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 Post subject: Essex and Autoexpress
PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 21:45 
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The following appeared in Autoexpress' 'speed trap guide' published 9th Feb 2005:

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The following letter from Brian Ladd of Essex SCP appeared on page 48 of the 9th March 2005 issue:

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I replied and offered a challenge letter which was printed on page 50 of the 23rd March 2005 issue:

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No response yet, but I'll be sure to post any developments to this thread.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 22:35 
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Couple of points:
If it is not properly signed in accordance with the law, you can still be prosecuted if there are street lamps at less than 200 yards. I believe this applies even if a higher speed limit applies. This will apply to many roads with a maximum speed limit (not NSL).

Secondly - the fine doesn't go to the speed camera partnership if you go to court. If that's true - great, you've just made my day!


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Technically:

A system* of street lights** which casts light on to the carriage way not more than 183m apart

* 3 or more
** which could include a flood light fitted to a building on private land


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Ladd is splitting hairs on the "Technical" thing. Paul did not imply minor excesses of the speed limit are not against the law, just that it is a "technical", i.e. victimless offence. At least, that's the way I read it.

It's a tricky one. Drink driving too is a victimless offence if said driver gets to his destination without incident. Yet, no-one would describe driving home after drinking 5 pints of Stella Artois as a "tecnical" offence.

Why? Because medical studies have proved the effect that alcohol has on reaction times and one's ability to drive safely.

They have shown us NOTHING to prove than an otherwise law-abiding driver that drifts up to 38mph occasionally, when conditions permit, poses any sort of danger to the public at all.

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If Mr Ladd does ever deign to respond I would be interested to know why when the dangerous siting of a camera van is pointed he deems it academic ???

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