Average speed cameras

k9387

BoGoF wrote: »

So we have a split of opinions?

Different opinions yes, but there is only one answer - they work at night.

They even work when you close your eyes - going against the theory of 'if you can't see them, they can't see you'.

SHIPSHAPE

BoGoF wrote: »

Probably a dumb question but can these overheard average speed cameras read your number plate in the dark?

Yes, the picture is just switched to negative to enhance the number plate.

oscarward

The ones on the M42 where the M6 toll road joins up use flash. They have the sensor facing oncoming traffic and the camera the other side of the gantry to catch the rear number plate

Last year in bad weather the M42 had a 40 limit set on the overheads but people coming off the Toll road weren't slowing down so got flashed for their trouble.:(

JimmyTheWig

flashg67 wrote: »

Mine does, but they point forward to illuminate the way ahead, not to light up the front number plate....

Are you saying that a pedestrian wouldn't be able to read the front number plate of a car with its lights on in the dark?