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Old 26 October 2009, 11:25 PM
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As seen tonight, 40mph limit back in force.
Old 27 October 2009, 11:52 PM
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Still only the one camera as before though I would imagine ..... So after the camera is passed, time to boot it again !

I wish they would just straighten out the kink in the bloody road, rather than try and make more revenue out of their lack of making the road better !!! ...... Or re-instate the roundabout !
Old 28 October 2009, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nate
I wish they would just straighten out the kink in the bloody road.... !
No way!

It breaks up the monotony of a boring drive. Getting a good apex through the bend wakes me up when driving from Southend to Kent.
Old 28 October 2009, 10:48 PM
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Someone let Mr Stephens know as he forgot about the set at Progress Road
Old 08 November 2009, 08:46 PM
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I'm a bit worried that i went past the one London-bound too fast on Friday too


Tonight i could easily have passed the Southend-bound one at 60mph+. ****
Old 08 November 2009, 09:49 PM
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Have to remember this next time i visit the olds. They have to be the most pointless speed cameras ever!!!
Old 08 November 2009, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PentaxPhil
As seen tonight, 40mph limit back in force.
Hi, n00b here, came across this thread via a google search.

Phil - any result from the incident?

I only ask as I've just discovered myself only 1/2 hour ago that the ruddy cameras are working again, a flash being my first hint.

Annoyed is an understatement.
Old 09 November 2009, 08:15 AM
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Within 15 days you will know
Old 15 November 2009, 06:26 PM
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I got nicked by the london bound camera here 2 years ago and fined with 3 points. I see that they have redrawn the road markings since re commissioning the cameras by about 2 feet. This makes me think that the original calibration was wrong (which might explain their decommissioning) and also makes me think that my original conviction is unsafe because of incorrect evidence. Any of you guys got any thoughts on how to take this further?
I also read this rubbish on the Essex County Council site justifying these cameras:
"The impact of the speed limit has greatly reduced the numbers of errant vehicles (damage only) colliding with the safety barriers and road side furniture. In many of these instances the vehicle leaves the scene with the County having to pay for the cost of repair. In addition the lower limit will lower the risk of a major incident. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that driver’s behaviour is improved at the location by the lower limit and enforcement.)
Drive safe :-)
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Originally Posted by threepointer
this rubbish on the Essex County Council site justifying these cameras:
"The impact of the speed limit has greatly reduced the numbers of errant vehicles (damage only) colliding with the safety barriers and road side furniture. In many of these instances the vehicle leaves the scene with the County having to pay for the cost of repair.

Straighten the road then Essex County Council !!!
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Originally Posted by George.
Hi, n00b here, came across this thread via a google search.

Phil - any result from the incident?
Yes. I spied the camera, and the number forty within a red circle, so slowed to said speed. It's not that difficult!
Old 16 November 2009, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PentaxPhil
Yes. I spied the camera, and the number forty within a red circle, so slowed to said speed. It's not that difficult!

hey.... thats what i do when i enter the area too !!!

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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
hey.... thats what i do when i enter the area too !!!

Isn't that's 'cos you drive like miss daisy........
Old 16 November 2009, 09:06 PM
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says mr. 5k .......
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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
says mr. 5k .......
I'm good now........ have to use 6˝now as Zak turned my boost down....
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