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    Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    I got flashed by a speed camera this morning but it had a big sign under it saying camera under test....does anyone know if this a live camera and should i expect a letter through the door or is this camera simply being tested before it actually goes live?

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    Sounds like you could argue and say there was absolutely no way you were going to fast and they should look at their calibration again...heehee

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    Im not 100% sure but I always thought it had to flash twice so 2 photos to get a speed between 2 points anyway...

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    get a picture of the camera and the sign just in case, but i suspect if you are correct you should be ok.

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    Quote Originally Posted by wildo105e View Post
    get a picture of the camera and the sign just in case, but i suspect if you are correct you should be ok.
    Good idea....but ill get the wife to take it from the passenger side otherwise they will no doubt give me points and a fine for using my phone behind the wheel lol

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    Or better still get out of the car to take the photo unless it was on the Motorway.

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    Still not had anything through the door......

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    I should stop worrying, I was under the impression that they had a time limit to inform notice of intended prosecution, all though I am no expert on Road Traffic Law.

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    14 days i think

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    Re: Speed camera under test.....looking for info

    It is 14 days to issue the NIP to the address of the registered keeper so unless you've not registered yourself on the V5 or have just moved, that can be extended until they track you down. All things being in order - an month later means it ain't coming now!

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