Mounted average-speed cameras on motorways
I have been following the cheesecutter campaign and wanted to ask about average speed cameras on highways in NZ. In the UK we are having more and more mounted average speed cameras placed on motorways.
How this system works in you have mounted cameras high above the motorway that register you speed as you pass by them. These cameras are placed at varying distances along a stretch of motorway. Last night I was driving on a stretch of motorway which is usually 70mph but that was restricted to 50mph. I found that instead of being aware of what traffic was around me I was constantly looking at my satnav to check that I wan't going over the specified speed. Not the safest of driving!!
There are other such systems around the UK and ones that vary the speed say 60pmh then 40pmh, 60pmh, 50mph along a particular stretch. Thi system is extremely hazardous as most driver/riders are more worried about speeding tickets than road safety.
Just wanted to see if you have this system and to warn you that if your governement in its ultimate wisdom ever proposes such a system you might well be advised to fight it tooth and nail.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here. QWQ
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