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Speed cameras to be banned

Nomad — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:36:10 GMT

http://latestnews.virginmedia.com/infocus/2008/07/15/council_move_to_scrap_speed_cameras?vmsrc=vmhpld

"Speed cameras could be scrapped under proposals due to be considered by a Tory council, the leader said.

Swindon Borough Council is reviewing its involvement with the local safety camera partnership scheme and considering whether to spend its £400,000-a-year contribution elsewhere."

Call me a cynic but I think that this is a good move especially on the cameras that are obviously placed for revenue rather than safety!

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

whizzbang — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:11:16 GMT

Yes agree with you there Nomad. Makes sense to spend money elsewhere if you ask me too. The failing NHS? Deprived schools? Clubs/schemes to help keep ruffians off the streets maybe?

On a vaguely related note, heaven knows why the US is pumping so much money into sending state-of-the-art space equipment to Mars to check for water. I know nice pictures are sent back from the spacecraft but is it really worth all the money invested?

Ah, feels good to have a mini-moan...

atb,

whizzbang

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

TheOtherOne — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:48:27 GMT

Hmmm, on a lighter note

NB!!! Destroying speed cameras is punishable by law. Pictures and images are used for illustration purposes only.

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

dave1602 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:01:44 GMT

luckily enough we dont have speed cameras over here in fermanagh. just lots and lots of speed humps which dont really slow you down any. I was wondering though, what is the point of painting white lines all over the road. surely if they dont want you to drive there some nails or broken glass would be a better option!!!!

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

whizzbang — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:11:29 GMT

Hmm I'm sure that would contravene a safety reg or two!

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

cabbyman — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:19:56 GMT

i agree that speed cams are just generating revenue for a particular council,

the systems that work here are chicanes on certain roads that need speed reduction and they really work well

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

crazzycat — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:50:03 GMT

hmmm..interesting article, tnx

Re: Speed cameras to be banned

bespokepicnicbo — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:14:44 GMT

Seriously, i agree with you.