M1 Gantry Cameras

Hoops · 08-11-2010, 02:57 AM

I was in a convoy of around 20 RS's on the way up to Silverstone on Sunday and i fear i/we may have been flashed by a section of brand new cameras on the M1 between M25 and Luton BEFORE the average speed camera section.

I dont use the M1 that often but usually when i do i blast onto the M1 from the M25 junction and pretty much nail it (71 mph!!!) right up until i get to the average speed camera section.

Having done a little bit of research the RS boys think that apparently this new section of cameras doesnt come into effect until Nov this year BUT one of the cars in our convoy said he definitely saw one of the cameras flash - so i guess its a wait and see time!!!

Just wanted to make others aware of these cameras because as you will see from the pics below, the nazi gimps have coloured them the same bland grey as the gantrys - nice!!

So there could very well be about 20 new MK2 RS's for sale in a few weeks time!!!!

creepy coupe · 08-11-2010, 03:08 AM

I went they way on Saturday, hellish journey and would have like the chance to have done over 10 mph, took us five hours to do a two hour journey.

Palmnuts · 08-11-2010, 04:08 AM

Thanks for the heads up Steve...it was always a matter of time before they made use of that new infastructure on the M1. Concerningly I always thought those type of cameras only worked when a speed limit was showing.

Hope you don't get a ticket!

vikzE92 · 08-11-2010, 04:19 AM

thats really cheeky! Gosh you would struggle to see them!!

toxicnerve · 08-11-2010, 07:43 AM

I thought they had to be clearly marked/visible (i.e. yellow paint) by law??

xenon · 08-11-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by toxicnerve

I thought they had to be clearly marked/visible (i.e. yellow paint) by law??

Not yellow paint but there is a huge camera sign on the other side of the gantry.

AFAIK the only enforce the temporary speed restrictions signalled on the other side.

creepy coupe · 08-11-2010, 09:39 AM

Just reading this, becuase I'm just down the road from it.

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonli..._into_for.aspx

Would appear the M25, M42 and now the M20 only have cameras that can result in a NIP

Jay_Jay · 08-11-2010, 11:19 AM

They have these exact same cameras between J4a & J6 on the M6. I often travel that way at night & sometimes when there's 2 lanes shut due too roadworks, the temporary speed limit is 20mph. Ive lost count how many accidents have almost occurred because drivers are braking from 70 to 20. It's ridiculous

BGM · 08-11-2010, 12:07 PM

err.. 71mph will not get you flashed

Hoops · 08-11-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BGM

err.. 71mph will not get you flashed

Doh, do ya not think, doh!!!!

Obviously i was covering my arse in case PC Pig is reading this!!!

BGM · 08-11-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Doh, do ya not think, doh!!!!

Obviously i was covering my arse in case PC Pig is reading this!!!

oh right, fuck that.. do you post your registration online too

Hoops · 08-11-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BGM

oh right, fuck that.. do you post your registration online too

I usually always blank it out but there are probably the odd occasion its slipped through. That said my distinctive private plate has not been shown on car. Either way its worth just covering yourself - plod can be sneaky little f@@kers when they want to!

JLR1969 · 08-11-2010, 01:16 PM

Personally if the gantrys are displaying a reduced speed and someone gets caught then tough it serves them right, however if the display is blank then the cameras should be de-activated.

Hoops · 08-11-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Personally if the gantrys are displaying a reduced speed and someone gets caught then tough it serves them right, however if the display is blank then the cameras should be de-activated.

Totally agree fella. Displays were definitely blank - i always adhere to the illuminated limits - guess its a waiting game.

ed335d · 08-11-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Totally agree fella. Displays were definitely blank - i always adhere to the illuminated limits - guess its a waiting game.

I've been flashed on the M25 when the signs weren't illuminated, never heard anything (if that's any consolation).

JLR1969 · 08-11-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Totally agree fella. Displays were definitely blank - i always adhere to the illuminated limits - guess its a waiting game.

I know what that 2 week wait is like.............. good luck.

zltm089 · 08-11-2010, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the heads up!!!...

Hope all goes well...

Those bloody things!!!...can't even see them!!!!...they are meant to be visible!!!

makammo · 08-11-2010, 05:36 PM

I always thought those gantries were advisory.

I tear past the M25 ones. Never been flashed, never had an NIP.

Good to know though.

Carrera RSR · 08-11-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

I've been flashed on the M25

Dogging on the M25!!?

BGM · 08-11-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlonmarc

I always thought those gantries were advisory.

I tear past the M25 ones. Never been flashed, never had an NIP.

Good to know though.

me too!

ed335d · 08-12-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Carrera RSR

Dogging on the M25!!?

Yup, Will was making his presence felt around the London ring

jonsteele · 08-12-2010, 04:39 AM

I think the rule on cameras being painted bright colours has gone and they can be bland grey. The speed camera sign has to be displayed along the route for them to be used!

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