Speed Camera Detectors

[Bald Rick]

If you have cruise control there is usually also an option to set maximum speed as well which lets you concentrate on driving

It's my opinion that using cruise in an urban environment is too dangerous. There may be an occasion when a quick burst of speed is needed.

 

[Chips]

(Yes I have cruise control but wouldn’t use it at 20mph because conditions in built up areas are constantly changing)

Recommendations?

Totally agree , far better to keep eyes on the road rather than a speedo , after all a road traffic policeman said at a presentation , speed doesn't kill , bad driving does.
Anyway most cruise controls can now be switched to speed limiters which mitigates your issue with changing conditions in built up areas, it's just a job to keep remembering to set it as you travel in and out of different speed limits

 

[Chips]

Totally agree , far better to keep eyes on the road rather than a speedo , after all a road traffic policeman said at a presentation , speed doesn't kill , bad driving does.
Anyway most cruise controls can now be switched to speed limiters which mitigates your issue with changing conditions in built up areas, it's just a job to keep remembering to set it as you travel in and out of different speed limits

It's my opinion that using cruise in an urban environment is too dangerous. There may be an occasion when a quick burst of speed is needed.

I will try later but I think if you toe down it will bypass the speed limiter

 

[Oliveau]

I will try later but I think if you toe down it will bypass the speed limiter

No, it won’t!

 

[mf7480]

No, it won’t!

Yes it will

 

[Steevo]

after all a road traffic policeman said at a presentation , speed doesn't kill , bad driving does.

That's rare for a copper to admit that!

They usually seem to toe the line.

 

[Razzmatazz]

Not sure what either of these posts has to do with speed detection cameras tbh ...

And I cannot see a problem with Welsh people speaking their first language to each other. I think you are looking for slights that don't exist.

Definitely agrre, good comment.

 

[Chips]

That's rare for a copper to admit that!

They usually seem to toe the line.

It was about 25years ago at a YFC event !

 

[Daddy Pig]

It's my opinion that using cruise in an urban environment is too dangerous. There may be an occasion when a quick burst of speed is needed.

Adaptive cruise control, will follow the car in front at the distance you set and your still able to overtake. Its speedlimiter you can't overide.

 

[Bald Rick]

Adaptive cruise control, will follow the car in front at the distance you set and your still able to overtake. Its speedlimiter you can't overide.

It’s the speed limiter that may be needed to be overridden in certain circumstances

 

[Daddy Pig]

It’s the speed limiter that may be needed to be overridden in certain circumstances

I agree with you there, i find adaptive cruise control best in built up areas.

 

[Bwcho]

Whatever you do, don't be tempted to buy one of those radar jammers....unless you fancy getting the suit out.

 

[Daddy Pig]

best think about Brexit is no points / fines from cameras now

i’m flat out from the tunnel ! have done more miles in Europe than the uk the last 2 years and not a ticket or point in sight

How would you feel if one of your kids was killed by a speeding French driver who thought it perfectly acceptable to completeley ignore our speed limits ?

 

[Renaultman]

Waze is all very well as long as you have good phone signal, which in parts of Wales may be problematic.

More reason to about Wales and whales.

 

[Renaultman]

Totally agree , far better to keep eyes on the road rather than a speedo , after all a road traffic policeman said at a presentation , speed doesn't kill , bad driving does.
Anyway most cruise controls can now be switched to speed limiters which mitigates your issue with changing conditions in built up areas, it's just a job to keep remembering to set it as you travel in and out of different speed limits

I think some new cars can do it for you

 

[Steevo]

It was about 25years ago at a YFC event !

That explains it then!

 

[shumungus]

Whatever you do, don't be tempted to buy one of those radar jammers....unless you fancy getting the suit out.

You mean my garage door opener?

 

[Farmer Roy]

I’m pretty sure detectors are illegal here, are they in the UK ?

 

[Bwcho]

You mean my garage door opener?

Man jailed for using 'laser jammers' on car to block speed cameras

The driver tried to claim the jammers were used as parking sensors

www.walesonline.co.uk

Any device that could be similarly interpreted as the above.

 

[Bogweevil]

Last time I was in Wales the locals seemed to delight in speaking Welsh in cafes, etc when we were about so we decided there and then that our money wouldn`t be spent that side of the border again - and it hasn`t been! There`s just NO NEED for it - we`d done them no harm and wished them no harm too. Shame really as it`s a very nice part of the world indeed in the north...

Did you ask where the best place in Wales for second home was? They don't like that.