Speed cameras

**ozrobo** · 27th July 2008, 01:15

ive been watching the fixed speed cameras and followed loads of guys speeding past them on bikes but never seen one go off has anyone had a ticket on one while riding and does it give a good photo

**Gremlin** · 27th July 2008, 05:13

one way to find out for sure, isn't there?

**ozrobo** · 27th July 2008, 09:00

good idea can i borrow ya bike

**Number One** · 27th July 2008, 11:09

I've had one on the bike. Was coming towards it too so don't count on getting away with it when you approach front on.

As for the photo I kept meaning to get a copy...it was the first photo taken of me on my new bike and it would be an action shot too - Coming round a sloping downhill corner

**Rockbuddy** · 27th July 2008, 11:14

Originally Posted by Number One

I've had one on the bike. Was coming towards it too so don't count on getting away with it when you approach front on.

As for the photo I kept meaning to get a copy...it was the first photo taken of me on my new bike and it would be an action shot too - Coming round a sloping downhill corner

how did they know it was you? front on no plate showing could be anyone

**CB ARGH** · 27th July 2008, 11:21

Originally Posted by Rockbuddy

how did they know it was you? front on no plate showing could be anyone

That's what gets me also. It's not like they can look in their database to see who brought the latest tinted screen and "Bum Fluff" stickers.

Quite possibly they could issue the local officers with the picture of the bike, and if they see you then you're done.

Gosh I don't know, somebody inform our poor souls. Or at least, mine.

**Swoop** · 27th July 2008, 11:22

Originally Posted by Number One

I've had one on the bike. Was coming towards it too so don't count on getting away with it when you approach front on.

As for the photo I kept meaning to get a copy...it was the first photo taken of me on my new bike and it would be an action shot too - Coming round a sloping downhill corner

The KB calendar is looking for "action shots". I wonder if the photo is copyright?

If you look at your rego, notice how your plate number is bigger than any of the other text?
That makes it easier to read in the photo (if it is visable)... Simple solution is to make sure it is only visable to a traffic ~~nazi~~ warden if they look behind the numberplate.

**Number One** · 27th July 2008, 11:22

Originally Posted by Rockbuddy

how did they know it was you? front on no plate showing could be anyone

I want to say cos I'm the sexiest thing on a bike round these here parts but that would be lying

I'm assuming either they have another camera in the van OR...probably more likely the man who drives it and services the camera sits there with a clipboard or some other such device and when the camera goes off he can tell it's a bike so knows to record the number plate...maybe

**CB ARGH** · 27th July 2008, 11:24

Originally Posted by Number One

I want to say cos I'm the sexiest thing on a bike round these here parts but that would be lying

I'm assuming either they have another camera in the van OR...probably more likely the man who drives it and services the camera sits there with a clipboard or some other such device and when the camera goes off he can tell it's a bike so knows to record the number plate...maybe

What about fixed cameras though?

**meteor** · 27th July 2008, 11:25

Unfortunately for some the photo's are very good and can zoom in enough to see the drivers face... and no they don't have to run the flash all the time so don't count on not getting a ticket just because of no flashing. Oh btw, there's more poles than cameras and they move the cameras around, set them to go off at different times etc. But I know there is a sure way to not get a ticket... don't speed... how easy is that!

**Number One** · 27th July 2008, 11:26

Originally Posted by StClingin

What about fixed cameras though?

Haven't been picked up by one...I know where they are and so I am mindful of speed around them...I'm not silly...well maybe just a little...but I ain't made of money so do watch my speed just get carried away now and then is all

**nallac** · 27th July 2008, 11:41

so it pays to have ya rego sticker mounted to the rear hugger
convently behind rear the foot peg hanger then.

**Swoop** · 27th July 2008, 11:49

Originally Posted by nallac

so it pays to have ya rego sticker mounted to the rear hugger
convently behind rear the foot peg hanger then.

Especially on the right hand side...

BTW. Camera resolution has been dramatically increased recently (according to Te NEWS)...

**Number One** · 27th July 2008, 11:55

REgo sticker bolted onto back of number plate

hadn't even thought of that sticker being a give away front on...but they are fucking ugly things - I don't get them being displayed on the frame and such...ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww