tom_gr7 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Just a bit of an FYI or any regular A19 drivers. North of Middlesbrough I Spotted a white BMW Estate, can't recall the specific model. But it was definitely an plain clothed traffic officer in an unmarked car. He had a ton of gadgets on his dash and was cruising along about 60-65 heading North, then dropped into Peterlee and headed to the Police Station. I'm assuming it was a usual route for him, however, even though loads of cars passed going well over 70mph, and a lorry that nearly crashed into him, he didn't bother his !Removed! to intervene. I also assume that he was probably coming to the end of his shift and couldn't be bothered. Worth keeping your eye out if you use the road frequently. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Cheers for the heads up. I don't go up that way often least I know to look out for :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Cheers for the heads up. I don't go up that way often least I know to look out for :) All along the A19 you have to keep your eye out for both marked and unmarked traffic cops. Tend to see them at least 2-3 times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 got pinged years ago on the A19 always been wary since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 When I was up there the other month it was a marked car going down there pretty funny watching the idiots flying from behind to overtake and instant brake lights and pull into the 1st lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 At the moment I have a nice squeaky-clean licence with zero points. I have taken these feckers to the cleaners quite a few times over the last few years, they absolutely hate it. You have to be prepared to fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusNoGood Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 At the moment I have a nice squeaky-clean licence with zero points. I have taken these feckers to the cleaners quite a few times over the last few years, they absolutely hate it. You have to be prepared to fight! speed scamera.jpg Have you been caught and let off then? Can you give us some tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'll be back tomorrow and post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Have you been caught and let off then? Can you give us some tips? No!.....you don`t get "let off". and the best thing you can do is purchase a GPS speed scamera detector, preferably one that talks to you and shows your correct speed, your speedo`s are calibrated approximately 4 MPH above what you are actually doing., the radar detectors are pretty useless, by the time it beeps your already caught. Join pepipoo forums: http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=5 This is by far the most useful site for information on speeding/parking tickets. Don`t get fobbed of by thses crank websites that promise you "All you need to know about how to avoid tickets" for £20.00 its all rubbish info and little more than a scam. Its been a few years since I boned up on motoring law and some things may have changed so best thing would be pepipoo forums, its free to join. But i`ll give you a couple of tips. I`ll start at the beginning.......are we sitting comfortably? When the dreaded NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution) drops on your mat 1st you check the postage, it has to be sent 1st class minimum by law, anything less.....and the NIP is unenforceable.(this does happen occasionally) It also has to be sent to the vehicles owner within 14 days of the alleged offence. If any of the above apply don`t throw away the envelope! You also have 28 days to reply so always always always use that time. Ok so like I said i`m not up to speed with any changes in the law so from here I would suggest pepipoo forums. About 7 years ago I was on chemo for hepatitis c and couldn't work for a good few years and seeing as I had about 9 points on my license I decided to fight back (it kept me sane!) I avoided 3 or 4 tickets and also helped a good few mates do the same, its not always avoidable but if you know a little of the law surrounding this sometimes devious practice it can be very useful. Sometimes you have to be ballsy enough to go to court and fight your corner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 At the moment I have a nice squeaky-clean licence with zero points. I have taken these feckers to the cleaners quite a few times over the last few years, they absolutely hate it. You have to be prepared to fight! speed scamera.jpg Same here with the licence no point's and I'd like to keep it that way. I've had many an argument with lets just say stupid people that still think these save lives <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 More like heated discussion! ....but I know exactly what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveuk260.Esq Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Speed cameras dont save lives, all they cause is everyone to brake sharply before them and accelerate sharply after them thats all, which sometimes causes traffic jams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Oh don't get me started I've had an on going rant about speed cameras. They boil my ****. How their even still allowed is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Oh don't get me started I've had an on going rant about speed cameras. They boil my ****. How their even still allowed is beyond me. Tell you what pisses me of. Kids smashing up bus shelters and phone boxes when there are speed cameras to be trashed!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Get rid of all speed cameras and put them on red lights instead ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Tell you what pisses me of. Kids smashing up bus shelters and phone boxes when there are speed cameras to be trashed!! I'm going to have to stop all chaves and point that out good one that :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Fyi. Theres a police camera van on the coast road in blackhall colliery, which is north of hartlepool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_MNL Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 This topic is very interesting! Do you think there can be a topic with all "unmarked" spots we find, the colour and make of them and also try to put location on a map? Or am I asking too much?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 This topic is very interesting! Do you think there can be a topic with all "unmarked" spots we find, the colour and make of them and also try to put location on a map? Or am I asking too much?!? Nothing stopping you starting the thread matey - if there is enough of a take up we can sticky it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 This topic is very interesting! Do you think there can be a topic with all "unmarked" spots we find, the colour and make of them and also try to put location on a map? Or am I asking too much?!? haha yeah that would be great if you could mate ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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