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OK, OK, I can't quote my source for the 3 times more likely to get done for speeding thing, I heard it about a year back and it stuck with me.
The ONLY point I was trying to make was that generally speaking, people who have the detectors are seriel speeders. Generally these people will continually exceed the speed limit and rely on being told to slow down at the so called 'accident blackspts' aka fixed camera positions.
The habit of spending most of their time driving too fast means that many will eventually get caught out.
I am not saying people shouldn't get the detectors, just that paying attention and driving sensibly is cheaper and safer for those who speed.
With regards to the actual cameras themselves, I have noticed a few go up recently that are VERY sneaky. Normal Gatso cameras look at the rear of vehicles, and when they detect you speeding, they take a picture as you pass them. The white lines on the road are a backup or 'proof' of your speed, as two photos are taken at a set time interval.
I have seen more and more forward facing cameras being installed with white lines painted behind them!. This is obviosly an attempt to fool motorists into approaching the camera speeding, then slowing down to pass the white lines the other side of the camera. If you don't know what to look out for it is easy to get caught!
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