Speed cameras

[Steam]

Do you have GPS in NZ?

Yes we do. You see, GPS signals are sent out by "Satellites", which are these metal things flying around in "space". They fly above mostly everywere in the world, as most of the world has "space" above it and therefore also "satellites".

[Fub@r]

Was watching Top Gear the other week and they were showing a new road map that the AA had just released............

yes it included all the latest roads, but it also included every single fixed speed camera location in the country. Of course all the do gooders wanted it banned

[Fub@r]

Yes we do. You see, GPS signals are sent out by "Satellites", which are these metal things flying around in "space". They fly above mostly everywere in the world, as most of the world has "space" above it and therefore also "satellites".

You should try explaining that to Fijian customs.

Once I explained the boxes contained a GPS set, I then had to explain what GPS was. They then tried to tell me I needed a permit to recieve radio signals. So I asked them how many satelites Fiji had launched recently. After an hour it cost me 2.5k "non refundable bond" to get them to let me go through

[hsvboy06]

Also, in Korea, and in the UK, they have a speed camera warning sign before every speed camera but I have never seen one in NZ.

Not wanting to encourage off topic discussions, but...
I thought that in NZ there had to be a sign before even mobile cameras, although only as a "speed camera zone", not stating that it's in 300m or something. The problem is that nearly every road in NZ is a speed camera zone, and the vast majority don't have a camera, so more than likely everyone just ignores them.
Having said that, I can't actually remember seeing one recently, which perhaps proves my previous point, or did they get taken away?

[Steam]

Having said that, I can't actually remember seeing one recently, which perhaps proves my previous point, or did they get taken away?

Hey, it's the guy who just stumbled out of the bomb shelter! Hi!
Yep, the signs all got taken down years ago.

[Steam]

You should try explaining that to Fijian customs.

Once I explained the boxes contained a GPS set, I then had to explain what GPS was. They then tried to tell me I needed a permit to recieve radio signals. So I asked them how many satelites Fiji had launched recently. After an hour it cost me 2.5k "non refundable bond" to get them to let me go through

Geez, that's like some of the things I hear about Fiji from my islander mates at work, they talk a lot about how crap things are there, and how much incompetence and outright stupidity there is in their government, to say nothing of corruption! Maybe they need a good coup after all.

[Toaster]

The camera indicates which lane on a multi-lane road the target vehicle is in. They can and do prosecute on this basis. It is no different to using the laser to target one vehicle amonst many and does stand up in court.

[Toaster]

...hope that helps. And for bikers heading towards a van that is facing awqay from you with the camera pointing at you... yes the operator can write down your plate rego as you pass and that will also stand up in court.

[Swoop]

And what radar detectors do you have here?

The search button is your friend...

... yes the operator can write down your plate rego as you pass and that will also stand up in court.

Do the operators have x-ray vision to see through my spidi boot???

[sunhuntin]

Was watching Top Gear the other week and they were showing a new road map that the AA had just released............

yes it included all the latest roads, but it also included every single fixed speed camera location in the country. Of course all the do gooders wanted it banned

that sounds interesting. and i havent seen any of the zone signs for years...black spots they called them i think.

[Toaster]

The search button is your friend...

Do the operators have x-ray vision to see through my spidi boot???

hehe... I'd probably fall off trying that move!

[Swoop]

hehe... I'd probably fall off trying that move!

Trust me, it works!
Mr Spidi, of no fixed abode, has a ticket coming to him/her....

[Toaster]

sweeeeeeeeet

[tl_tub]

The camera indicates which lane on a multi-lane road the target vehicle is in. They can and do prosecute on this basis. It is no different to using the laser to target one vehicle amonst many and does stand up in court.

It only indicates what lane the vehicle is in if it is a fixed speed camera, as these operate off road sensors. Mobile speed cameras use radar technology, so can only tell if the vehicle is approaching or leaving

[Toaster]

thanks for that clarification.