Rotherithe tunnel
Discussion
I drove through the rotherithe tunnel on Tuesday night probably just after midnight. I was aware that the speed limit was 20mph as I saw the signs, but just follwed someone through at a handfull of mph more. Not quick though. No other traffic through the tunnel, not that it makes a difference. Anwyay, in the daylight I drove through it the next day and noticed the big yellow SPECS - do they inforce the 20 limit then? I saw no speed camera signs at all, but I'm aware that is no defence.
Am I getting a ticket coming through the post?
Am I getting a ticket coming through the post?
Soovy said:
Probably yes, sadly.
Big signs up and the cameras are HUGE!
Yeah, can't believe I missed the signs even in the daylight! Big signs up and the cameras are HUGE!
My excuse was it was late, I was lost, and I'd been driving for four hours therefore missed the massive yellow cameras and signs
I've never seen a camera in a 20 zone, until now!You never know, calculating for speedo error and changes in speed I don't think my average speed would have been above 25mph, and hopefully more like 22.
Ah well, wait and see I guess. Does london do speed awareness courses? (I've not been caught speeding anywhere before
)NiceCupOfTea said:
I got flashed by them about 6 or 7 years ago on one of the first Tunnel Runs (wasn't caning it, just trying to make sure I got the right exit). I was told they were digital and I would get a fine, but I never got a ticket...
The cameras there are average ones I think, not flashy ones.NiceCupOfTea said:
I got flashed by them about 6 or 7 years ago on one of the first Tunnel Runs (wasn't caning it, just trying to make sure I got the right exit). I was told they were digital and I would get a fine, but I never got a ticket...
They've been replaced with SPECS mate, unfortunately.Soovy said:
NiceCupOfTea said:
I got flashed by them about 6 or 7 years ago on one of the first Tunnel Runs (wasn't caning it, just trying to make sure I got the right exit). I was told they were digital and I would get a fine, but I never got a ticket...
They've been replaced with SPECS mate, unfortunately.NiceCupOfTea said:
Ah, right. It was a while back! I think the Blackwall has SPECS in now as well, I see people doing more than 30 through there all the time. Try and forget about it and just see what happens. If you were doing an indicated 25 I reckon you'll be fine.
It was probably closer to an indicated 30 unfortunatly - I'll still keep my fingers crossed thoughbalders118 said:
Yeah, can't believe I missed the signs even in the daylight!
My excuse was it was late, I was lost, and I'd been driving for four hours therefore missed the massive yellow cameras and signs I've never seen a camera in a 20 zone, until now!
You never know, calculating for speedo error and changes in speed I don't think my average speed would have been above 25mph, and hopefully more like 22.
Ah well, wait and see I guess. Does london do speed awareness courses? (I've not been caught speeding anywhere before)
I wouldn't worry too much unless you were a lot over 25mph for all the way.My excuse was it was late, I was lost, and I'd been driving for four hours therefore missed the massive yellow cameras and signs
I've never seen a camera in a 20 zone, until now!You never know, calculating for speedo error and changes in speed I don't think my average speed would have been above 25mph, and hopefully more like 22.
Ah well, wait and see I guess. Does london do speed awareness courses? (I've not been caught speeding anywhere before
)NiceCupOfTea said:
Ah, right. It was a while back! I think the Blackwall has SPECS in now as well, I see people doing more than 30 through there all the time. Try and forget about it and just see what happens. If you were doing an indicated 25 I reckon you'll be fine.
I go through there every morning at 4am sometimes at speeds of up to 50ish, I've not been done.............yet although I'm not convinced they work.AOK said:
haven't been through in about 6 months since changing jobs.... are you guys referring to the yellow ones just before the entry and exit into the tunnel?
I was always under the impression these are average speed check AND current speed cameras (due to markings on the road)
I don't think it's possible for SPECS to do both; maybe it's because the marks are there from when they used to have the standard cameras?I was always under the impression these are average speed check AND current speed cameras (due to markings on the road)
Nothing in the post yet...
*touches nearest peice of wood*
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