How depressing...

[MAF260]

...this is not good. Not good at all.

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/02022011/36/new-inescapable-speed-cameras-0.html

 

[Parisien]

...been around for a while in some countries....and now finally UK drivers become a victim of big brothers ultimate system....combine it with CCTV.......and the Tunisiens and Egyptians have more rights.........democracy....huh......my F****G.....A**E!!!!!!!!!!!!!




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[Dan!]

This is one of the reasons why my Lotus doesn't have a front plate!
And why I never bothered replacing the front plate on my 1st GT when I knocked it off, that and the fact that it looked better without one.

It's things like this that fuel my urge to move to the outback of Australia and live my life in peace.... and the fact that they have no speed limit in the Northern Territory!

 

[Parisien]

....suppose to the Isle of Man is too warm for you Dan??????????????????.....


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[Andyk]

The thing is they can do this but they dont' have the man power to Police the speed camera's now....

 

[2b1ask1]

This is the system in place over the Cat & Fiddle area covering 15 miles square...

 

[bill]

two things spring to mind:
1. a point raised by Clarkson a while back filming several taliban in a car with rocket prepeled granade launchers hanging out of the windows driving past a camera keeping to the speed limit
2. even more accidents as people would be even keener to tailgate lorries and other vehicles trying to obscure their number plate

I can feel a revolution coming allong.....

 

[Emtee]

Lots of fun to be had with one of these.......

http://www.store.justpaintball.co.uk/paintball-guns/top-end-professional-markers/eclipse-ego-9.html

 

[Parisien]

Lots of fun to be had with one of these.......

http://www.store.justpaintball.co.uk/paintball-guns/top-end-professional-markers/eclipse-ego-9.html

..........you're not doing a Dem, Miles....as in thread drifting.........................?


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[dem maser]

..........you're not doing a Dem, Miles....as in thread drifting.........................?


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hey hey come on p.......not just me.....

 

[Parisien]

hey hey come on p.......not just me.....

...Dem....didnt you win an award for just that.............................or who won it?....


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[dem maser]

yes alright....but now ive recieved my award im protesting its not me.....

 

[Parisien]

yes alright....but now ive recieved my award im protesting its not me.....

.the weight of the collective membership..................................says YES Dem!!!!!!!!





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[dem maser]

nice weather today in london.....anyway p it aint me.....

 

[Parisien]

nice weather today in london.....anyway p it aint me.....

.....take the defendant down........................................

Off to the land of nod Dem...nite!


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[dem maser]

gnite my man...........

 

[Emtee]

..........you're not doing a Dem, Miles....as in thread drifting.........................?


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Sorry P, should have elaborated perhaps?

There are some very nice paintball 'markers' available now. They have a good range and are really quite accurate, particularly with a scope, and perhaps an aiming stand.

Now should you find yourself in need of some practice, and let's imagine your favourite practice area is at the side of a major motor route that's (apparently) undergoing repair, and maybe you spot a scraggy old raven sat atop some sort of structure, perhaps within the perimeter of your practice area, perhaps not? Obviously you'd want to scare off the said raven and so a few practice shots would be forgiven. Sadly even the best scopes need some sighting adjustment, so it wouldn't be at all surprising if three or four shots landed a little low.

 

[Parisien]

Hhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................................thats a very useful explanation Miles.................just need to consult my solicitor about the likely outcome of me shooting the Tower of Londons ravens as HM watches on through a night scope.........


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[dem maser]

i was thinking bout shooting the speed cameras with a paint ball gun, or that grease people put on the plates....

 

[Woody]

Point-to-point have their place (i.e. through roadworks where poeple are actually working). Putting them across the whole country, IMO, is a massive step to far and a HUGE infringement of personal freedom.

I accept speeding is against the law but that law is put in place to stop poeple driving dangerously and preserve life. How does this system do this? It doesnt police speed in a sensible manner and IMO its a sledge hammer to smash a nut. The key is education. Use a similar system to nick people who are middle lane mororns, people who tailgate, etc, doing it purely for average speed not taking account of road conditions (weather/weight of traffic) is taking away the ability of someone to make good driving decisions.

What I mean by this is; it could be foggy, icy, on a very busy road and you're driving in the outside lane, 2ft from the car in front at 69mph.....thats fine by these cameras. Drive 80 on a quiet, clear road at 5am on a clear warm and dry sunny summers morning and you're nicked.

Pathetic and will not get the buy-in of any sensible person. Who thinks this is a good idea and a worthwhile system, short of revenue generation?