tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post9028153444414259182..comments2024-02-24T18:05:37.846+00:00Comments on Bristol Traffic: Speed signsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-4213954849248032822009-02-11T17:20:00.000+00:002009-02-11T17:20:00.000+00:00You're right about the Redland Road one - I've cal...You're right about the Redland Road one - I've called that in now too. Begs the question of whether there is a maintenance issue here.Neil Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408448778726218487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-248508524846714682009-02-11T10:13:00.000+00:002009-02-11T10:13:00.000+00:00The one in Redland Road has never worked! AFAICT.The one in Redland Road has never worked! AFAICT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-41606559362606059652009-02-11T09:12:00.000+00:002009-02-11T09:12:00.000+00:00Actually, I happened to be standing next to the si...Actually, I happened to be standing next to the sign for about 15 mins and in that time a couple of cars sped past at obviously over 30mph.<BR/><BR/>As I understand it, the technology of speed-activated devices is much less reliable at lower speeds. This is why 20mph limits can't be enforced by cameras. And presumably why some people under 30mph set off the one on Cotham Road.<BR/><BR/>There is good evidence that this type of sign does lower average speeds, though clearly not everyone takes notice. I am looking at whether one is possible on Hampton Road, following concerns about speeding from residents.Neil Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408448778726218487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-90960147777567874862009-02-10T21:49:00.000+00:002009-02-10T21:49:00.000+00:00These ones are fairly well calibrated. The ones in...These ones are fairly well calibrated. The ones in lockleaze, they are set to something like 20mph and everyone ignores them.<BR/><BR/>Good idea, checking with GPS. Will have to try that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-34970965400807849132009-02-10T17:47:00.000+00:002009-02-10T17:47:00.000+00:00As Gareth said, these signs are hopelessly inaccur...As Gareth said, these signs are hopelessly inaccurate. I have calibrated my speedometer using a good GPSr and can always trigger the ones on Cribbs Causeway, Southmad Road and Passage Road at or below the set speeds.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12934010233471280204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-69010302322145013622009-02-10T16:45:00.000+00:002009-02-10T16:45:00.000+00:00these signs will illuminate even if you are travel...these signs will illuminate even if you are traveling under 30mph.garethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924813004289327184noreply@blogger.com