kill but innapropriate speed does"

Even the article says it's about the money. As for being more visible the one at Buck Barn is grey and hidden no sign on the back

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

Ive seen the one on the A24,it seems to face the wrong way and by the looks of the road markings it snares you both ways.

 

[Da Man Clay]

Isn't that just saying they are replacing all the old ones? Not "100 new ones" as such.

 

[South Yarra Seagull]

Count yourself lucky. Over here they hide them in rubbish bins and the like, dont give you 10% leeway and the funds go into the State coffers - they actually BUDGET for year on year increases in "Greed Camera" revenue...

 

[jevs]

It's so simple....just don't go over the legal speed limit. There's no further arguement really....we can argue all day about the rights and wrongs and whether you like the speed limits or not but until they change the law or up the limits, then this is what you're legally stuck with.

Go over the limit, expect to pay into the governments coffers, stay within the limit and you won't pay a penny extra

 

[Seasider78]

Those signs that flash up with the speed limit seem to have the same effect as the cameras as people always seem to brake after them without the need for all of these fines and points.

If you do regular trips for work its a nightmare driving you an't relax as you have this camera here a variable one there

 

[keaton]

Don't speed and you don't have to be worried. You'll also save yourself some money and petrol, which would be pretty handy at the moment, no?

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It's so simple....just don't go over the legal speed limit. There's no further arguement really....we can argue all day about the rights and wrongs and whether you like the speed limits or not but until they change the law or up the limits, then this is what you're legally stuck with.

Go over the limit, expect to pay into the governments coffers, stay within the limit and you won't pay a penny extra

Quite. Speeding does not much effect the length of the journey. Travelling at 80 mph for an hour instead of 70mph will only knock 8 minutes off your journey. Is it really worth it?

 

[steward 433]

Quite. Speeding does not much effect the length of the journey. Travelling at 80 mph for an hour instead of 70mph will only knock 8 minutes off your journey. Is it really worth it?

When i drive up to Scotland i wanna be doing 90-100 on the motorway. It's perfectly safe to do so and with 500 miles to cover it makes a lot of difference than doing 70

 

[Barrel of Fun]

When i drive up to Scotland i wanna be doing 90-100 on the motorway. It's perfectly safe to do so and with 500 miles to cover it makes a lot of difference than doing 70

How is doing 90-100 mph 'perfectly safe'? If you are worried about time spent travelling then there are quicker ways to travel - train/plane etc.

 

[steward 433]

How is doing 90-100 mph 'perfectly safe'? If you are worried about time spent travelling then there are quicker ways to travel - train/plane etc.

Of course it is perfectly safe or the police wouldn't drive that fast. Plane/train way too expensive for all 3 of us to go up.

Autobahns are what we need here and do you even know why there are limits on motorways because there never used to be

 

[Da Man Clay]

Of course it is perfectly safe or the police wouldn't drive that fast. .

I presume you have had the same police training then?

 

[Peteinblack]

If people don't want to get done for speeding, don't exceed the speed limit !

It's quite simple, although I appreciate there a lot of bloody selfish idiots on our roads who don't give a f*** about anyone else once the turn their ignition key.

All part of our "I wanna do anything I want and bollox to everyone else" society.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Of course it is perfectly safe or the police wouldn't drive that fast. Plane/train way too expensive for all 3 of us to go up.

Autobahns are what we need here and do you even know why there are limits on motorways because there never used to be

Police are highly trained to drive at those speeds and it is a necessity of the job. A civilian does NOT need to travel that fast. Obviously price is going to be an issue, but trains can be a cheap option if booked in advance with railcards etc.

Possibly because there are far more cars than there used to be and road safety awareness is at a higher level than before.

 

[steward 433]

I presume you have had the same police training then?

YES actually i did Roadcraft when i was in the forces, Trained by the police instructors at Hendon

 

[Curious Orange]

Those signs that flash up with the speed limit seem to have the same effect as the cameras as people always seem to brake after them without the need for all of these fines and points.

But they are rather distracting, not something you want when you are trying to concentrate on the road ahead.

 

[Gazwag]

Of course it is perfectly safe or the police wouldn't drive that fast.

But Police drive that fast due to chasing speeding drivers or attending emergencies, with blues and twos warning other drivers of their approach.

Given the choice the plane is the way to go, we were thinking about going to Scotland in the summer but changed our mind, flights were about £250 for three adults and hiring a car was under £100 for a week. Yes it may be slightly cheaper to drive but with all the hassle that goes with it no thank you.

 

[withdeanwombat]

Don't speed,don't pay.

Result? No cameras.