pdwhelan
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I was driving along the A580 East Lancashire road when i noticed one parked up at the side, everyone was going too slow and i didnt notice it untill i got a bit closer as i was over taking people. It was on a national speed limit road and i got a bit scared so i did slow down but it might be too late.
I couldnt tell if it was being operated at that time but was just wondering what the score is with these, it was clearly marked with speed camera signs on the van but as there was loads of cars i just didnt notice it untill i got realy close. I was just cruising and didnt even notice my own speed limit so when i saw it i looked and was doing roughly 75 so i slowed down but might of been too late.
I'm guessing with todays technology they probably got me from fair distance. When i was driving back it was still there and no one was in the front so they were in the back of the van, I didnt notice any flaps open when i was driving towards it the first time so i might be lucky.
I know what the outcome of this thread will be but just answer me these two questions, what is the distance they can catch you from? and if the traffic is a bit heavy on one side can they still catch you out with ease?
I'll be expecting a letter through the post with a fine and points. I have NEVER been pulled up by the police or even been caught going over the speed limit because i am quite a sensible driver (just not on this occasion)
Sorry for the essay and i'm not asking anyones opinions on my behalf and i dont want anyone judging me because we have all done it! I keep to 30's 40's and 50's!
Thanks
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jay kay
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if there were'nt any road works i wouldnt worry tbh as long as its not 90+ should be ok .
[Edited on 24-06-2007 by jay kay]
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pdwhelan
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No road words as far as i could see, I'm very unsure if that part of the road was National speed limit or a 60 aswell because it does vary sometimes on the A580! if its a 60 then i'm sure to get into trouble
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daz 16v
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 which road? i have no idea where the A580 is
[Edited on 24-06-2007 by daz 16v]
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pdwhelan
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are you serious daz LOL!!
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daz 16v
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missed that bit out lol. they dont like speeding down there i know someone who got done doing 65mph and got a £60 fine and 3 points
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skell
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Which bit it's only just been changed around haydock to all 60  And 75 is hardly reckless  can't imagine them bothering with cameras on a national speed limit part..... especially as it's just changed to 60 on most bits
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pdwhelan
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Its past tesco heading towards liverpool.. st helens i think
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skell
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not sure on that bit, hardly go up that end, Mind you it is advisable to keep up a good head of speed when travelling through st helens apparently
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pdwhelan
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hahaha 
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Mini_Matt
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I have seen a speed camera van on this stretch of road too, luckily i was only doin 50 as it was lashing it down..... You will find out soon enough as if you have been unlucky enough to be caught they usually get the penalty letter to you within 7-10 days
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pdwhelan
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cheers matt  im shitting my self now though, i have been driving a whole 2 years and not once been caught doing anything i shouldnt (not to say i dont do them )
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skell
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If it goes past 14 day's before letter comes they can't do you either  ...... or so i heard
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pdwhelan
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ahh right.. they will have a sent date on so i couldnt lie and say. i havnt receieved it yet haha
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Bonney
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seen the van myself, was on the other side, sadly it is a 60, from haydock island, all the way down to kirkby
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mattk
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what part of the lancs were you on?
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mattk
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didnt see bonneys post, when did you see it bonney, I didnt see it when I was with you before
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pdwhelan
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Not much further after tesco's garage. I think its a slight hill were it goes down and then up.
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Bonney
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
didnt see bonneys post, when did you see it bonney, I didnt see it when I was with you before
just before i pulled up near you on merton bank road, when i was laughing at that corsa, think it was in a layby just before the turn off for polar ford
[Edited on 24-06-2007 by Bonney66]
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pdwhelan
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was that corsa mine??? lol
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mattk
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ahh rite i went past the crem way
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Bonney
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quote:
Originally posted by pdwhelan
was that corsa mine??? lol
no, it was a chavved up one, bad boy bonnet, flip paint, huge spoiler, daft bodykit and lexus lights. the police had pulled it over
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pdwhelan
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LOL i hope they torched it tbh!
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Bonney
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think they pulled him over to tell him it looked crap, and to put speedlines, gsi kit and a xe in it
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