Fingers Crossed

[R Giskard Reventlov]

Is there a realistic chance of the case succeeding? (or the others piled behind: surely, if the first fails, there is less and less chance of each of the next getting any further than a quick hearing?) The thinking behind the challenge is excellent but governments hate to lose or be seen to lose.

me, me, me

[Dalek Dave]

Hard to call this one, but the law is on their side, so I wish them well.

------------------------------------ "Your manuscript is both good and original. But the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good." Dr Samuel Johnson

[Andy_L_J]

Dream on, if the 'Gumbyment' is set to lose they will just change the rules...

I don't speak Illidiot - please talk slowly and clearly

[Lost User]

Dalek Dave wrote:

The End of the Speed camera could be nigh!

Thats a shame. I quite liked speed cameras. I always considered them an 'inobservancy tax'. The more the govt can raise on stupid people who dont keep their eyes open the better for me!

Morality is indistinguishable from social proscription

[Baconbutty]

Agreed. When driving I take notice of those circular signs with numbers in the middle. Apparently they are used as an indication of how fast you are allowed to drive. My car has a pointy stick thing that moves round a sequence of numbers that indicates the current speed of the vehicle. I cross reference the circular sign and the pointy stick position and adjust the vehicle speed accordingly. Works wonders.

My new favourite phrase - "misdirected leisure activity"

[Dalek Dave]

Strange, I dislike being in a surveillance society. I do not need cameras to enforce the driving speed, as they encourage people to drive to the rules, not drive safely. Cameras can not tell if you are drunk or driving dangerously, only a policeman can do that. Less cameras more cops!

------------------------------------ "Your manuscript is both good and original. But the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good." Dr Samuel Johnson

[hairy_hats]

I think they should be camouflaged and hidden in bushes to catch the unwary.

[hairy_hats]

Dalek Dave wrote:

I do not need cameras to enforce the driving speed

Sadly not everyone is like you.

Dalek Dave wrote:

Less cameras more cops!

Surely "fewer cameras" Dave? :-D

[Brady Kelly]

The cops? They should just be camouflaged and hidden in bushes, period, so nobody can find them. :-)

[Dalek Dave]

I bow to you Sir. You are correct. Fewer Cameras!

------------------------------------ "Your manuscript is both good and original. But the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good." Dr Samuel Johnson

[Oakman]

Brady Kelly wrote:

The cops? They should just be camouflaged and hidden in bushes, period, so nobody can find them

And armed with AK47's so there won't be any repeat offenders.

Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.

[Dan Neely]

Dalek Dave wrote:

Woo Hoo, they will also, by law have to remove every single camera, and they can only be returned if they are decided upon by parliament. That is EACH ONE will have to be approved!

Even if the 1st part happens the only thing that will change is that parliament will pass monthly legislation authorizing every requested new camera that was provided to them by the deadline and fines will be increased to give parliament a share of the money. :doh:

Today's lesson is brought to you by the word "niggardly". Remember kids, don't attribute to racism what can be explained by Scandinavian language roots. -- Robert Royall