mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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Can these thing do you for speeding
I heard they could spot you but had to get a ground unit to prosecute you
myth or fact? 
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Superlite Ltd.
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If you have an evo you can out run them 
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
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Have you been trying to lose a helicopter in the twisties 
On a serious note, I've not really sure mate, cant see how they would do you if they saw your plate.
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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I was being an utter twat last night racing a vectra 
I didnt see the helecopter and 99% sure it wasnt out cause ive never seen one in the area I was in, its a case of "might"
I worry sooo much over nothing
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Robin
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I'd say there are far too many variables to get an accurate speed from a helicopter TBH.
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mav
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Don't think so, they can inform ground units theres some dodgy driving going on though.
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C00RSA
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I don't think they could do you , no way of mapping your speed
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pdwhelan
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Probably not do you for speeding but dangerous driving instead. They could of followed you home or somthing or sent a police car out to investigate and told them the location of your car etc.
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ClaireF
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best call the myth factors
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IvIarkgraham
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Nath
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They can do you if its filmed.
They measure out the distance of road, then work out how long it took you to drive from point to point.
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by ClaireF
best call the myth factors
The who?
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JayCarr
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I had this the other day too. I shit myself when i saw it above me. He followed for a bit then just flew off. Haven't heard anything yet but it was only a week ago.
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Ian
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They can - most motorways and a lot of A roads have white markers squares which are painted on, if you are timed between those then your speed can be measured.
Only generally works on straight roads though and only is an average. Can also be done with bridges but would require the distance to be known before speed could be.
I'm sure they could also technically do you and present video evidence of due care / DD / that type of thing although its an expensive way of giving someone traffic points.
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Ren
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quote:
Originally posted by ClaireF
best call the myth factors
Myth BUSTERS
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pow
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Wouldnt worry tooooo much tbh, Ians right but coppers generally use those boxes as devices on the ground (my dad got a caution for 85 with a copper and a stopwatch)
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richc
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You can get done
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Dave A
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what ian said.
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
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I wouldn't worry about it!
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Nath
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What I said 
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