Speed Cameras

[sewid]

There is nothing on that page that says they can take your photo from front on.

From page: "Fixed digital speed cameras have the capacity to measure speed in both directions."

[wilch]

From page: "Fixed digital speed cameras have the capacity to measure speed in both directions."

yep... they can *measure* speed in both directions.

Doesn't say anything about being able to take your photo from front on.

I'm not trying to be argumentative. There are privacy laws in place, also safety issues with "FLASHING" a driver from front on.

wil..

[martydaman]

it depends on whether the camara was angled to also accomodate oncoming traffic. Cameras can take photos of oncoming but ive never seen it happen to anyone i know.

I guess the only thing to do now would be to wait an see if you get a nice letter in the mail in the coming days....

If so, then a can of spray paint and a sledgehammer should do the trick to ensure no further repititions...lol jk

[someonestolecc]

In NSW. The 5 or so cameras I have been oncoming do not take a photo. That's a fact.

They will tell you they measure both ways so you don't try, the fact is as of the last time I went past one they don't take your picture forward.

[martydaman]

i heard that the reason they cannot take foward pictures is because motorbikes do not have front number plates. So they made it that only rear pics are taken

[someonestolecc]

Hmm.

I think someone on this forum said they are getting front ones now.

Oh well. I think the main thing to remember is if you look closely the majority of cameras (I'm only speaking for the ones I've been past/seen in NSW) don't have the piezo sensors on the opposite side of the road.

Food for thought for new south welshmen (and women).

Although in the end - don't wanna get caught don't speed.

[martydaman]

i dont know about NSW but in victoria (i could be wrong) motorbikes dont have front end plates, only on the rear... and all the speed cameras in my area (besides being valdalised) dont seem to take oncoming photos, but i dont think testing to see if im right is a good idea

[OohArrGTR]

hey, my sister just got caught speeding in opposite direction to the way camera was facing and in NSW.. also heard of another case where the camera was facing them.. so they must be coming out!! as i always thought it was only from rear.. but im careful with any camera now no point risking your licence!

[fatz]

mmm cameras are good

[Hypn0tIc]

Very different in WA!!

Ive been flashed 3 times... i think

Everytime the camera was on the left between 10 and 20 meters ahead..hidden behind a tree... a bin.. even in a bus stop OMFG

They make sure they get u in the photo so if you deny the fine they have evidence of who the driver was

and also half blind u at the same time so as ur breaking trying to control ur car, u hit a curb and total it just for fun!

[MANWHORE]

viscount - i know stuff like that pisses you off especially when your car is new. At least that your wheels are just the stockers.HAppened to me with my avs rims. ****ing pissed me off. I got so pissed off that i drove back in there with my falcon, and guess what? it was not possible to drive out without scraping the kerb. I guess unless if you have a mini or something, everyone scrapes it.**** those carpark designers

But sierously dude, i've tried to keep my car in immac condition, but i know that it just cannot and will not happen. ****ing dickheads with shopping trolleys, jealous people with keys etc...

Good to know about the speed cameras though, i've always wondered what happens if someone drives past me fast in the other lane.