It will be a long time if ever that either of us will want to visit Germany again. Depends. If you say you're calling only to ask a general question and don't give your own membership number or name, they might give you an answer that would put your mind at ease but it wouldn't connect back to your account. The big concern was that it would be on her currently completely clean American driving record, so I'm glad and relieved that it won't. And the instructions on the ticket, of course, will be in German. Don't know what the Germans are doing. Identify that speed camera here And legally they can only over read by up to 10%. However, this also means that the speed camera may not be visible until the last second (as pictured right - Gatso sited behind road traffic sign). Be aware (be very aware) that cameras do not switch off at quiet times just because any temporary limits have been suspended. And not knowing exactly what the rules are when it comes to speed cameras can make the situation even more worrying. Because your sister received a ticket for speeding? There is so much to see and do! Anyone else think Berkshire Police are a bit camera happy? And before I get flamed the road in question was about 30m between a roundabout where I pulled out from a side road and a 40 limit, and it wasn't untill I passed the camera that it occured to me that the sign reads 30 in the other direction . The speedlimit postings aren't the best. NUMBER-plate recognition cameras rake in millions from a range of offences motorists are committing on the roads in Britain. Gatso speed cameras are always rear facing. The topic ‘Do speed cameras always "flash"’ is closed to new replies. That's because forward-facing Truvelo cameras have a … If you have a different experience, pl… It's only a traffic ticket; it was not an accident where life or property was at risk. "California doesn't even know I had a smack-up in South Carolina." The reason for this is that the speed cameras 'flash' will not blind oncoming motorists. Of the 33 that responded 25 shared information on when their speed cameras activate if a driver is going above the speed limit. I've found that most cars are about 10% under at the speedo, based on GPS. And the driver was speeding. The fines and number of points increase with the speed… These cameras are easy to spot due to their bulky weatherproof enclosures and external flashes (often mounted on a … Wikipedia has an interesting entry on German speed limits and their history. So on a 30 mph road, a camera wouldn’t normally activate unless a car drove past at 35 mph or above. Assuming it was rear-facing camera with white flash you're fine. … I mean, would getting caught in a speed trap at home cause one to want to pick up house and home and move? California doesn't even know I had a smack-up in South Carolina. Most police forces have a tolerance of 10% plus 2 mph above the limit before a speed camera ‘flashes’. Did you know that the Nazi-era Road Traffic Act of 28 May 1934 imposed the first nation-wide speed limit: 60 km/h maximum in urban areas, but no limit on rural highways or autobahns?They then lowered them in 1939 to save fuel (40 km/h urban, 80 km/h rural). 2. Didn't save me from seeing the big red flash last Sunday, though. With it being a rental I can't guestimate how long it will be. Gowaan Gal Martha Gill’s Marin Bikes, New Pivot Trail 429 – Now with added flip chip, This topic has 11 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated. Impressed if your speedo is that accurate tho. Fixed speed cameras are the easiest to spot, since they are almost always mounted on elevated poles on the side of the road. 15Euro fine from a mobil camera car. If driving on the other side facing the camera can they still take photos also are the white grid lines required as the road has been resurfaced and lines not replaced this is the first camera as you come in from Southborough A26 can you please advise, many thanks. This is her first time driving in Europe. When you live in America and shop for car insurance that is one of the first things they tend to ask. By the way the car was rented in Holland. A kid on a scooter was going faster in the residential area than me..seriously. I read the other posts, but can't remember if any one mentioned - in addition to warning you it may take 3-9 months to even receive a ticket - the charges may come in dribbles: first, the credit card company charges you $25 (or whatever) for a 'research fee', then a month later the actual ticket may arrive, then some other little charge ('processing fee') will appear on your card... Look at it this way - a European vacation is full of little incidentals (buying guidebooks, paying too much for a plate of so-so pasta, buying a reservation on top of your train pass/ticket, buying a bus/metro pass then not getting your money's worth from it). These cameras don’t flash, so you might not notice if you’ve been caught. She'd just like to pay it and be done but since we were near no cities that we saw, we'd have no idea who to call. Ps - I may be an exception, but I believe in doing the right thing because it's the right thing and not because a camera is watching you - which I think is just a tiny bit "1984ish" anyway. There has not been much reported here about traffic tickets from Germany. This is an important point, because Gatso speed cameras DO NOT require road markings for the speeding ticket to be enforceable. Most speed cameras flash when they capture an image, but you might not see the flash of a Truvelo forward-facing camera. Question: Do the new type of Gatso digital speed cameras (as pictured right) only take pictures from the rear? they don't count against you. On November 4 th, 2017, both the BBC and the Guardian detailed how The Press Association (PA) sent freedom of information requests to all 45 territorial police forces and their speed camera partners, asking how many of their speed cameras were active. I have never had my insurance canceled or raised. With speed camera locations dotted all over the UK, it’s tricky to keep track. Avoiding and Detecting Red Light Cameras and Speed Cameras. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. How you are billed depends on the rental company's policies. I'm not 100% certain but I'd wager that there'll be no impact on her US record. I told her someone on the forum likely knows the answer. I got a ticket last year going 13km in a 10km zone. Just because there aren’t any notifications displayed on smart gantries, doesn’t mean you should fly through them at 80mph. It will be a long time if ever that either of us will want to visit Germany again. " In D.C., speed is a factor in over half (59 percent) of fatal crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Speed cameras are effective at reducin… It is a legal requirement to have a secondary measurement for speed. If ignored, it appears that the Italians are using US based collection agencies to go after the fines. Full Member. We’ve got your go-to guide on what they do and how they all work. This (assumed) ticket is just another 'incidental'. It has no bearing on your US driving record, although you are correct in that it should be paid and not forgotten about or dismissed. Didn't see a flash, and know they usualy dont go off untill 36 (30mph+10%+3mph) have I got away with it? But don’t stress. If you're an Auto Club member, why not try calling the 'Member Services' line to ask if they know? It's a bit of an exaggerated comparison, admittedly, but the logic is similar. take to arrive in the States or is it sent to the rental car company? Indicated 30 could really be 32 or 33mph rather than the other way round. Then, in December 1952 the West German legislature voted … Those speed cameras are just a fact of life in Germany... and in Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, etc. It's such a shame when people have one unfortunate experience during a trip and that's the strong memory they bring home with them and it causes them to not want to return. What you probably read about is the implied traffic law when you see a sign like this. I understand some US states have an absolute limit where 1 mph over would be enough for a ticket on a bad day. Also, will it appear on her US driving record, which is pristine? Low Tech (passive option) The majority of red light & speed cameras utilize a strong flash to photograph the license plate on your Porsche. (Accuracy) Entries Must Be Complete With Link to News Article or Google Maps. One little speeding ticket and now Germany is "Verboten"? Best drive with your keys on the shock turret, locked under the bonnet to prove you had no intention of speeding . They know now, Russ... they know now ;-) Mari, your sister will stay pristine, or as my French-speaking Swiss friends would say, your sister will remain a 'virgin'. In a built up area it's at least €80. The biggest discussion is about the Italians. I know of the locations of all the cameras on my normal driving routes, so I try to be careful... but rarely, I still get hit when diriving in a new area. Due to some strange disconnect or possibly just people not wanting to make the effort, your traffic fines in Germany don’t make it to your insurance. 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