Top gear episode 6

Didn't record it but I did watch it and thought that was very interesting. Sorry.

Clarkson is a Journalist and as such I wouldn't place too much confidence in what he says about such things. Speed cameras catch motorists who are exceeding the speed limit. They don't seem to interfere with the motorist who doesn't speed. Moral = DON'T SPEED.

I don't beleave much of what I see on Top Gear. It just a light hearted look at motoring. Quite entertaining, not very informative.

I have seen him go on about speed camera's twice now. Some of his arguments have holes in them.

One of his arguments is "if speed camera's work, why are there more fines now than two years ago?"

UUMMMM, theres quite a few more drivers on the road now. Just looking at the number of new vehicles sold around the globe last year (hundreds of thousands) of course more people a getting caught speeding. Not to mention the fact that new cars are more powerful than ever.

Angler

That is an argument you would not win.

Speed kills. Speed cameras are effective in reducing vehicle collisions and there has been research to prove it.

There are statistics available at Govt sites if you want to have a look.

Regards

Tjilpi

Just thought I would mention I have never had a point on my license, or a speed fine since about 1965. That was when I was going down hill near Nambour on the old road, the old EH just coasted down that big hill a bit too fast.

No points back then. I have been driving since 1960 and I admit I have been over the speed limit a few times however I certainly always try not to.

I just wanted to hear the figures again. I must admit I did feel better when driving in the NT when there were no limits. I quite enjoyed not having to check the speed every couple of K's. I found it easy to keep to a reasonable speed without knowing exactly what that speed was.
When back to Qld it was back to continuous checking of the speed and speed signs.

If you have ever driven into Adelaide on that double highway you will know what I mean. Every couple of K's the limit changed, and for no apparent reason.

The cameras are most certainly revenue raisers, even governments admit that. They may help in preventing accidents though these days I seriously doubt that as we have had three fatals here in the North over the last few weeks all youngsters in WRX's, all well over the speed limits. One passenger admitted they were "only just over the limit". 80 k in a 60 k zone. I don't know how we stop the carnage and I certainly look forward to the day when it slows.
The new laws will not stop inexperience from getting on to our roads. I only hope I am not around the corner when an idiot comes the other way at a speed that causes me damage or worse.

The law is one way of slowing you down
Death seems to be natures way.

Angler