New SPECS on M3 J4 - J2

phillik · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:11 am Post subject: New SPECS on M3 J4 - J2

There are a load of SPECS going up on the M3 J4 to J2 both directions. I am not sure of the speed, they look permanent, so may be 70.

I submitted loads of them on Sunday night, but only got email confirmation of 2. I got no email for the one I completed today. Is this normal? Confused

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Daggers · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

How does a permanent SPECS camera look different to a temporary one? They are all generally mounted on poles on the side of the road, with a SPECS logo in the corner between the vertical pole and the horizontal arm.

It's quite likely that they were installing these prior to the commencement of some roadworks, and they may not be operational yet.

You would normally get email confirmation of every camera you submit, but a member of the team will have to tell you how many of your submissions were actually received.

phillik · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: M3 SPECS

Daggers

Yes, a bit more googleing and I find they are temp and will be set at 50 for road works until end June.
http://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/news/news.htm?mode=10&pk_news=601

I hope all the ones I entered got accepted as it was quite a bit of work doing 10 entries, but they were all marked as 70 (Sorry MaFt Embarassed

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BaggieBoy · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 13, 2005 Posts: 193

As of this morning they were not active, the speed is still NSL.

xander · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 32

Andy_P · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject:

BaggieBoy · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 13, 2005 Posts: 193

The matrix signs here cannot impose a speed limit, as they have no red circle. Once the roadworks start, I'm sure that proper "hard" speed limit signs will appear.

BaggieBoy · Lifetime Member Joined: Apr 13, 2005 Posts: 193

A 50 limit has now been imposed, I think it is prudent to assume the SPECS are now active.

trevor.dowle · Lifetime Member Joined: 16/06/2003 05:22:14 Posts: 412

SSR · Frequent Visitor Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 432

I see a number of people flying along this bit, and also the area closer to the M25. Tying in with a question raised in the most recent newsletter, it does make you wonder if they actually do anything, or whether some drivers just don't understand what average means?

Wazza_G · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject:

These cameras are the perfect reason to specify cruise control on a new car, set up your sat nav, set your cruise control & pass safely through the affected section, without the danger of getting a ticket. Very Happy

Wazza_G · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject:

I've found this

M25/M3 Junction Traffic Management Trial (Average Speed Camera Enforcement) does this mean it's a permanent measure or what?

Yes, I know it says trial, but you know what the HA are like with never-ending trials. Rolling Eyes

Also this is taken from the Surrey "Safety Camera" Partnership site.

SSR · Frequent Visitor Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 432

I can't imagine them staying, but you never know. Are SPECS cameras known for staying post-construction?

I'm bemused by the comments about lane closures, as at least twice they've closed a southbound lane in rush hour causing lots of delays.

I'm also bemused by the traffic lights they have installed at 4a and 4 (at least), for traffic filtering onto the motorway. What practical purpose they think these will serve I have no idea! A total waste of money.

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