Britains Controversial Speed Camera

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Debate erupts over device which can reportedly catch up to 50 times as many drivers as conventional cameras.


A “super camera” capable of catching up to 50 times as many drivers as conventional traffic cameras is causing uproar from motorists and road associations in the UK.

Unveiled as the latest weapon against driving offenders, the new device – called the ZenGrab Lane Watch system - is reportedly being snapped up by councils across the country.

But authorities in Australia have no plans for trialling the cameras locally.Britain’s Daily Mail is reporting the cameras, which cost about £17,000 ($29,000) each, feature two lenses and a night vision function and detect a wider range of offences on the road, including drivers who make illegal U-turns or illegally wander into bus lanes.
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In a recent trial, one new camera detected more than 1000 offences on a stretch of road over two weeks, compared with 271 offenders caught using the older style of camera over a similar stretch during a 12-month period.

The new cameras coincide with expected changes to British traffic laws. British MP Norman Baker has suggested that all councils should have the power to fine drivers for passing no-entry signs or making illegal U-turns or right turns. He has called for a wider enforcement of sanctions which already exist accross London councils.

But motoring organisations have expressed their concerns.

Paul Watters from the Automobile Association told the Daily Mail: “sticking up cameras to enforce every minor contravention is bordering on the immoral”.

A Transport for NSW spokesman said there was no plans to introduce the camera technology to NSW.

“The device discussed is … primarily used for bus lane enforcement, automatic numberplate recognition and a variety of moving violations that apply to the UK such as illegal left or right turns, stopping in box junctions and monitoring locations where vehicles are not allowed to stop on motorways,” the spokesman said. “The camera’s primary application does not relate to speed or red light enforcement.”

“While emerging technology is always under review by RMS for its potential application for road safety and traffic management applications, there is no plan to deploy this specific technology for enforcement applications in NSW.”
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My comment "Of course they will come here, I wish govco would stop treating motorists as idiots"

[Itsme]

As with new technology speed cameras will be updated in the future regardless what is said today.....

[aussie muscle]

If people start taking speeding infractions to court, then they'll expand the number of offenses they target to make up the difference.

[SPArKy_Dave]

Until the people start rioting the streets in protest, like they did in Greece.

[kaniSS]

It will come here for sure, you can put the house on that.

[burnz]

more cameras to set fire..

[The FOMOCO]

It will come here for sure unless they have problems with its accuracy etc our States have a Desperate thirst to extract every dollar they can out of us i can hear Cha Ching Cha Ching in this one

[THABOSS]

An easy way to avoid these things, is obey the road rules. Kinda simple isn't it?

I never used to like speed and redlight cameras when I lived in the country, but since moving to Perth and seeing the driving here I'm kind of glad they exsist.

[burnz]

Originally Posted by THABOSS

An easy way to avoid these things, is obey the road rules. Kinda simple isn't it?

I never used to like speed and redlight cameras when I lived in the country, but since moving to Perth and seeing the driving here I'm kind of glad they exsist.

maybe people drive like that because they exist!

get rid of them and watch the attitude change.

[Revolver]

Originally Posted by burnz

maybe people drive like that because they exist!

get rid of them and watch the attitude change.

Um, yeah because that makes sense.

"Oh, we have a camera that can detect me making an illegal U turn, driving in a bus lane, or speeding? Let's do that then so I can give the government some money! They need more of that! I just feel a need to contribute to societies biggest asset!"



Where can I get some of what your smoking?

[fordomatic]

I don't get why everyone one here whinges about speed cameras all the time. I've been driving for 10 years and only had one fine and that was from a patrol car radar. It's quite simple, do the right thing and you won't get done. There is a time and place to play around, i certainly dont drive like a saint but i just choose my spots when i play a little.

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by fordomatic

I don't get why everyone one here whinges about speed cameras all the time. I've been driving for 10 years and only had one fine and that was from a patrol car radar. It's quite simple, do the right thing and you won't get done. There is a time and place to play around, i certainly dont drive like a saint but i just choose my spots when i play a little.

Must say I totally agree with that, if a sign says no U turn, then don't, if a lane is marked bus lane and you are not a bus don't drive in it, and on and on....

[Express]

I saw on the news in New York last week they are introducing cameras that will snap your photo if you are caught blocking the intersection.

The intersection is for passing through, no stopping.
If you drive into the intersection without having space for your car on the other side and the traffic stops then you cop a fine.



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[Fev]

Would solve a lot of traffic jams i'll bet

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Revolver 45

Um, yeah because that makes sense.

"Oh, we have a camera that can detect me making an illegal U turn, driving in a bus lane, or speeding? Let's do that then so I can give the government some money! They need more of that! I just feel a need to contribute to societies biggest asset!"



Where can I get some of what your smoking?

so we have a busy three lane road, and govco turns one into a bus lane that just piles up traffic.

the smarter choice would be T2 so buses, taxi and car poolers can use.

[GhiaEB]

What I would love is if these cameras detect idiots going 30kays below the limit in the right lane! I know they won't, it goes against their speed kills mantra.

[Express]

Originally Posted by Fev

Would solve a lot of traffic jams i'll bet

That is exactly the idea behind it.
Plus revenue is always a factor as well.