Interim reminders in SPECS areas?

sgould · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2004 Posts: 1320

Now that some of the Specs areas are quite long, and some have more than a pair of cameras, is it time for a "Specs Reminder" to be available for download. Just need that "bing" at regular intervals to keep it in my mind.
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Border_Collie · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

MaFt · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:52 pm Post subject:

you get a warning at each camera - not just the start and end points.

MaFt

Fraserp · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:42 am Post subject:

mikealder · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:55 am Post subject:

Specs installations can comprise of more than a pair of cameras, in which case there will be start, any in between and end point.

If "reminder cameras" were included then the site would get loads of requests to remove them as the camera isn't there, also please remember this is a speed camera database we are talking about, i.e. known locations of cameras - if you want reminder cameras for specs, look at creating a file on the PC for your own use, this way you can have as many reminders as needed.

But I can see your point for the Specs zones where they are a permenant installation and not part of roadworks, what I would like to see is add on software for the TomTom device which can check your average speed through a Specs zone and only warn if you exceed the limit - I guess this is too difficult - Mike

Darren · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:34 am Post subject:

There has to be a point at which your skills as a driver should kick in here. Next thing we'll be asked for is an alert to remind drivers to brake at junctions and to indicate etc etc!

The SPECS warning will alert you to their presence and the speed limit in force at that location. Leaving the SPECS zone is not a green light to put your foot down again after all.
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Fraserp · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:03 am Post subject:

andydigital44 · Regular Visitor Joined: Mar 29, 2005 Posts: 193

I'm sorry but i agree with Darren's point of view, if your memory span is that short maybe you shouldn't be driving in the first place. While your idea is nice its just not required in my opinion. If people are that desperate to drive that fast and endanger other people on the roads in the process, then i hope they do forget they are in a spec's zone and do end up getting a ticket, maybe it will make them concentrate more on their driving rather than their Golf handicap next time.

DennisN · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:20 am Post subject:

MaFt · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

our main database has notes in regarding start and end points for specs cameras.

currently we are only aware of the drivesmart units being able to use this but if other units add this function then we can release this info in other formats.

however, we will not be adding 'reminders' to the database as our database is for camera locations.

MaFt

Darren · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:13 am Post subject:

Border_Collie · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 2:47 pm Post subject:

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kastenar · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 06, 2004 Posts: 26

To add my two penneth.

What could be more appropriate for SPECS areas is a warning when entering, and a different warning when leaving. As previously stated, it is the drivers responsibility to manage between these points.

Andy

Darren · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject:

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