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Speed van opposite side of dual carriageway

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Will2911
Will2911 Posts: 20 Forumite
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  • I was on a dual carriageway way A road earlier, which has been put down to 40mph due to road works, my speedometer was showing 52-55mph, I know I shouldn't have been doing it.....

On the opposite side of the dual carriageway is a pavement which had a speed van on it, from research the camera is in the side of the van. I only noticed it late, and tried to slow, but not sure if I slowed in time.

Both sides of the road were busy, however I was in lane 2 when I passed, which would be nearer the van.

I am not sure if it can get both sides of the carriageway where it was, or if the operator could only get his side, as such.


Another point is that when I went back a few hours later the same van had been moved to cover the opposite carriageway, the one I had driven on earlier, to me this implies that it only covers one half of the dual carriageway at a time, would that be a fairly safe bet? Meaning it wouldn't have picked me up earlier on?

Thanks

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  • bigadaj
    bigadaj Posts: 11,531 Forumite
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    Well you'll just to have wait and see if you get anything in the post.....and maybe keep a closer eye on your spedo in future.
  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,837 Forumite
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    It can capture all lanes, and indeed anything within 1,000 metres.
  • Will2911
    Will2911 Posts: 20 Forumite
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    I would like to say that today is day 14. The postman has been and gone and no NIP.

    So hopefully I am in the clear.

    However from now on I will be sticking firmly to the limit.

    Can't go through that again 
  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,837 Forumite
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    Will2911 said:
    I would like to say that today is day 14. The postman has been and gone and no NIP.

    So hopefully I am in the clear.

    However from now on I will be sticking firmly to the limit.

    Can't go through that again 
    Are you the registered keeper?
  • Will2911
    Will2911 Posts: 20 Forumite
    10 Posts Second Anniversary
    Car_54 said:
    Will2911 said:
    I would like to say that today is day 14. The postman has been and gone and no NIP.

    So hopefully I am in the clear.

    However from now on I will be sticking firmly to the limit.

    Can't go through that again 
    Are you the registered keeper?
    Yes and have been since 2018, I know that pitfall and it doesn't apply to my case
  • greyteam1959
    greyteam1959 Posts: 4,710 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Will2911 said:
    I would like to say that today is day 14. The postman has been and gone and no NIP.

    So hopefully I am in the clear.

    However from now on I will be sticking firmly to the limit.

    Can't go through that again 
    So the Safety Camera Vans do work then !!
    😁😁
  • The_Rainmaker
    The_Rainmaker Posts: 1,483 Forumite
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    edited 15 August 2020 at 7:53PM
    Will2911 said:

    However from now on I will be sticking firmly to the limit.

    Can't go through that again 
    Good for you, leave the speeding to us boomers who have the balls to sit and wait the 14 days without jumping on a forum. :wink:
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