ajax_andy 0 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 No idea where the speed van was as didn't see anything when driving down the road but got a letter through stating I was doing 35 in a 30 zone. A few people have mentioned they've also been caught there too so just giving people a head's up that the police are clearly hiding in a sneaky spot to catch people out... so watch your speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 does my heed in the fact they do you for going 5 miles over. In my opinion, a safer driver is one that watches the road, not one that is constantly looking down at their speedo to make sure it isn't creeping up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 does my heed in the fact they do you for going 5 miles over. In my opinion, a safer driver is one that watches the road, not one that is constantly looking down at their speedo to make sure it isn't creeping up Aye it's annoying like, but I know it's a 30 so really only have myself to blame. More annoying is that the van was parked somewhere completely hidden so I had no idea it was there... pretty sneaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39367 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's not hidden. It parks outside the Leazes Court flats, opposite the old barracks. Still a pain in the hoop. Are they giving you the option of a speed awareness course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's not hidden. It parks outside the Leazes Court flats, opposite the old barracks. Still a pain in the hoop. Are they giving you the option of a speed awareness course? Not sure yet, just had to send back a form stating it was me driving... hopefully I'll get to do the course though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 18467 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 People are always speeding on that road mind. I know loads that have been caught. Nice little earner..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39367 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 There's also a regular mobile camera on Haddricks Mill rd. between the Millstone pub and Matthew bank. This site tells you where and when mobile cameras will be http://safespeedforlife.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9342 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 does my heed in the fact they do you for going 5 miles over. In my opinion, a safer driver is one that watches the road, not one that is constantly looking down at their speedo to make sure it isn't creeping up They still give you 10% leeway don't they? If your speed is creeping more than 10% you're not a good driver imo. I will say the motorway speed limits need to be adjusted to take into account the advances in car technology, but surely 30 is reasonable for the city centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39367 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Cars have evolved over the decades, human bodies haven't. Hence the speed limits staying what they are. It's not that hard to stay within the limits tbh. ( I say this from the pov of someone with 6 points , for two speeding tickets , 36mph and 34mph- I can't afford to get done again so I stay below, you get used to it remarkably quickly ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Got done by a mobile unit on the road out of South Shields approaching the tunnel a few months back. There's a 500 yard stretch from Tyne Dock that is a 30 limit. 3 miles of road between there and Laygate is a 40 limit and the mile after it up to the Tunnel is 40. So the police park behind the bushes before the petrol station, sit back and rake in the money. The speed awareness course i did off the back of it wasn't too bad really. Worst thing was the daftess adding to the time we were there trying to justify their speeding and argue the injustice of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39367 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Aye, I was chewing my pen thinking " Just fucking shut up man, and we can all go home!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Did the speed awareness course recently on back of a 35 in a 30 clocking mishap shame . Definately a better/safer driver as a result of course and found it a real wake-up call after 'getting away' with zipping about like a divvy in the past . Like many I initially did it to defer the points and ultimately save on insurace . . . . however DESPITE WHAT THEY SAY AT COURSE - BEWARE some insurance conpanies have it in their terms y must declare attendance on course, hergo higher insurance ! Blag it and (Fod forbid) you're involved in an accident it nulifues your insurance. Admiral (typically who I'm with and always been cheapest for me) deffo do it and can imagine the others will have caught on . Kerching . Found this out afterwards and it makes no sense other than to shareholders . Daylight robbery to cover cost of the shunt gangs . . . Oh and for added fun , in terms of an insurance penalty, this stays on insurance for FIVE years despite points actively being removed after 3 (iirc) Don't speed folks ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20328860 Also be aware that after being nabbed you'll be so much more aware of, and angered by tailgate wankers as you pootle about like Driving Miss Daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6509 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Can you still get pink champagne lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 They still give you 10% leeway don't they? If your speed is creeping more than 10% you're not a good driver imo. I will say the motorway speed limits need to be adjusted to take into account the advances in car technology, but surely 30 is reasonable for the city centre? Learn on course that 75% of accidents occur within 5 miles of 'home' and in built up areas. Average speed of accident on motorway, startlunly id 17mph or so and motorway accidents only account for 15% or so as opposed to the above. Hence the cameras in built up areas . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Can you still get pink champagne lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 28248 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 No idea where the speed van was as didn't see anything when driving down the road but got a letter through stating I was doing 35 in a 30 zone. A few people have mentioned they've also been caught there too so just giving people a head's up that the police are clearly hiding in a sneaky spot to catch people out... so watch your speed I got done there a few years ago and I still haven't got a clue where the camera was. I did 36 driving up there towards the BBC Newcastle building. (Didn't even know it was a 30 zone at the time). I took the points and fine and told them to stick the course as I'm not one who tear arses around and who keeps to the limit normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9342 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Can you still get pink champagne lads? Pink Champagne? Fod forbid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 "If @thisdave's 11,276 tweets were a football crowd, they'd empty Griffin Park, home of Brentford." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13003 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 "If @thisdave's 11,276 tweets were a football crowd, they'd empty Griffin Park, home of Brentford." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9342 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 "If @thisdave's 11,276 tweets were a football crowd, they'd empty Griffin Park, home of Brentford." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Where does the money go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13003 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 When will the Carroll money be spent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 There is a 20 mph limit through Birtley and a camera near the fire station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Where does the money go. I was told "back into road safety schemes" speed bumps, signage, carpet tacks etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) ....more cameras......more vans with cameras.....more police officers holding cameras.....more police officers sitting in the vans with cameras..... Edited May 23, 2013 by essembeeofsunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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