Speed Camera Flashing Under Speed Limit

I went past this speed camera last night in the heavy rain and it flashed me for doing 20MPH in a 30MPH zone. I was sure that it captured other drivers as well even though they were going under the limit. So I went back today to confirm it was 30MPH and it was, and decided to record cars going past it and it was flashing everyone regardless of how slow they were going. This was in Allison Road in Bristol and I'm putting this up so if anyone is worried about getting flashed by it, this is proof that it is flashing people even going under the speed limit. It has flashed every person that has driven past it.

It is causing worry for no reason at all.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• speed
• camera
• bristol
• allison
• road
• hill
• under
• limit

[17587419]

@Dora1692

That is hilarious. Would have loved to have seen their reactions lol. Great prank.

[17587419]

@njkful

Ah I see. I knew that they used infra red rays to capture speeders, but didn't know they could flash even though they face you. I just thought at the time it was dangerous as I also had blue lights flashing at the same time. Learnt something new lol. Thanks for telling me.

[ngkful]

@17587419 truvelo cameras can use infrared OR visible light for the flash, in the UK they are only approved to use visible light

[Dora1692]

Ha - could be like some kids in my old city. They took a big stick and pushed the camera up so it was taking pictures of the sky. The cops didn't realize until days later so they have lots of pretty cloud shots. :)

[awshepherd1]

I'll never forget riding a pedal cycle past a speed camera on the Kirkham bypass, near the prison. I waved at the camera on the way past. The posted speed limit there is only 50 mph. Wonder if I'll get called to court ?

[17587419]

@hookbastard.

The Gatso speed cameras take 2 snap shots of the speeding vehicle. I had a look at the Truvelo speed cameras via the Internet. That says it uses an infra red light to detect speeding vehicles to prevent them flashing at drivers, that failed. I rushed a patient on blue lights to hospital, and set off 2 Truvelo speed cameras. Both flashed at me causing me to slow down on the first one, because it had dazzled my eyes. They're not very good at all.

[hookbastard]

Cameras need to flash more than once to get you done so dont worry about it

[liam6335]

lol