Scamera Vans

ZiM · 03-05-2007, 02:43 PM

which way to mobile scamera vans "get" you?

i came round a corner (in my shiny new 335) and was probably doing 37ish in a 30 and i was driving towards the back end of the scamvan... are they direction based like the gatsos/tuvelos?

surely its against the law for them to prosecute on the first day of E92 ownership... surely!?

vivekk · 03-05-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZiM

which way to mobile scamera vans "get" you?

i came round a corner (in my shiny new 335) and was probably doing 37ish in a 30 and i was driving towards the back end of the scamvan... are they direction based like the gatsos/tuvelos?

surely its against the law for them to prosecute on the first day of E92 ownership... surely!?

Have a look at this site, ZiM.

Viv

ZiM · 03-05-2007, 04:07 PM

had a good read on that site (v. interesting btw thanks for the link) but i can't find the answer to my question... do you know vivekk but wanted me to find out for myself while learning some other valuable tit-bits

vivekk · 03-05-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZiM

had a good read on that site (v. interesting btw thanks for the link) but i can't find the answer to my question... do you know vivekk but wanted me to find out for myself while learning some other valuable tit-bits

I think they are direction-based- relative to the side of the road they are on, but don't rely on that as FACT!

Glad you got some info from that site!

All the best.

Viv

problematic · 03-05-2007, 04:49 PM

If you dont hear from them in two weeks, you probably wont....

Fraid you cant tell with some of these cams whether you been caught or not, so sit tight and hope for the best buddy!!

NathanJT · 03-06-2007, 03:25 AM

Yup, 14+ days of bum clenching every time the post is delivered for you my friend!

BTW, awesome car!

ChrisMWard · 03-06-2007, 04:13 AM

The key with the mobile vans is they have an opening window or door. The camera has to point through the open window and not through glass. If you could see the window or door open then it's quite likely they were observing your lane. Good luck.

Regards

Chris

red-max · 03-06-2007, 04:35 AM

It's well worth checking out your local area on the speed camera map, which also shows regular mobile sites: http://www.speedcameramap.co.uk/

Another good site is http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/

ZiM · 03-06-2007, 05:16 AM

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The key with the mobile vans is they have an opening window or door. The camera has to point through the open window and not through glass. If you could see the window or door open then it's quite likely they were observing your lane. Good luck.

Regards

Chris

i was approaching the van's rear end, but it was on the other side of the road and the windows were shut and blacked out... maybe i'll be ok

ChrisMWard · 03-06-2007, 05:31 AM

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i was approaching the van's rear end, but it was on the other side of the road and the windows were shut and blacked out... maybe i'll be ok

Fingers crossed, if the windows aren't open the camera can't work properley. They do normally work out of the rear of the van (sometimes side door on those Peugeot thingies) often on the other side of the road. The location used must have a straight view (allowed about 10 degrees off I think) of the lane they are monitoring so often the other side of the road is used on the exit of left handed bends.

Regards

Chris

NFS · 03-07-2007, 02:08 PM

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i was approaching the van's rear end, but it was on the other side of the road and the windows were shut and blacked out... maybe i'll be ok

They can catch you in either direction. The only time you are safe is if they are moving.

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ZiM First Lieutenant 22 Rep 304 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire, UK iTrader: (0)	had a good read on that site (v. interesting btw thanks for the link) but i can't find the answer to my question... do you know vivekk but wanted me to find out for myself while learning some other valuable tit-bits
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problematic New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90, 318iSE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	If you dont hear from them in two weeks, you probably wont.... Fraid you cant tell with some of these cams whether you been caught or not, so sit tight and hope for the best buddy!!
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