Glad we don't drive in the UK...Speed Camera's going digital

Dutch-based Gatsometer - the firm behind the devices - has developed a new digital image-capturing system. This can slot straight into the existing housing of the UK's 4,000 Gatso cam­eras - saving a fortune on replacing the complete units. Called the GS11, it will be signed off for use on our roads by the Home Office "any day now", a Gatsometer spokeswoman told us.
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Rupert - 5/26/2007 7:00:50 PM

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Dang

The trial version of this is actually 20 metres from my house. It's only a red-light jumping cam though, but people do it loads, it caused a ton of accidents. I would actually say 100% of accidents there are caused by jumping red lights. It's a really busy road as well, goes from central London all the way to Wales...via Heathrow airport.

Matthew1 - 5/26/2007 10:21:38 PM

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Learn to spell.

EnnNorak - 5/26/2007 9:32:51 PM

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I don't want to drive in any country where they drive on the wrong side of the road.

Matthew1 - 5/26/2007 10:22:07 PM

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Then don't.

tottibas - 5/27/2007 2:58:31 AM

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Good for you.

Rupert - 5/27/2007 9:12:18 AM

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Good - one fewer American who can't drive on our roads.

M53R - 5/28/2007 10:09:47 AM

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When I went to malaysia I faced this same problem of having a problem driving when the steering is on the right. I felt wierd, and I almost went a in the wrong direction! But then I got abit used to it and it felt normal. I stayed there for 18 days.

Alec - 5/26/2007 11:15:10 PM

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I wonder how long it will take before this crosses overseas.

M53R - 5/28/2007 10:07:38 AM

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I did some calculations and the results were scary! About 5,700,000 cameras in the UK! That is, if I am not mistaken!