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Speed cameras in Ireland - a guide

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    #872
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    mikeecho wrote: »
    Anything captured by a gosafe van is a ticket.. no matter how much over the limit.
    59km/50km zone = €80 +2 points
    159km/50km zone = €80 + 2 points

    3 points..;)


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    #873
    blackis200
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭blackis200


    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    I never knew that. I though the higher the speed the more the fine and points.

    That's how it is in Australia.
    And on bank holiday weekends, they double the points and the fines for infringements.


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    #874
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    There's an Android app TomTom speed camera that puts an overlay of your current speed and the current road limit.

    Fantastic tool for sticking to the limit on unknown roads. Was built into Windows phone, but took a long time to get something similar on Android.

    I have it running over my Google maps when using it as a GPS.


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    #875
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,682 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    beauf wrote: »
    There's an Android app TomTom speed camera that puts an overlay of your current speed and the current road limit.

    Fantastic tool for sticking to the limit on unknown roads. Was built into Windows phone, but took a long time to get something similar on Android.

    I have it running over my Google maps when using it as a GPS.

    I use HERE WeGo navigation app, which is available free for Android and iOS. I'm sure you remember it from Windows phone as it was owned by Nokia at the time.

    HERE shows you the map, the current speed limit and your current speed and in the settings, you can specify an audible chime speed warning to sound at or above above the speed limit with you picking the exact differential. I think it's superior to Google maps because it works from offline maps so your phone doesn't use or need a data connection in order to work.


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    #876
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    You can use Google Maps offline if you have the map downloaded for directions etc. Searches are still done online though.

    HERE WeGo was brilliant better than google maps for many years. But after a while I started having problems finding things on it that I can on Google maps. Ditto Waze.

    Here maps and Here Transit were brilliant apps on Windows phone.


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    #877
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,682 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    I have never had a problem finding anything on HERE, either in Ireland or other countries. With HERE, the maps are always on your phone. With Google maps you have to consciously download it every time and if you didn't do that and are stuck with no data connection in the wild of Connemara, you are out of luck. I'm stingy and don't pay for data usually. It's particularly useful when traveling in foreign countries.


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    #878
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    cnocbui wrote: »
    ....With Google maps you have to consciously download it every time ...

    Why would you have to do that? I have Ireland downloaded on mine. It gets updated every so often.


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    #879
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    cnocbui wrote: »
    I have never had a problem finding anything on HERE, either in Ireland or other countries. .....

    Just tried it again. Still can't find any of the pitches the kids are playing on at the weekend. Google maps found them all. Useless for me, which is a pity I really like the app.


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    #880
    Savage_Henry
    Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Savage_Henry


    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    I never knew that. I though the higher the speed the more the fine and points.

    No, its only 80 eur + points.
    But, if garda stops you speeding, then, if the speed is excessive you could also be arrested / sent to court

    https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1041788042586075136

    https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1038489047616970752


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    #881
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,394 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    beauf wrote: »
    There's an Android app TomTom speed camera that puts an overlay of your current speed and the current road limit.

    Fantastic tool for sticking to the limit on unknown roads. Was built into Windows phone, but took a long time to get something similar on Android.

    I have it running over my Google maps when using it as a GPS.

    I’ve my car set to give a loud ding at me when I go over 120km/h. Very very handy. Even on 100km/h roads when you’re a little heavy with the right foot it definitely reigns you in again. It’s very easy so over 120 in modern cars and not even realize.


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    #882
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,394 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    ^For the record the question I asked about doing 110 in a 60 wasn’t me! Friend in a Tesla.


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    #883
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    how about this ??



    prob got caught didnt i Limit is 60km/h


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    #884
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    JamesBond2010 wrote: »
    how about this ??



    prob got caught didnt i Limit is 60km/h

    I've read many posts that says detection goes at a 22 degree angle across the road from the van. That doesn't give them long range detection. You'd have to have some idea at what point you were back at 60 km/h then check on google maps drawing a line at 22 degrees from where the van is.


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    #885
    Silent Running
    Registered Users Posts: 2,818 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    JamesBond2010 wrote: »
    how about this ??



    prob got caught didnt i Limit is 60km/h
    Looks like he's out setting up. If so, you're safe.


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    #886
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    I blew past a speed van doing 75 on a road that was 60 roughly 4 weeks ago and have received nothing. Can a fine still come ?? I’d imagine with speed vans the fines etc are streamlined and sent pretty much on time every time.
    Last time I was done by a speed van I had the fine within 10 days. That was about 3 years ago.


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    #887
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,682 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    steo_magra wrote: »
    I blew past a speed van doing 75 on a road that was 60 roughly 4 weeks ago and have received nothing. Can a fine still come ?? I’d imagine with speed vans the fines etc are streamlined and sent pretty much on time every time.
    Last time I was done by a speed van I had the fine within 10 days. That was about 3 years ago.

    Did you say 'streamlined'? This is boards.ie, not .de


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    #888
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    cnocbui wrote: »
    Did you say 'streamlined'? This is boards.ie, not .de

    No I said banana, can you read ? Are you sure the internet is the correct place for you ?


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    #889
    alta stare
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    steo_magra wrote: »
    No I said banana, can you read ? Are you sure the internet is the correct place for you ?

    I think that comment went over your head.


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    #890
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    alta stare wrote: »
    I think that comment went over your head.

    I’m just looking for an intelligent answer to my question. I don’t even know why people bother commenting on stuff if they haven’t got anything useful to say. If it was in humour fair enough maybe it went over my head but even now why would you bother even replying ? Lol
    Must be a lot of people sitting on this forum bored off their tits.


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    #891
    alta stare
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    steo_magra wrote: »
    I’m just looking for an intelligent answer to my question. I don’t even know why people bother commenting on stuff if they haven’t got anything useful to say. If it was in humour fair enough maybe it went over my head but even now why would you bother even replying ? Lol
    Must be a lot of people sitting on this forum bored off their tits.

    Na just felt the need to reply to your ignorant response is all. It doesnt say much for your own intelligence if you have to come on boards and be a dick to a poster whos post you clearly misinterpreted.


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    #892
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    alta stare wrote: »
    Na just felt the need to reply to your ignorant response is all. It doesnt say much for your own intelligence if you have to come on boards and be a dick to a poster whos post you clearly misinterpreted.

    Ignorant ?
    Come on boards and be a dick ?
    I came on to ask a simple question ? I think you need your head checked kid. I feel sorry for you lol

    And to the other guy who commented about me saying streamlined. My apologies if I misinterpreted what you meant I thought you were just being a smart arse.


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    #893
    alta stare
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    steo_magra wrote: »
    Ignorant ?
    Come on boards and be a dick ?
    I came on to ask a simple question ? I think you need your head checked kid. I feel sorry for you lol

    And to the other guy who commented about me saying streamlined. My apologies if I misinterpreted what you meant I thought you were just being a smart arse.

    Na i dont kid im good thanks. You asked a simple question alright and got ratty when you presumed someone was being smart. I guess your a hoot at parties.


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    #894
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    alta stare wrote: »
    Na i dont kid im good thanks. You asked a simple question alright and got ratty when you presumed someone was being smart. I guess your a hoot at parties.

    Hahahahahahahaha at least I get invited to parties.


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    #895
    alta stare
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    steo_magra wrote: »
    Hahahahahahahaha at least I get invited to parties.

    Between this reply and your use of lol i doubt you are old enough to go to parties unless they are in a playground.


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    #896
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    alta stare wrote: »
    Between this reply and your use of lol i doubt you are old enough to go to parties unless they are in a playground.

    I see a quick and calculated response. I feel I’m getting on your nerves now. How the tables have turned kid.


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    #897
    alta stare
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    steo_magra wrote: »
    I see a quick and calculated response. I feel I’m getting on your nerves now. How the tables have turned kid.

    :D im refreshing the screen every 3 seconds so i can see if you have replied :p You are great craic so could you blame me. If you feel you are getting on my nerves then i would suggest you are the one who needs their head checked...kid :D


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    #898
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    alta stare wrote: »
    :D im refreshing the screen every 3 seconds so i can see if you have replied :p You are great craic so could you blame me. If you feel you are getting on my nerves then i would suggest you are the one who needs their head checked...kid :D

    <3 one love


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    #899
    alta stare
    Registered Users Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    steo_magra wrote: »
    <3 one love

    Damn it you were quicker than me. They do say kids are better with tech than us grown ups.


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    #900
    Bigmac1euro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Bigmac1euro


    alta stare wrote: »
    Damn it you were quicker than me. They do say kids are better with tech than us grown ups.

    Your replies are getting weaker and it’s draining.


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    #901
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    steo_magra
    alta stare
    banned from thread until next week sometime, maybe Thursday lunchtime


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