It was just a matter of time, wasn’t it? A five-mile stretch of London’s A13 is being used to test the accuracy and feasibility of 34 Wi-Fi-enabled speed cameras that can track and calculate the average speed of a vehicle between two camera points, unlike traditional speed cameras which just capture speed at a single point. Those caught speeding during the trial period will not be fined until the city decides on full and official implementation. Although driving above the limit in congested areas is irresponsible, let’s hope this idea doesn’t catch on.
Source: Thisislondon.co.uk
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So this is different to SPECS, then? SPECS are everywhere now - especially on roadworks. Roadworks are fine - set the cruise control at 50mph (or whatever it is) and you’re fine. But elsewhere, like on the A14 where there are already some, it’s very irritating; especially when you get stuck behind a lorry doing 55 in a 70, and then don’t know how fast you can go to make up your time.
As Melvyn said - SPECS was only ever certified for single-lane monitoring, so switching lanes rendered it if not useless, then impossible to prosecute.
Matt:
Of Course… Jezza is the best.
Did you see the gardening episode?
Forget driving in England. Taxed and harassed to breaking point. Government won’t go for school buses. Roads doused with SUV’s with a 4′ 10″ being behind the wheel. Lack of ability to indicate. Ridiculous congestion.
Nothing more to say.