ajt:
A posh chap phoned in commenting about following behind a truck flat out at 60 mph, 20mph above the speed limit prior to these cameras and how better it was because nobody was bothered about overtaking. He hit the nail on the head. Its slow drivers who cause the problem not speeding vehicles. When will people realise this!?!?!
I quite agree
philzee:
Does anyone know if these cameras can tell the difference between a car, van or truck? and the limits on each? or are they set up to car limits?
Dont know about the average ones, but the Tayside fixed Gatsoās certainly can ā¦ I got 3 points 2 years ago from one for doing 71 on a dual section with car and trailer where the limit is 60 for that combo. I was operating on the 10%+2 principle so thought Iād be well in the clear, just travelling as a car, I had no idea they could differentiate
IMO the problem will be that car drivers will not want to overtake now, for fear of momentarily exceeding 60 on the A sections, so its going to create longer queues. Most wont realise that due the average, theyād still be ok, but they will be afraid of the Gatsoās that are all still active within the average camera zones
I will be coming up the A9 sometime tomorrow pm so can all you truckers keep a look out for a red Peugeot with flashing headlights and clear the road if you do see me cos Iāll be in a hurry as Iām on a promise of something good when I get home ā¦
I.ve just come from Perth and parked up at Aviemore now and i have to say that was one of the least stressful (and almost enjoyable) 2hr drives i.ve done in a long time, a steady 50mph without looking over your shoulder every 2 minutes or trying to see cameras in the dark is definately the way to go
I did Glasgow to Aberdeen and back yesterday, using the A9 between Dunblane and Perth. I sat with the cruise set at 81kph. Only one lorry passed me. He was obviously on the limiter. Braver than me then because I donāt want to test the camera tolerance!
Only problem I found was the number of cars sitting at stupidly slow speeds and still slowing down at the cameras. They donāt have a clue what the speed limits are. Signposts to remind them would be a good idea; ones with numbers on them because thereās no point telling them itās the national speed limit when they have no idea what the NSL is.
Well I must be really unlucky then. Everytime Iām on A9 this week Iām stuck behind a car or van doing 45 or less on the singles. Backing the traffic right up and causing chaos on the duals. The short overtaking lanes have been horrendous when thereās a que. 3 cars forced their way In front of me. All of them on the white hatched area. There were 4 lorrys in front of me so they didnāt gain anything. 10 miles later they were still behind them.
People are the problem. No matter what rules and how hard they are enforced your never going to stop idiots driving like idiots.
Agree about the signs for idiots in cars. Many of them seem to think the 50 limit applies to all.
Thank god Iām starting in Glasgow on Monday. No more A9!
big-john:
I am lead to believe that all the shopping trolleys are still going to be doing 40 on the A9 . That is ridiculous . I find those shopping trolleys annoying
Canāt really believe that (although wouldnāt be surprised ). If the speed limit is 50 i see no reason why they would be instructed to continue at 40.
big-john:
I am lead to believe that all the shopping trolleys are still going to be doing 40 on the A9 . That is ridiculous . I find those shopping trolleys annoying
Canāt really believe that (although wouldnāt be surprised ). If the speed limit is 50 i see no reason why they would be instructed to continue at 40.
Maybe because its a limit,not a target
its also flipping annoying when you cant overtake for miles or get to the dually and their on the limiter. mind its about 80 miles of single carraigeway from perth to inverness.
Well I was listening to radio Scotland at around 11.30ish and the presenter, the presenter mind not a caller, said the limit is 50 for cars I felt like cracking my head off the steering wheel.
alcraw62:
Only problem I found was the number of cars sitting at stupidly slow speeds and still slowing down at the cameras. They donāt have a clue what the speed limits are. Signposts to remind them would be a good idea; ones with numbers on them because thereās no point telling them itās the national speed limit when they have no idea what the NSL is.
Agreed, I did inverness to down south tues & ecu was in limp home mode so 50 mph was a struggle & on a9 still cars would be slower or just creep past me. They have no idea what speeds they should be doing.
big-john:
I am lead to believe that all the shopping trolleys are still going to be doing 40 on the A9 . That is ridiculous . I find those shopping trolleys annoying
Canāt really believe that (although wouldnāt be surprised ). If the speed limit is 50 i see no reason why they would be instructed to continue at 40.
Its true . They said they need to be told from a higher authority than the police . I know its stupid but donāt shoot the messenger
TROTSKY3:
30mph----40mph----50mph----60mph----70mph---- no risk
31mph----42mph----53mph----64mph----75mph---- low risk
32mph----43mph----54mph----65mph----76mph---- med risk
33mph----44mph----55mph----66mph----77mph---- high risk
If you had an accident which one would you like the court to hear ?
Not sure why people have this idea that if you stick within a speed limit it exempts you from all blame. It doesnāt
Not sure why people have the idea that i am thinking i am exempt from blame, we are talking about the tolerances of a speed camera.
āyou certainly are a senior memberā
we are talking about the tolerances of a speed camera
). If the speed limit is 50 i see no reason why they would be instructed to continue at 40.
