chiglet

Travelling [as I often do] along the M60...I have noticed that the Specs cameras have been removed from the gantries between J1 and J3, but there is still a 40mph restriction [circular 40 signs]. The question is,,,without cameras [or your friendly plod] how can the limit be enforced? if at all
watp,iktch

matt_hooks

Well, in as much as they could be enforced before cameras they can still be enforced.

I'd guess there is a reason why they've been taken away, possibly the roadworks are nearing completion?

Krystal n chips

The camera's were removed sometime in the last 48hrs....in theory, the roadworks are due to be completed at the end of the month....quite why it has taken so long to renovate the surface and paint the white lines is another matter entirely.

As for the speed limits and enforcement, I remain intrigued as to the criteria here. On the M60 as per above, they have been in situ from the commencement of the works. Now, at long last, the A5117 ( from the end of the M56 to the junction near RAF Sealand ) is being upgraded. There are 40mph signs in place and the distance is about 2miles...give or take...but no camera's. I say no camera's in the fixed sense as Cheshire's finest have been in situ with the mobile version a few times and frankly, to those who got caught, tough....nobody to blame but yourselves given the distance involved and the short period required to adhere to a 40 limit. Given though, these look like being fairly complex road works, I do, as I say, wonder about the abscence of specs camera's which seem to be mandatory at such locations.

BlueDiamond

Self-discipline might work.

I suspect though that there are too many people who cannot do it by themselves and have to be made to do the right thing.

G-CPTN

Maybe the cameras are required at another location?

chiglet

Blue Diamond
It was, everybody was doing 40. Like 0550 the other morning. No Specs, No traffic...I still did 40 Habit perhaps?
Krystal,
Travel that road a lot. I've managed 35 twice, the rest of the time was nearer 3.5 Be good when it's finished tho'
watp,iktch

chiglet

Now back to "normal" , no speed restriction [other than the National SL]
watp.iktch

eal401

YAAAAWWWWWWWWWNNN!!

Thanks, now I know I am safe from speeding drivers, I'll just expect them not to speed.