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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject: CamerAlert Database - Reaches new heights of accuracy |
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We like to think that our speed camera database is the most comprehensive available. To that end we go to extreme lengths to capture the locations of every fixed camera in the land.
We recently received a tip off that there was a fixed camera near Windsor that we didn't have and so off we trotted to capture the location.
This camera was difficult to get to, there was a toll to pay but once we had found it, verification was a ball, we went round three times just to be sure. It has now been allocated ID GATSO: 91167
For those unfamiliar with the area, it's here. _________________ Darren Griffin
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juliaosborne Lifetime Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2009 Posts: 88 Location: Maldon, Essex
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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However, the clarity of that image did make me wonder whether the PGPSW team had been making use of the Google streets photo project to accurately confirm map positions I should think it would be possible to tap into those images to produce a photo database of all fixed (and possibly even some 'mobile' locations. _________________ TomTom Live 1005 world maps |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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juliaosborne wrote: |
However, the clarity of that image did make me wonder whether the PGPSW team had been making use of the Google streets photo project to accurately confirm map positions I should think it would be possible to tap into those images to produce a photo database of all fixed (and possibly even some 'mobile' locations. |
As some of the images are several months old PGPSW never use StreetView to verify a camera. It might be used to help establish the location of a camera or even show that a GATSO is actually a CCTV camera, as i did when someone submitted a couple of SPECS cameras in Worcester Park High Street even though they are clearly signed posted with CCTV notices. After visiting the sites i could say that what was actually there was what is shown in StreetView. |
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mostdom Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 1964 Location: Surrey, UK.
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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I tried to get that camera but I couldn't find enough red bricks to finish my car, don't you just hate it when that happens! _________________ Dom
HERE LIES PND May it rest in peace.
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:45 am Post subject: |
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But it seems that the Stig is taking one of those cars on a test drive. (look around a bit in Street view) |
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AliOnHols Pocket GPS Verifier
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:19 am Post subject: |
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EDIT - deleted. _________________ Garmin Nuvi 2599
Android with CamerAlert, OsmAnd+, Waze & TT Europe.
TomTom GO 730, GO 930, GO 940 & Rider2.
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PedroStephano Lifetime Member
Joined: Jul 12, 2006 Posts: 44 Location: South Herts (NOT London!)
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:54 am Post subject: "seen again" |
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The speed limit there would appear ambitious - if they change it to a more realistic 10mph will you be introducing a new category of Gatso to the database? _________________ iOS rokcs (but my typing - well....)
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Only if they begin enforcing it _________________ Darren Griffin |
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mostdom Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 1964 Location: Surrey, UK.
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Darren wrote: | Only if they begin enforcing it |
Don't think Eddie Izzard did a sketch for that.
EDIT BY MaFt: Warning - there's a few swears in there... _________________ Dom
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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 15317 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:23 am Post subject: |
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mostdom wrote: | Darren wrote: | Only if they begin enforcing it |
Don't think Eddie Izzard did a sketch for that. |
I saw him on the English leg of the Circle tour. By that time, the Death Star Canteen sketch had stretched to nearly 15 minutes!
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DeLorean Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 314 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Lego... pah
My stickle brick car has stealth capabilities, so not a problem _________________ 🔸🔸 Currently using TomTom GO 940 & Locus Map 🔸🔸 |
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spook51 Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 26, 2004 Posts: 548 Location: East Midlands
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Look out - the force is with you.... |
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gem Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 06, 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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There is something unreal about that photo.....
I am trying to think what it could be,
......ahhhh, yes, got it.
Potholes - there are none!
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14902 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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gem wrote: | Potholes - there are none! |
Aw c'mon, you know Streetview is at least a year old! It's two and a half years old in my street. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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