5000 Caught By New Average Speed Cameras

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Over 5000 motorists were caught speeding by Suffolk’s A12 average speed cameras in the first five months of this year. They have only been in operation since October last year.

It's likely that many think these point-to-point cameras aren't actually turned on.

Also it's thought that non compliance can be blamed on driver's lack of concentration or ignorance as to how they actually work.

A freedom of information request from Suffolk police revealed the following offence figures:

January 2016: 1,236
February: 1,051
March: 779
April: 1,053
May: 964

The top speed recorded was 111mph.

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore, commented: "I find it absolutely staggering that despite all the publicity and numerous warning signs, drivers cannot keep to the speed limit. Average speed cameras are used where there is a history of collisions. That should tell us something.

He added "Speed limits are there for a reason. Speed is one of the fatal four causes of serious injury or death on our roads and these thoughtless drivers really do need to wake up to the fact that they are not just risking their own lives, but the lives of fellow road users."

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Kremmen · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:34 pm Post subject:

Not at all surprised and I agree with his comments. Usually plenty of notice and yet drivers speed on putting themselves and more importantly others at risk.
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M8TJT · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:34 pm Post subject:

Top speed 110 in a SPECS zone? Ye Gods!

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M8TJT · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:24 pm Post subject:

And what are the other three that don't warrant a mention?
What's the word 'fatal' doing in there anyway. It makes no sense at all. Fatal indicates death, so how can 'fatal causes' cause serious injury. Rolling Eyes

Having said that, I suppose death is a fairly serious injury. Shocked

Kremmen · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:49 am Post subject:

M8TJT · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 8:42 am Post subject:

That was my point K. Very Happy

Kremmen · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:31 am Post subject:

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navver · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 2:19 pm Post subject:

How do seat belts cause serious injuries or death.

sussamb · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:21 pm Post subject:

Not wearing them ... Rolling Eyes

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Kremmen · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:45 am Post subject:

The accident was caused by me trying to do up my seat belt whilst driving when I saw you watching me officer.
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sussamb · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 2:30 pm Post subject:

Kremmen · Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:38 pm Post subject:

The accident was caused by me waving to the person I hit last week. Very Happy

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