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Post by YY13VKP on Jan 8, 2019 23:54:39 GMT
I can’t believe what’s just happened! I’m on the N551 at the moment and my bus driver just got flashed by a speed camera!! never had that happen to me before. Are there stiff implications in place for either the company or the driver for that happening? He was absolutely caning it as well like most night routes do. Didn't think there would be an N551 running just before midnight....usually most night routes start just after?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 23:55:33 GMT
I can’t believe what’s just happened! I’m on the N551 at the moment and my bus driver just got flashed by a speed camera!! never had that happen to me before. Are there stiff implications in place for either the company or the driver for that happening? He was absolutely caning it as well like most night routes do. No dispensation. I presume it was on the Isle of Dogs in the 20 mph limit ?
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Post by capitalomnibus on Jan 8, 2019 23:58:59 GMT
I can’t believe what’s just happened! I’m on the N551 at the moment and my bus driver just got flashed by a speed camera!! never had that happen to me before. Are there stiff implications in place for either the company or the driver for that happening? He was absolutely caning it as well like most night routes do. If the fine goes through and processed, it would be sent to the bus company, requiring the drivers details to submit to police/dvla. THey driver would then get the notice of intended prosecution, with fine, speed/awareness course or 3 points on licence. The driver would be made to kneel down in front of everyone in the canteen and get flogged with an old alternator drive belt. Just kidding about the last sentence.
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Post by rj131 on Jan 9, 2019 0:02:09 GMT
I can’t believe what’s just happened! I’m on the N551 at the moment and my bus driver just got flashed by a speed camera!! never had that happen to me before. Are there stiff implications in place for either the company or the driver for that happening? He was absolutely caning it as well like most night routes do. Didn't think there would be an N551 running just before midnight....usually most night routes start just after? Well I wanted to ride my first night bus route, so picked the one that starts earliest left Gallions Reach Station at 23:20
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Post by rj131 on Jan 9, 2019 0:03:11 GMT
I can’t believe what’s just happened! I’m on the N551 at the moment and my bus driver just got flashed by a speed camera!! never had that happen to me before. Are there stiff implications in place for either the company or the driver for that happening? He was absolutely caning it as well like most night routes do. No dispensation. I presume it was on the Isle of Dogs in the 20 mph limit ? Nope it was a 30mph speed camera somewhere in Beckton. Anyway it’s the N550 that goes to the Isle of Dogs, the N551 doesn’t
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Post by rj131 on Jan 9, 2019 0:05:02 GMT
I can’t believe what’s just happened! I’m on the N551 at the moment and my bus driver just got flashed by a speed camera!! never had that happen to me before. Are there stiff implications in place for either the company or the driver for that happening? He was absolutely caning it as well like most night routes do. If the fine goes through and processed, it would be sent to the bus company, requiring the drivers details to submit to police/dvla. THey driver would then get the notice of intended prosecution, with fine, speed/awareness course or 3 points on licence. The driver would be made to kneel down in front of everyone in the canteen and get flogged with an old alternator drive belt. Just kidding about the last sentence.
Is it a sackable offence in the case of a bus driver?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 10:05:37 GMT
No dispensation. I presume it was on the Isle of Dogs in the 20 mph limit ? Nope it was a 30mph speed camera somewhere in Beckton. Anyway it’s the N550 that goes to the Isle of Dogs, the N551 doesn’t As far as I am aware there are no cameras on the N551 route between Beckton and Canning Town but could be wrong. Could the bus have been flashed by a car?
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Post by rj131 on Jan 9, 2019 11:40:49 GMT
Nope it was a 30mph speed camera somewhere in Beckton. Anyway it’s the N550 that goes to the Isle of Dogs, the N551 doesn’t As far as I am aware there are no cameras on the N551 route between Beckton and Canning Town but could be wrong. Could the bus have been flashed by a car? There definitely is, never been so sure of anything in my life it was a 30mph speed camera that gets you both ways. So it flashed as we were coming towards it, saw this blinding flash, and then when looking back to see what it was I saw the speed camera lit up by the reflection of an oncoming car and a sign that warned of the camera. So absolutely definitely a speed camera I’m 1000% sure of it
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 11:57:07 GMT
As far as I am aware there are no cameras on the N551 route between Beckton and Canning Town but could be wrong. Could the bus have been flashed by a car? There definitely is, never been so sure of anything in my life it was a 30mph speed camera that gets you both ways. So it flashed as we were coming towards it, saw this blinding flash, and then when looking back to see what it was I saw the speed camera lit up by the reflection of an oncoming car and a sign that warned of the camera. So absolutely definitely a speed camera I’m 1000% sure of it Odd still scratching my head thinking where this can be.... Edit there is one in Prince Regent Lane I forgot about but would be concerned if the driver got a bus over 35 in this section even at night!
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Jan 9, 2019 12:32:25 GMT
There definitely is, never been so sure of anything in my life it was a 30mph speed camera that gets you both ways. So it flashed as we were coming towards it, saw this blinding flash, and then when looking back to see what it was I saw the speed camera lit up by the reflection of an oncoming car and a sign that warned of the camera. So absolutely definitely a speed camera I’m 1000% sure of it Odd still scratching my head thinking where this can be.... Edit there is one in Prince Regent Lane I forgot about but would be concerned if the driver got a bus over 35 in this section even at night! Are there any cameras along East India Dock Road? I go down there frequently but can't think for the life of me if there's a speed camera there, would seem like a place to speed down as well considering how wide the road is.
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Post by rj131 on Jan 9, 2019 12:42:38 GMT
Odd still scratching my head thinking where this can be.... Edit there is one in Prince Regent Lane I forgot about but would be concerned if the driver got a bus over 35 in this section even at night! Are there any cameras along East India Dock Road? I go down there frequently but can't think for the life of me if there's a speed camera there, would seem like a place to speed down as well considering how wide the road is. When I have the chance I’ll sit down tonight and properly look at the speed camera locations in Beckton and will tell you which one it was it couldn’t have been anymore than about 5/6 stops after Beckton Bus Station (towards TSq) but will confirm it later
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Post by joefrombow on Jan 9, 2019 18:47:49 GMT
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Post by sid on Jan 9, 2019 19:53:27 GMT
Nice story, I know some people aren't entirety comfortable about ex prisoners becoming bus drivers. I remember a nice friendly driver on the 26 a few months ago, may well have been this gentleman!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 20:43:33 GMT
Are there any cameras along East India Dock Road? I go down there frequently but can't think for the life of me if there's a speed camera there, would seem like a place to speed down as well considering how wide the road is. When I have the chance I’ll sit down tonight and properly look at the speed camera locations in Beckton and will tell you which one it was it couldn’t have been anymore than about 5/6 stops after Beckton Bus Station (towards TSq) but will confirm it later As mentioned earlier this is the only camera in the area close to Beckton (sorry I did forget earlier until it occurred to me, I use this road almost daily as well! ) .
This is not a forward facing camera its only in one direction towards the A13 so can only catch a bus travelling in the Beckton direction.
I really don't want to come across like I am doubting you but what I think happened was a car in the other direction triggered the flash and being dark caused a large flash that bounced off the bus. I know the area well and even at 11.30pm most of the shops on this road would still be open and its always busy so can't see a bus getting over 30 on this stretch. Was thinking about drivers of the N550/1 I assume lots transferred from Tower Transit so know the route inside out.
I will gladly eat humble pie if I have got all this wrong
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Post by rj131 on Jan 9, 2019 21:11:46 GMT
When I have the chance I’ll sit down tonight and properly look at the speed camera locations in Beckton and will tell you which one it was it couldn’t have been anymore than about 5/6 stops after Beckton Bus Station (towards TSq) but will confirm it later As mentioned earlier this is the only camera in the area close to Beckton (sorry I did forget earlier until it occurred to me, I use this road almost daily as well! ) .
This is not a forward facing camera its only in one direction towards the A13 so can only catch a bus travelling in the Beckton direction.
I really don't want to come across like I am doubting you but what I think happened was a car in the other direction triggered the flash and being dark caused a large flash that bounced off the bus. I know the area well and even at 11.30pm most of the shops on this road would still be open and its always busy so can't see a bus getting over 30 on this stretch. Was thinking about drivers of the N550/1 I assume lots transferred from Tower Transit so know the route inside out.
I will gladly eat humble pie if I have got all this wrong
Dont worry, it’s fair enough if you think that I can see why you might question it and I’m not taking it personally however it’s definitely not that one as it was waaaay before Custom House, this camera is after. In a little while I’ll be able to look properly so I’ll get back to you soon
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