Another "I think I've been caught speeding" thread

Mart2912 · 15 May 2018 at 21:10

Hey, so I guess I'm more looking for some reassurances more than anything.

On my way back from work, I'm on my usual route (Know fine well where all the speed cameras are, so speeding was not intentional!). Pulling away from the lights, admittedly my mind was else where and I wasn't fully concentrating, then the camera flashed. When I looked down I was doing 41 in a 30, so I immediately assumed it was me.

Now, I've done a bit of research and it believe the camera is a Gatso. Now, I am also led to believe that these will only flash in 1 direction, correct? Yet, why does the road have those line markings on both sides?

The road I was on and the camera (I was facing the camera, driving towards it): https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@55.9..._PmvHEO1iL5YQgQS4FUF!2e10!3e11!7i11000!8i5500

So what do you reckon? Am I screwed or was I lucky?

Just a bit annoyed as I drive that road EVERY day, so it's not like I didn't know it was there.

mrk · 15 May 2018 at 21:21

Could be someone else, could be you... You now have the most anxious 2 weeks of your life to find out

Munchies · 15 May 2018 at 21:21

The lines are on both sides of the road, because otherwise those that are speeding would just drive past the camera on the wrong side of the road to avoid it. They do only flash for the rear of the vehicle typically, so you are probably fine. I'll not add to the pages of lectures you'll get about the speed and concentration

Nasher · 15 May 2018 at 21:24

Most of those old ones don't get re-filled with film any more, but will still flash if someone speeds by. They only take images from the rear.

The current ones are digital and IR. They don't flash and take it from the front usually.

Mart2912 · 15 May 2018 at 21:37

Nasher said:
Most of those old ones don't get re-filled with film any more, but will still flash if someone speeds by. They only take images from the rear.

The current ones are digital and IR. They don't flash and take it from the front usually.

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for. They have recently installed a new one about 150 yards before that one. I think that one can catch you going in both directions, I could be wrong but I think it's the Digital Gatso (The one with the dual camera).

rebel rebel · 15 May 2018 at 21:46

So Scotland still have grey speed cameras.. that's cheating!! They should all be yellow.

bobbyspangles · 15 May 2018 at 21:48

Gatso cameras flash and can only capture you from behind. Trevolo cameras don’t visibly flash (IR) and can capture either direction.

bobbyspangles · 15 May 2018 at 21:51

rebel rebel said:
So Scotland still have grey speed cameras.. that's cheating!! They should all be yellow.

If you move forward a bit you will see it’s yellow from behind. Presumably because it’s unidirectional. You don’t need to see it approaching it from the front.

rebel rebel · 15 May 2018 at 21:53

bobbyspangles said:
If you move forward a bit you will see it’s yellow from behind. Presumably because it’s unidirectional. You don’t need to see it approaching it from the front.

Ah yeah you're right, my mistake!

Kaeo · 15 May 2018 at 22:39

Telford Road leading to Ferry Road? If you were driving facing it you wont get a ticket. Plenty of people get caught by that going the other way after getting stuck at the wee roundabout for days. Bit of a speed trap for the police often sitting in bus stop or at the petrol station down there though. Do be careful.

Edit:- You were coming from that side, nvm. You'll be fine.

Mart2912 · 15 May 2018 at 22:42

Kaeo said:
Telford Road leading to Ferry Road? If you were driving facing it you wont get a ticket. Plenty of people get caught by that going the other way after getting stuck at the wee roundabout for days. Bit of a speed trap for the police often sitting in bus stop or at the petrol station down there though. Do be careful.

Edit:- You were coming from that side, nvm. You'll be fine.

Yeah, that's good to know.

You are right though, I've seen police pulling someone over just after the petrol station.