Camera not in use

[Jenkins]

This has been out of use since at least Sep 2014, according to Google maps, not that I'd be at much risk setting it off on my bike Not sure why it isn't removed, must be obsolete technology by now in any case.

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There's one on the A14 just before the first Cambridge exit that's been bagged since at least 2008 after it was given the burning car tyre treatment

It was still there when I went past at the start of the month

 

[HLaB]

I've noticed a few times now, a sign which says "camera not in use".

What is the logic behind this. A camera is there to guide drivers to keep within the limit. But if the camera is not in use, is this something to encourage drivers to break the limits?

I'd have thought any camera, even dummy ones would be good at restricting speeds.

By having that sign they are giving the impression to driver that all the others are in use but a lot of them won't be.

 

[Dadam]

If that were the case then why have any form of visible policing on the roads?

Dunno, can't think of another reason for them to bother with the expense of making all the signs and putting them on the cameras.

 

[mustang1]

I sometimes see signs of "uneven road".
Uhm, like aren't all roads in England uneven?

(Ditto for "uneven footpath").

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I always assumed it was to prevent people making panic braking movements just before the camera, disrupting flow and risking collisions.

Why would you panic brake?

 

[Marchrider]

Why would you panic brake?

it is something people say who like to drive fast in a bid not to have laws enforced - if you make me slow down to the speed limit I could cause an accident

 

[Alex321]

Why would you panic brake?

People do. Maybe you wouldn't. I wouldn't, unless I had carelessly drifted above the limit, but I can't remember the last time I was in that situation when I saw a camera.

But I hve seen people who are driving at the speed limit hiot the brakes when they saw a camera.

 

[Dadam]

Why would you panic brake?

Surely you’ve seen them? I have. Flying up in the outside lane, not paying enough attention, see the camera, stand on the middle pedal.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Surely you’ve seen them? I have. Flying up in the outside lane, not paying enough attention, see the camera, stand on the middle pedal.

You mean criminals and law breakers then? Causing mayhem!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I see what Sharky is getting at. Why not leave them uncovered on the basis that their presence may slow someone down a bit?

Why do road criminals get helped out so much? After all, the police don't put a notice up for shoplifters saying "no coppers on duty in the high street today."

I don't think they need to - the professionals know the prosecution thresholds which are currently in place - soon to be removed, I note.

 

[Alex321]

I don't think they need to - the professionals know the prosecution thresholds which are currently in place - soon to be removed, I note.

Which thresholds are these that you note are soon to be removed, and do you have any link to this information?

 

[Dadam]

You mean criminals and law breakers then? Causing mayhem!

Yes but not only them, also the ones who might be doing under 70 but still suddenly brake unnecessarily down to under 50. If folks left enough space it wouldn't be an issue of course but in reality any sudden and unnecessary braking can cause knock on issues.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Which thresholds are these that you note are soon to be removed, and do you have any link to this information?

https://brc.org.uk/news-and-events/...gated/retail-crime-spiralling-out-of-control/

 

[Alex321]

https://brc.org.uk/news-and-events/...gated/retail-crime-spiralling-out-of-control/

Thanks. Interesting.

 

[Drago]

Why would you panic brake?

Because some drivers are absolutely chumps.