Can you get flashed doing 31mph? [Archive]

Russ

22-04-2009, 17:49

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

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

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
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?

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

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

Gary L

22-04-2009, 18:26

Wheres the policeman, what's his username here?

:)

Allo, Allo, Allo ;)

don_1

22-04-2009, 18:27

Allo, Allo, Allo ;)

Are u the copper here?

superbiatch

22-04-2009, 18:30

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

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?

Julian

22-04-2009, 18:35

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...

If the first is true then how can the second be true?

superbiatch

22-04-2009, 18:35

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

No but he might be able to confirm whether the cameras can flash you doing less than 35mph and if indeed they always have film in.

don_1

22-04-2009, 18:39

No but he might be able to confirm whether the cameras can flash you doing less than 35mph and if indeed they always have film in.

ok, thanks.

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If the first is true then how can the second be true?

I know for sure, car was not doing more than 31mph (according to my car speedo).

Gary L

22-04-2009, 18:40

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

I'm sure there's others here they just don't tell anyone :)

There's a CSI agent too :D

Will21st

22-04-2009, 18:42

i work for CI5.

Gary L

22-04-2009, 18:45

I know for sure, car was not doing more than 31mph (according to my car speedo).

If your cars speedo is as accurate as it was from manufacture spech, then you won't get a ticket.

Assuming you haven't changed the size of the wheels and tyres :)

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i work for CI5.

I don't.

Taf

22-04-2009, 19:08

Just overpumping your tyres can add to your speed... odd innit?

don_1

22-04-2009, 19:09

Just overpumping your tyres can add to your speed... odd innit?

You mean you will get an incorrect reading from speed-o?

Reading will be higher?

Gary L

22-04-2009, 19:18

You mean you will get an incorrect reading from speed-o?

Reading will be higher?

Probably if you put an extra 40 PSI in them :D

don_1

22-04-2009, 19:22

Probably if you put an extra 40 PSI in them :D

That reminds me, how do I use the Tesco Tyre pump (don't laugh)?

What should the reading be on the pump, to inflate the tyres to the right size.

:)

Gary L

22-04-2009, 19:25

That reminds me, how do I use the Tesco Tyre pump (don't laugh)?

What should the reading be on the pump, to inflate the tyres to the right size.

:)

Isn't there a pressure chart by the pump?
They're usually digital ones and about 32 PSI. depends on the car and tyres.

Nidge

22-04-2009, 19:25

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

Thanks

They give you 10% to allow for discrepancies with your speedo, you can be doing 35MPH and not get flashed.

Gary L

22-04-2009, 19:28

They give you 10% to allow for discrepancies with your speedo, you can be doing 35MPH and not get flashed.

And you still get those that slam on the anchors and go through them at a true speed of around 25MPH. and thinking that the maniac just gone past them a lot faster should have got flashed :)

danielf

22-04-2009, 19:31

Can you get flashed doing 31 mph?

Yes.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/04/17.jpg

don_1

22-04-2009, 19:33

Yes.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/04/17.jpg

Why?

NoKnowledge

22-04-2009, 19:36

That reminds me, how do I use the Tesco Tyre pump (don't laugh)?

What should the reading be on the pump, to inflate the tyres to the right size.

:) Use this http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/fandp/pressureGuide/

don_1

22-04-2009, 19:39

Use this http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/fandp/pressureGuide/

That's only for Dunlop tyres...

soup dragon

22-04-2009, 19:41

this wouldn't have anything to do with your girlfriend and her speeding points thread would it?;)

don_1

22-04-2009, 19:44

this wouldn't have anything to do with your girlfriend and her speeding points thread would it?;)

No...

She got her points, 2 years ago.

AndyCambs

22-04-2009, 20:14

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 ;)

Car speedometers can have a tolerance of 10%, however they cannot show that you are doing a lower speed than you really are doing. So they will generally err on the side of caution and the speedometer will show a higher speed. If you have a GPS SatNav in the car you'll see that the speed according to the device is always slower than the indicator in the car dashboard.

superbiatch

22-04-2009, 20:22

Car speedometers can have a tolerance of 10%, however they cannot show that you are doing a lower speed than you really are doing. So they will generally err on the side of caution and the speedometer will show a higher speed. If you have a GPS SatNav in the car you'll see that the speed according to the device is always slower than the indicator in the car dashboard.

Yes, just read the very same information on various sites ;)

Stuart

22-04-2009, 20:28

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

I doubt it. I suspect that at the very least, he would be in violation of the Data Protection Act if he did so. Not to mention all sorts of other rules and laws.

Will21st

22-04-2009, 21:13

Is it possible to flash boobs at 31mph?:erm::angel::D

don_1

22-04-2009, 21:22

Is it possible to flash boobs at 31mph?:erm::angel::D

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Will21st

22-04-2009, 21:23

^^^Useless post ^^^^

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altis

23-04-2009, 11:56

P'raps you should just read your previous speed camera thread:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/22/33644527-speed-cameras.html

Judging by all your other motoring threads, you and your friends and family don't have much luck with cars!