Cape Town Average Speed Prosecution

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Has anyone actually received a fine from these so called average speed cameras? And how does it work? Does it just time you between bridges and use character recognition for your number plate? I am starting to think that the one on the M5 is broken.
 
The latest one is on the N2 from Sir Lowry's Pass to Houwhoek Pass. Not sure if it starts below the pass or at Steenbras since there is a set of cameras at both points. I would find it odd if they did the section from below the pass to Steenbras as the speed limit changes between: 80, 70, 60, 100. It's 100 km/h from Steenbras to Houwhoek. (so there are three sets of cameras)
 
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biometrics said:
The latest one is on the N2 from Sir Lowry's Pass to Houwhoek Pass. Not sure if it starts below the pass or at Steenbras since there is a set of cameras at both points. I would find it odd if they did the section from below the pass to Steenbras as the speed limit changes between: 80, 70, 60, 100. It's 100 km/h from Steenbras to Houwhoek. (so there are three sets of cameras)
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I noticed those when we went to cpt the other week. Of course varying speed limits means little when it comes to average speed calculation.
 
bwana said:
I noticed those when we went to cpt the other week. Of course varying speed limits means little when it comes to average speed calculation.
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Stopping at either the Houwhoek or Peregrine shops screws up their little scam as well. :twisted:
 
biometrics said:
The latest one is on the N2 from Sir Lowry's Pass to Houwhoek Pass. Not sure if it starts below the pass or at Steenbras since there is a set of cameras at both points. I would find it odd if they did the section from below the pass to Steenbras as the speed limit changes between: 80, 70, 60, 100. It's 100 km/h from Steenbras to Houwhoek. (so there are three sets of cameras)
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At the start of the section between Sir Lowry's Pass and Steenbras Dam there is a big sign that says:

"80"
"Average Speed Prosecution"

So I interpret that to mean fines will be issued for covering the timed distance at an average speed of over 80km/h, Even though the speed limit varies inside the timed section (60, 70, 80, 100)

Then there is another timed section from Steenbras Dam to Houwhoek. This is 100km/h, again with the same sign. And the speed limit varies within this section aswell.

These are seperately timed and fined sections although the middle timing point serves as both the begining and end of different timing sections.
 
bromster said:
Has anyone actually received a fine from these so called average speed cameras? And how does it work? Does it just time you between bridges and use character recognition for your number plate? I am starting to think that the one on the M5 is broken.
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I've driven through that stretch often at high speed, especially the straight after the Kenilworth bridge towards Wynberg bridge, traffic usually clears after that bridge and I will accelerate. To date I've yet to receive a fine along that stretch.

Incidentally a friend of mine did receive a fine in 2010 I think, for doing 106, which is rather ironic.
 
Back in December, I had no idea about these average speed cameras. Drove down Nelson Mandela Boulevard a few times at around 120-140km/h (as were quite a few other people) thinking that there was still the yellow speed camera just before the Searle Street turnoff.

Needless to say I was quite nervous when I fond out about the new average speed cameras. 4 months later and still no fine. Fingers crossed.
 
yeah the one on the n2 im not sure ...but going to work i nromally get the one at the main road bridge ...but i get off at searle street so never got the camera twice

but i generally drive below 80 when i drive pass both ...they are inbound and outbound from the main road bridge and the walking bridge after searle street (inbound direction)
 
ASOD cameras catch speeding motorists in the act

The City’s average speed over distance (ASOD) camera system on Nelson Mandela Boulevard continues to keep motorists in check. Launched in October 2014, the system has produced a total of 46 234 fines in its first year of operation.

The ASOD system registers the average speed at which a vehicle is traveling between two points and is similar to that on the M5 which was also installed by the City. A third system over Sir Lowry’s Pass is operated by the Western Cape Government, but fines are issued by the City.
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Rest of Article: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/ASODcamerascatchspeedingmotoristsact.aspx

Can anyone here the money rolling in?
 
Xzib1t said:
Rest of Article: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/ASODcamerascatchspeedingmotoristsact.aspx

Can anyone here the money rolling in?
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Yes, it is all about the money :rolleyes: If you miss the huge boards warning you about the system it really is your own fault, it's not like some cops are hiding in the bushes trying to catch you unaware

A comparison of the accident statistics year-on-year for the first six months of ASOD’s existence indicates a 40% reduction, but only from March 2015 – four months after the system went live
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Archer said:
Yes, it is all about the money :rolleyes: If you miss the huge boards warning you about the system it really is your own fault, it's not like some cops are hiding in the bushes trying to catch you unaware
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True it's not all about the money, but it surely does help right?
 
Archer said:
What alternate punishment do you propose?
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Well the points system would be a good start, I've heard so many stories where people go to friends of friends and they have the fine squashed, or plead with the magistrate to reduce the fine, all good and well for first time offenders, but the repeat offenders are the main issue, imho, and the total lack of law enforcement when it comes to the taxi industry.
 
I've heard mixed stories about the camera's. Some getting fined and others not. Personally I'm not going to risk it.
 
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