Speeding ticket from cameras?

**davenz** · 2nd February 2011, 09:56

Can you get a speeding ticket from cameras?

An officer came to my work this morning, said they had video footage of me doing 200+ kph from the highway cameras. How can they get a speed from video footage?

-Dave

**steve_t** · 2nd February 2011, 10:10

If they have 2 known points, and can measure the distance between the points, and then check the video to see how long it takes from you to get from point to point, they can calculate your speed.
I was under the impression that the traffic cams weren't to be used for speeding enforcement but maybe I'm wrong or maybe your case is special

**spajohn** · 2nd February 2011, 10:23

What were they fining or charging you with? Any loss of points? Dangerous driving charges?

**The Stranger:Me** · 2nd February 2011, 10:30

Originally Posted by davenz

Can you get a speeding ticket from cameras?

An officer came to my work this morning, said they had video footage of me doing 200+ kph from the highway cameras. How can they get a speed from video footage?

-Dave

So were you doing 200+ kph?
Any chance say a patrol car could have clocked you then checked the camera footage later?

**ac3_snow** · 2nd February 2011, 10:49

they must have some basis for such an outrageous accusation

just ask them to see the footage, they can't deny you that privilege.

**yachtie10** · 2nd February 2011, 10:51

video is based on a frame rate eg 25 frames per second so its not hard to calculate speed if you know the frame rate and distance travelled

**slofox** · 2nd February 2011, 10:58

200km/hr, huh? What was wrong? Not running properly..?

On a more serious note, I suspect you may be fooked on this one...fingers crossed.

**Hiflyer** · 2nd February 2011, 11:42

Just deny it till they bring out mathematical proof/radar reading. Then say sorry, the speedo was out and you were busting for the loo.

**Usarka** · 2nd February 2011, 11:44

Did they actually give you a ticket?

**Banditbandit** · 2nd February 2011, 11:51

Originally Posted by steve_t

If they have 2 known points, and can measure the distance between the points, and then check the video to see how long it takes from you to get from point to point, they can calculate your speed.
I was under the impression that the traffic cams weren't to be used for speeding enforcement but maybe I'm wrong or maybe your case is special

Originally Posted by yachtie10

video is based on a frame rate eg 25 frames per second so its not hard to calculate speed if you know the frame rate and distance travelled

What they said - either way would work and be legal evidence .. either way you're fucked ...

Do you still have your licence today ?

**avgas** · 2nd February 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by yachtie10

video is based on a frame rate eg 25 frames per second so its not hard to calculate speed if you know the frame rate and distance travelled

alas would be possible if its not digital - but digital has V.ariable F.rame R.ate as well as enhancement algorithm modes which make speeds difficult to compare.
However if they know someone is doing 100kph, and your in the same frame as them your fucked. Not for any particular speed - for dangerous driving....

**davenz** · 2nd February 2011, 13:07

No police were there, just cameras. They have already taken my liscence

**Jantar** · 2nd February 2011, 13:08

Get a lawyer. Now.

**Banditbandit** · 2nd February 2011, 13:20

Originally Posted by davenz

No police were there, just cameras. They have already taken my liscence

The ionly thing you haven't told us is: Did you do it? Not being judgemental (Fuck I hit 200 kicks at least once a week ...) just own up and take the shit if you did ...