Gee, until I opened the thread, I thought that Nick may have put down a deposit on a porker !

Nick, how exactly did you happen to ignore your speed while testing a radar / laser / speed camera detection unit & driving at gatsos ?

 

Nick, got my fingers crossed for you - lets hope it wasn't "armed" with film.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by craig armstrong
[B]I can't comment on the Road Traffic Act (definitely NOT my area of expertise!)

 

Its a testiment to the strength of the S - every panel damaged except for bonnet and boot (the latter was damaged when it was pulled out the ditch) - but I didn't suffer a scratch. Taught me a lesson I won't forget! I salvaged from the car the most important thing - the homemade grille (thanks for the design instructions Cedric!) which was in my boot on the way to my parents for fitting!

 

Where's the thread for the instructions guys? If not posted, any chance of forwarding them Cedric?
Any pics?

 

Nick,

Guess who else may be in line for a ticket whilst testing the new kit - in my case the thing was bleeping at just about every traffic light and near any electronic door openers so I got down to fiddling with it (All, Motorway, City), the thing had an epo and I thought it was me pressing buttons adhock that caused it, but oh no hidden away outside a chip shop was the plod van.

Think I was doing about 37 in a 30 area - that will teach me to ignore it.

Can't wait to get hold of the jammer from Pete as I can't afford any more points.

By the way I read some where that there is a 1 in 3 chance on average that the fixed cameras aren't loaded with film. I have also been double flashed before and nothing came of it.

I was flashed in Germany once and got the sumons in the post - decided to ignore it to see if they would follow it up, 3 months later I phoned up and was informed that the case had been dropped cause they were unable to trace the driver.

I'll definately not be signing the ticket if I get one.

 

My current tally is 6 flashes from Gatso's, and no tickets.

Cross those fingers.

 

Thanks for all the support & suggestions, guys.

Chris, my sympathies. It's surprising how these gizmos distract you while you're trying to figure them out, so you can do something daft. They may ultimately lead to a statistical increase in safety, but for the first drive, you'd be safer with your eyes shut

Also, I blame Honda for making a car where 50 mph feels like you're stationary