Can you get flashed doing 31mph?

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 17:47

Will a 30 MPH gatso speed camera flash, if you pass it doing 31 MPH?

Thanks

**Russ** · 22-04-2009, 17:49

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Originally Posted by don_1

Will a 30 MPH gatso speed camera flash, if you pass it doing 31 MPH?

Thanks

It's unlikely as speedo error has to be accounted for. It tends to be a tolerance of 2mph plus 10%.

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Russ B

It's unlikely as speedo error has to be accounted for. It tends to be a tolerance of 2mph plus 10%.

So 30 mph cameras only flash, when you pass it doing 32+ mph?

Cheers Russ

**Russ** · 22-04-2009, 17:54

Don't take my word for it, I don't make the rules...

Usually a speed camera will only clock you if you're doing 35mph but that shouldn't used as a guide.

If it's one of the new average speed recorders then you're far more likely to get caught doing 31mph.

superbiatch · 22-04-2009, 17:54

I remember reading that car speedo's aren't 100% accurate and that you're probably doing less than you think you are - so no need to worry if you 'think' you were doing 31mph

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 17:56

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Originally Posted by Russ B

If it's one of the new average speed recorders then you're far more likely to get caught doing 31mph.

No, it was one of those yellow speed camera. Car was doing 31 MPH.

Gary L · 22-04-2009, 17:59

You need to be travelling at around 37MPH to get flashed.

35MPH to be safe

**Kymmy** · 22-04-2009, 18:00

As Russ said the police usually do 2-3Mph + 10%, so you'd have to be doing 35+ for a copper to take action...

BUT!!!

The police can do you for anything over the posted speed imit
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Most gatso's are set to 10Mph+ over the speed limit at least

You sure it wasn't flashing an oncoming car or an overtaking car?

Anyway if a NIP isn't recieved within 14 days you're OK...If you do get one though at 31Mph you are over the speed limit

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

As Russ said the police usually do 2-3Mph + 10%, so you'd have to be doing 35+ for a copper to take action...

BUT!!!

The police can do you for anything over the posted speed imit
and
Most gatso's are set to 10Mph+ over the speed limit at least

You sure it wasn't flashing an oncoming car or an overtaking car?

I dont know whether the camera flashed or not, the sun was in my eyes.

But I know for sure, car was doing 30-31mph.

No cars were overtaking me...

**Russ** · 22-04-2009, 18:09

It is 'said' that a lot of cameras don't have film in them but will still flash you anyway - think about it, the next time you pass that camera you'll be under the limit I'm sure....

This is one of those areas where everyone has heard this and that about how they work - the best person to ask would be a policeman (he's around here somewhere I think).

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Russ B

It is 'said' that a lot of cameras don't have film in them but will still flash you anyway - think about it, the next time you pass that camera you'll be under the limit I'm sure....

This is one of those areas where everyone has heard this and that about how they work - the best person to ask would be a policeman (he's around here somewhere I think).

Wheres the policeman, what's his username here?

Gary L · 22-04-2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by don_1

Wheres the policeman, what's his username here?

Allo, Allo, Allo

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Allo, Allo, Allo

Are u the copper here?

superbiatch · 22-04-2009, 18:30

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Originally Posted by don_1

Are u the copper here?

Its Derek_S the mod. But he might not take kindly to being called a copper

don_1 · 22-04-2009, 18:33

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Originally Posted by superbiatch

Its Derek_S the mod. But he might not take kindly to being called a copper

How can Derek help me though? Can he check the speeding database, if I give him my car details?