photoblockers for traffic camera

[Sutty]

Mythbusters (obviously the pinnacle of scientific testing and research) did an episode about plate blockers. There conclusion was the only way to beat the ticket was to be travelling at +200mph.
I'm not claiming that Mythbusters are correct but I wouldn't rely on any form of plate blocker to save your licence.

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/my...d-cameras.html

[czar07]

Originally Posted by Sutty

Mythbusters (obviously the pinnacle of scientific testing and research) did an episode about plate blockers. There conclusion was the only way to beat the ticket was to be travelling at +200mph.
I'm not claiming that Mythbusters are correct but I wouldn't rely on any form of plate blocker to save your licence.

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/my...d-cameras.html

lol pretty sure some guy in texas got done for doing 240mph in a CCX or veyron or something

[Sutty]

Originally Posted by czar07

lol pretty sure some guy in texas got done for doing 240mph in a CCX or veyron or something

If I remember correctly the 200 mph+ was in regards to beating UK traffic cameras as they have to take two individual pictures to prove the speeding offence, by going 200 mph+ the car was out of range when the camera tried to take the second picture. I guess the US only requires one picture to be taken.

[Turbowned]

I guess the *one* good thing about Massachusetts is that we don't have traffic cameras. The one good thing. Everything else about being a motorist sucks.

[Justin.b]

Originally Posted by Sutty

If I remember correctly the 200 mph+ was in regards to beating UK traffic cameras as they have to take two individual pictures to prove the speeding offence, by going 200 mph+ the car was out of range when the camera tried to take the second picture. I guess the US only requires one picture to be taken.

They have two types of cameras in the UK. The ones you're describing are the average speed cameras. They use two cameras, one as you enter the monitored zone, and one where the zone ends. Those are installed in areas that some authority decided were dangerous and chose to make them 'safer' by ensuring that EVERY driver on that 1 mile stretch of road is focused only on their speedometer.

I don't think they used that type of camera on Mythbusters. I'm pretty sure they had a single camera setup, but it's been a while since I've seen that episode.

-Justin

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by phoenix2150

I know that little Timmy o'Tool feels much safer now when he's ball goes flying out into the middle of the road and proceeds to fetch it, with the knowledge that my head will be bearded in my speedometer and that I am doing the speed limit when I hit him. I think one of us should be watching the road, know?

Que?

[phoenix2150]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Que?

What your mean 'que'?

Simple version, it's better to be watching the road then doing the speed limit (speed within reason though).

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by phoenix2150

What your mean 'que'?

Simple version, it's better to be watching the road then doing the speed limit (speed within reason though).

I agree 100%

I was implying to use the speed cameras for target practice while in a stationary position.

[phoenix2150]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

I agree 100%

I was implying to use the speed cameras for target practice while in a stationary position.

If I was so inclined I personally would love to give every speed camera a nice thermite bath! Muhahaha