Absolutely. Speed cameras act as a deterrent to most motorists. Speed limits are there for a reason - to keep everyone safe while using the roads. Anyone exceeding the speed limit should expect to be punished for it !
They use radar.
Red light cameras are usually high speed video cameras that use ambient light.
yes
The Department for Transport guidelines suggest that speed/safety cameras should be yellow however (as of April 2007) this is no longer a legal requirement.
Speed cameras is a shortened version for Speed Trap Cameras which are fixed or mobile cameras used by the police or councils to take pictures of vehicles travelling above the speed limit and thereby prosecute them for speeding
There are speed cameras now in most places that are busy intersections. Speed cameras are expensive and are usually not found in small towns or small municipalities.
As of May 2013, there are 12 states that have passed legislation which ban the usage of speed cameras in traffic. Other states have laws that limit use, and some have no laws that mention such cameras.
Yes, high definition cameras capture details that regular cameras will miss. The speed, the resolution, and the brighter colors will greatly improve your images.
When considering a camera trade in for a new digital camera, old analog cameras should not be overlooked as a trade in option. There are many analog cameras that are actually just as valuable, if not more so, than certain digital cameras. In particular, SLR cameras, cameras that have matching lens attachments, and cameras that can accept wide format film or high speed film are all still in use professionally and could be very valuable.
they caclate your speed
No, there has to be a sign up.
Pros of speed cameras: Improve road safety by reducing speeding and related accidents. Can operate 24/7, serving as a deterrent to speeding at all times. Generate revenue for local authorities that can be reinvested in road safety initiatives. Cons of speed cameras: Can be seen as a source of revenue rather than a safety measure by drivers. Accuracy and reliability of speed cameras may be questioned. Privacy concerns over monitoring and surveillance on public roads.