speed cameras

[cybernurse32]

will i be fined if i,m speeding towards a gatso speed camera?

[sddsddean]

Normally Gatso's get you from behind (travelling away from the camera) and Truvelo's get you from the front (travelling towards it), but there are exceptions.

[flip_flop]

Truvelos when yuo are on a bike are brilliant!

[New Judge]

Unless, of course, you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident involving one of the bikers who are enjoying themselves so much!

[five2two7]

Yes they can... most Gatso sites have lines on both sides of the road and if the lines are present you can get fined. I had a NIP come through at work when i was driving towards a camera and co-pilot had knocekd my blues off!!

[five2two7]

like to point out I didn't get the points or fine though!

[pgro]

No, you cannot be prosecuted on a forward-facing Gatso (source, staff at a Safety Partnership). If lines across road are on both sides of camera, camera will be reversible. The Gatso housing must be decorated with day-glo striping, I believe, and this only appears on the back, as you are approaching it in the vulnerable position. All the Gatsos I know (Scottish Borders) are set to ACPO recommendations, eg 10% + 2 mph. That means they only fire at 68 in a 60 limit. IF you have a very accurate speedometer (such as a satelite GPS unit) you can prove this for yourself! In fact, you will be well past the camera by the time the second flash takes place. QED.