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I asked my mate who used to be a plod about this last night.

His view was that no fixed cameras can tell what category vehicles are ......... and Police car units with ANPR could but he thinks that the coppers driving wouldn't bother to check ..........

So nice and vague then.


Think Murdochs police chum, whas referring to fixed cameras, are the ones that are placed at accident hotspots, and just collect pics of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit, the device just does that.

Whereas the average speed cameras may do more, as they are an ANPR device.

Ones in cop cars, the operator may have to interpret the information provided.
 
The article I linked to refers to fixed cameras that have the ability to determine vehicle types and differing speed limits. Apparently.
 
No white lines on the road, so am assuming they are average speed cameras.

If you mean this type...

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...then, no, not average speed cameras, 'normal' HADECS3 cameras which don't need lines on the road and can monitor all lanes.
 
Think the ones that ultimately give you a ticket are painted yellow, just to give you a fighting chance, whereas the variable speed cameras (M25 etc) are just grey; they are there to control the variable speed signs on the gantries when there's heavy traffic or bad weather, i.e. no prosecution.
 
Think the ones that ultimately give you a ticket are painted yellow, just to give you a fighting chance, whereas the variable speed cameras (M25 etc) are just grey; they are there to control the variable speed signs on the gantries when there's heavy traffic or bad weather, i.e. no prosecution.
Don't you believe it! HADECS cameras on gantries, as opposed to HADECS 3 on the side, are not always fitted with cameras but are still used for speed enforcement. National speed limit is enforced when no limit is displayed. Normally starts at 10%+2mph.
The CCTV cameras are used for monitoring traffic conditions.
 
Another little known law is that vans are also not allowed in the outside lane of motorways unless they have another side window to the rear of the driver’s.
Got a link to this information?

We hardly have any motorways in this country, and any we have I'm next to never on them in the van anyway.
 
Sorry guys it only applies to vehicles fitted with speed limiters not unrestricted ones,again my apologies.

Rule 264 of the Highway Code states that any vehicle that is fitted with a speed limiter must not use the right lane of a motorway if there are more than 2 lanes.
 
Sorry guys it only applies to vehicles fitted with speed limiters not unrestricted ones,again my apologies.

Rule 264 of the Highway Code states that any vehicle that is fitted with a speed limiter must not use the right lane of a motorway if there are more than 2 lanes.
No it doesn't:

Rule 264
You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past. Slow-moving or speed-restricted vehicles should always remain in the left-hand lane of the carriageway unless overtaking. You MUST NOT drive on the hard shoulder except in an emergency or if directed to do so by the police, traffic officers in uniform or by signs.

And 265 only applies to certain categories of vehicles.

Sauce: Motorways (253 to 273) - The Highway Code - Guidance - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273
 
If its the right sort of anpr based speed camera then it checks speed. Tax insurance mot etc... it then determines type of vehicle based on the reg plate via dvla and then will flag for speeding if relevant.
I know in this area the police can put markers on a reg plate so that as soon as a camera picks it up they track and intercept it if the person is wanted... welcome to big brother society!!
They are now putting in linked average speed cameras so if you go from one camera or junction to another too quickly the they know youve been speeding at some point... will be a big money maker for them...
picks up waaay more than that LOL i got an "escort" out of manchester from the boys in blue on bikes and a helicopter, car i just picked up was involved with firearms and all sorts of fun stuff
 

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