GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted June 20, 2015 They seem to be installing loads of new type cameras on the A40 between RAF Northolt & the Westway, not sure if these are variable speed.When working these road markings are lit up. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted June 20, 2015 They look like some average cameras I've seen recently on normal roads... I *think* they were in Kent when leaving the PI, and they're pretty stupid because they spanned a couple of junctions so you were stopped at red lights... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer86 40 Report post Posted June 21, 2015 Not seen them yet but will keep an eye out, cheers for the heads up Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer86 40 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Chasing uphttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/new_cameras_on_a40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbynog 9 Report post Posted August 11, 2015 They put some of these (average speed) on a 2 to 3 mile stretch of the A1 north of St. Neots in Cambridgeshire about a year or so ago - - they need watching coz the ones on the A1 are actively enforced - I heard that they issued in the region of 5k tickets in the first 10 months of operation To be fair - not the nastiest bit of road but there used to be enough accidents on it to make the cameras worth while - - the cameras on the A1 are for a purpose and that's to prevent accidents not just catch speeders. - I use that stretch of the A1 a lot and am used to them, but weirdly, I kinda wish they had made the stretch they cover a little longer because now you get all the idiots booting it to silly speeds when they come out of the enforcement zone. I'm loathe to admit it but sometimes, just sometimes, cameras do serve a useful function - so if you've got new ones near you I suggest checking the accident stats for that bit of road before moaning too much they might save someone's life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer86 40 Report post Posted August 12, 2015 No one was moaning really...we are a cheerful bunch after all Just curious I would say. Its better to be informed so you can tell others etc rather then get a nasty little surprise through the door! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 12, 2015 In most cases bobbynog speed cameras or so called "safety cameras" haven't had any effect to the reduction in casualties on the road. In some it's actually increased RTA's due to people worrying about their speed to much. It's a shame that we need to have these on our roads these days. Average cameras can make sense, but ultimately the killer on the roads is lack of concentration. Not speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
