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Topic: EVO Triangle Still Camera Free |
Philip
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Views: 2313
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:46 pm Subject: Re: EVO Triangle Still Camera Free |
Four people have lost their lives on the Triangle's roads since 2012.
Do we know whether excessive speed was a significant causal factor in any of those deaths?
And do we know how that compares wi ... |
Topic: Driver Faces Fine For Speed Camera Warnings |
Philip
Replies: 35
Views: 9518
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:15 pm Subject: Re: Driver Faces Fine For Speed Camera Warnings |
Alerting others about mobile cameras is an offence punishable by a maximum penalty of one month's imprisonment alongside a possible fine of up to £1,000.
Does that equally apply to those who produce ... |
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Philip
Replies: 49
Views: 14876
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:09 pm Subject: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
You're clearly deranged if you think blue light training teaches you to drive by rote, and having a reasonable discussion with those who are deranged is pointless so I'm not going to waste my time.
S ... |
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Philip
Replies: 49
Views: 14876
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:31 pm Subject: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Don't worry about me, I spent 3 weeks being taught to drive safely at well above the legal limits and using the myriad of other legal exemptions I have when on blue lights.
But I do worry - you might ... |
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Philip
Replies: 49
Views: 14876
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:24 pm Subject: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Would you have us incredibly hypocritical members of the holier than thou brigade believe that your policy is to exceed the speed limit SOLELY on deserted motorways in good weather?
No - sussamb ask ... |
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Philip
Replies: 49
Views: 14876
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:10 pm Subject: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
So I was right. What you mean is you want the choice to disobey the law whenever you feel it's safe to do so? As already pointed out, those who feel they have the ability to make those calls often e ... |
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Philip
Replies: 49
Views: 14876
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:39 pm Subject: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
I'd love to see you give an example of this? I too am an advanced driver having passed numerous advanced driving courses, and have a 'blue light' qualification. I've driven rapid response cars for m ... |
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
Philip
Replies: 49
Views: 14876
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:22 am Subject: Jeremy Clarkson Says Speeding Makes You Clever |
One of the first things they tell you is that one of the objects of advanced driving is to arrive at your destinstion as relaxed as you started out even if it takes just that little bit longer.
Yes - ... |
Topic: 100s Caught Speeding On Sheppey Crossing |
Philip
Replies: 1
Views: 2083
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:05 pm Subject: 100s Caught Speeding On Sheppey Crossing |
Interesting how a scary headline ("Hundreds caught...") can actually mean a tiny, tiny proportion!
Let's assume that the cameras were switched on in the middle of May (as there's no date given), so ... |
Topic: Petition For Humber Bridge Speed Cameras |
Philip
Replies: 5
Views: 3701
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:31 pm Subject: Re: Petition For Humber Bridge Speed Cameras |
"When there's an accident caused by poor driving, in which speed is often a factor..."
The petition might have some credibility if there was any actual evidence quoted, rather than just weasel words ... |
Topic: Android intent to exit CamerAlert? |
Philip
Replies: 26
Views: 25496
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Forum: CamerAlert on Android Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:17 pm Subject: Android intent to exit CamerAlert? |
Was there any progress on this request? I'm struggling to reliably shut it down using Tasker.
I'm not aware of any changes to CamerAlert to allow this, sadly.
However, I use AutoMagic (which is s ... |
Topic: Driver Gets Fined For Blocking Mobile Speed Camera |
Philip
Replies: 12
Views: 6519
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:39 pm Subject: Re: Driver Gets Fined For Blocking Mobile Speed Camera |
A driver has been fined £100 for blocking the view of a mobile speed camera van.
So was he fined for blocking the speed camera, or was he actually fined for parking illegally on the zig-zags?! |
Topic: 5000 Caught By New Average Speed Cameras |
Philip
Replies: 14
Views: 6896
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:56 pm Subject: Re: 5000 Caught By New Average Speed Cameras |
Speed is one of the fatal four causes of serious injury or death on our roads
So why is so much resource poured into enforcing speed limits and so little spent on the other 3?! |
Topic: TomTom MyDrive Connect keeps looping with European cameras |
Philip
Replies: 1
Views: 2154
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Forum: TomTom Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:46 pm Subject: TomTom MyDrive Connect keeps looping with European cameras |
TomTom MyDrive Connect V4.1.0.2658. TomTom Go Live 1005 with latest maps.
I keep going around the following loop:
1) It tells me that there is an update to Speed Camera Updates Europe (these are ... |
Topic: Quick GPSfix not installing |
Philip
Replies: 8
Views: 4348
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Forum: TomTom Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 3:52 pm Subject: Quick GPSfix not installing |
Although I've not had any problems with GPSfix on my 1005, I received an email from TomTom today (on all 3 of my accounts!) saying that there is an "important update" available.
It goes on to say:
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