Motorhomes and speed cameras

landyrubbertramp said:
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not sure if you have seen this latest update pic mark
progress is going ok with it still trying to find the last leak before i cover the roof sides with galv steel and then when the warmer weathe arives hand paint the whole thing, not sure of colour yet, re the inside i keep adapting things esp now it need to sleep not just myself but my gf and her 6 year old that pic was taken at 6 marches near moggs head nr mablethorpe last week end
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Looking ready for some fun trips.
 
With mine I'd be happy to be able to break the speed limit. :)

The vans I drive for work all have stickers in them showing the limits on various roads, generally its 10mph below the limit for cars.
 
I got a ticket once for travelling at 48mph in a 7.5 tonne truck on a single road, when I contacted them they said the vehicle was on DVLA lists as an HGV, so presumably they check reg. numbers on the DVLA computer before issuing a ticket. I seem to remember I didn't get an apology, and if I hadn't been on the ball I would have gained 3 points.
 
Are new MH's over 3.5T required to have a limiter fitted, or are they exempt?
 
Its all getting to complicated for me, think I will change my camper for a horse and cart. :camper:
 
no need for limiter on private vehicles, mines a 7.5 tonner taxation class PHGV, body type motorcaravan, as it was previously a prison wagon it does have a limiter etc but I was told by VOSA and DVLA I could do away with it if I wanted as not needed, you could be right about 2008 but think that only applies to commercial vehicles etc, pretty sure you could order without limiter if vehicle was destined to become a motorcaravan ,
 
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I have an app on my phone,it goes direct to GOD FOR HELP, if my 1987 Merc 508 ever reaches 65mph
 
Misleading description

That description of how a Gatso works is a bit suspect.
The cameras use basic radar to measure the speed of an approaching vehicle. If the speed is above a pre-set limit, usually a little higher than the limit for that road, then the camera is activated.
The camera takes two pictures at a measured time interval. The road markings allow police to calculate the vehicles actual speed, and then prosecute if the speed is sufficiently high, allowing some tolerance.
The camera has no way of measuring length, or any other vehicle data. The police can get the vehicle's details from DVLA records and apply any specific speed restriction.
But watch out for satellites...
 
Thank you all for your contributions to this thread. I don't think I've got a definitive answer but didn't really expect to. Obviously I don't plan on racing around but unless I find a definitive answer I'll do my best to stick to the weight restriction speed limits on faster roads but keep in mind that I'd probably be ok if occasionally I forget that I'm in a heavier vehicle. A motor home without a licence isn't much good!

cheers
Ian
 
Oak said:
Thank you all for your contributions to this thread. I don't think I've got a definitive answer but didn't really expect to. Obviously I don't plan on racing around but unless I find a definitive answer I'll do my best to stick to the weight restriction speed limits on faster roads but keep in mind that I'd probably be ok if occasionally I forget that I'm in a heavier vehicle. A motor home without a licence isn't much good!

cheers
Ian
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Ian, as you say stay within the speed limits, after all it is our responsibility as drivers to know the limits !!
 
landyrubbertramp said:
View attachment 20493

not sure if you have seen this latest update pic mark
progress is going ok with it still trying to find the last leak before i cover the roof sides with galv steel and then when the warmer weathe arives hand paint the whole thing, not sure of colour yet, re the inside i keep adapting things esp now it need to sleep not just myself but my gf and her 6 year old that pic was taken at 6 marches near moggs head nr mablethorpe last week end
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just a we pointer,you must use mordant wash on galvo before painting,its like a light blue ink which turnes the galvo dark blue if done right,some times i give galvo a wash with thinners before i do this,helps.
 
Thanks to Hexstal for the info re: HADEC 3. Similar to some French cameras then ?.
 
trevskoda said:
just a we pointer,you must use mordant wash on galvo before painting,its like a light blue ink which turnes the galvo dark blue if done right,some times i give galvo a wash with thinners before i do this,helps.
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thanks for the heads up
 
antiquesam said:
I got a ticket once for travelling at 48mph in a 7.5 tonne truck on a single road, when I contacted them they said the vehicle was on DVLA lists as an HGV, so presumably they check reg. numbers on the DVLA computer before issuing a ticket. I seem to remember I didn't get an apology, and if I hadn't been on the ball I would have gained 3 points.
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The average speed cameras use your reg no to identify the vehicle at each check point, so it is a simple matter for them to check vehicle type from the DVLA database and hence apply the relevant speed limit. All done in software with virtually no extra cost for the inquiry & an almost instant response. Tickets are auto printed & posted too. It's money for old rope if you don't slow down for cameras.
 
Some speed camera are linked to the DVLA database and can issue fines if vehicle is travelling faster than is should but still within that roads speed limit. they are limited in numbers. this is for heavy goods vehicles only (anything tachographed). its not intelligent enough to work out if your towing and a train weight is to high, it cant tell if your overweight, really its based on the V5 info.
 
Regarding Weight.

As a result of FOI requests to ALL UK parking providers, the majority of car parks have a 2 ton weight limit on them according to the TROs. This is irrespective of the surface material. Some are as low as 1.5 ton and a small percentage are 3050kg.

The only unrestricted ones are Lorry and Coach parking and some authorities ban motorhomes from these areas.

Some authorities will ticket motorhomes as overweight vehicles, but not ticket other types of vehicle on these car parks. So it is not just speed you have to watch out for, but also the small print.
 
I was done 5 years ago on a dual carriageway in Wiltshire in my AutoTrail which weighed in at 4500Kg. I was doing 65 on a national speed limit road. When they sent me the letter and picture,I appealed and the reply was that I had exceeded the speed limit for my weight of vehicle. I further appealed that it was a private leisure vehicle NOT a commercial HGV,it was dismissed on the basis that the issue was the vehicle weight.
 
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