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Luke
13-04-2002, 18:01
Ok, is it true that there is an average speed monitor on the A43 (I think) near Northhampton? And if so, where is it exactly… cos I travelled on the A43 from Oxford to the Northampton M1 junction .. is it on this part of the road??..

I drove there in a hire car last week, and could have exceeded the limit in places, if so, how long does it take for this to come through? (given it is a hire car as well).

I didn’t even think average speed monitors were legal yet! s**t

Luke
:eek:
Ant
13-04-2002, 18:29
Not sure if they actually there cos I don't know the area, but I do know that average speed cameras do exist. They're on large blue victorian posts and are called SPECS cameras. Theyve also put some on the M6 near Jtn 19 North and South for roadworks (A556 Manchester turnoff).
beavertron
13-04-2002, 19:21
i heard they were doing a trial with them on the M1 somewhere - near where u said i think so it could be them :(
Just stop for sandwiches b4 u hit the second one.;)
Luke
13-04-2002, 21:05
yeh, the moral to that story is make sure you stick near the speed limit when you don't know the area... don't normally drive down south, I'm a yorkshire lad... going to Kent on Monday tho.. will be extra careful I think. :rolleyes:
TomM
13-04-2002, 21:51
I think the M62 roadworks between Manchester & Liverpool (around Warrington area?) has/had averaging cameras.
Dai
14-04-2002, 08:35
5TH Gear did an item on them. They are up and opperating. Can track your speed for distances of 600 yards or up to 6 miles...!!!!!:eek:
Notification usually comes within 2 weeks i think,
Dai
Mulv
14-04-2002, 13:02
Yeah it is true, it was on TV the other day, they measure ur ave. speed.
Luke
14-04-2002, 17:57
That is a ba88tard... I thought the whole idea of speed cameras was to slow you down... you should be warned a bit more tho. :confused:
Scottie
15-04-2002, 09:59
Originally posted by Tombs
I think the M62 roadworks between Manchester & Liverpool (around Warrington area?) has/had averaging cameras.

THis is true. Somebody I work with has been caught on these cameras.
Geeza
15-04-2002, 10:43
Originally posted by Luke
Ok, is it true that there is an average speed monitor on the A43 (I think) near Northhampton? And if so, where is it exactly… cos I travelled on the A43 from Oxford to the Northampton M1 junction .. is it on this part of the road??..

I drove there in a hire car last week, and could have exceeded the limit in places, if so, how long does it take for this to come through? (given it is a hire car as well).

I didn’t even think average speed monitors were legal yet! s**t

Luke
:eek:

I don't know whether or not it's legal mate, but I do know that that must notify you of there intention to prosecute you with 14 days. So after the 14 day mark you can exhale loudly!!!
Luke
15-04-2002, 13:37
What happens if it is a hire car then? does the 14day rule still apply?