RE: Re: Speed trap detection

["Dean Barrett" <dean@xxxxxxxxx>]

I reckon that new Jag could be coming along much sooner - Cruise Control as
standard !!

Got to be worth spending that 15k right now :)







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-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Howe [mailto:graham@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 24 June 2004 13:27
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Speed trap detection


> I can see that a reminder would be useful. How long before the
reminder
> becomes too familiar and gets ignored though?
>

True, which is why the more intrusive option is probably better.

> I feel your pain, but would recommend finding a way to solve the
root
> cause. My current route to work involves several small lanes where
you
> have to slow to 10mph in the winding bits. It takes 40 minutes
instead
> of potentialy 25, but I miss all the worst traffic jams and have a
much
> less stressful journey (and there's no cameras ;-)
>

I have considered alternative routes, the only one that would be
acceptable is going out to the M40 and then travelling down that. It
would of course add 40 miles each day, which is an interesting side
effect from an environmental point of view. Speed cameras forcing us
to drive further or forcing us on to 'rat runs' :-( I think the cost
of the additional miles would probably outweigh the cost of a gps
based detector.

> Any chance you'd be able to fit an aftermarket cruise control? I
use
> mine to good effect for 30/40mph limits quite often...
>

Well it's a possibility, though I guess I still have to remember to
turn it on as I come into the 30 zone! If I do get a new car then it
will have cruise control I guess so probably no point in fitting an
after market one at this stage.