Ghost Plates / Camera shy plates

[Bob Clarkson]

There are various sprays you can get that create a glare when the flash goes off, making the plate unreadable. But as far as I’m aware you can get done more for using it than the fine of the offense.

My satnav picks up all the mobile and fixed cameras and gives me a fair warning. I have it on pretty much all the time, there’s also things like Roadangels that do the same thing.

It doesn’t matter so much now, as I seldom drive very fast, and my car is restricted to 155mph anyway.

😎

[Matty Goodwin]

😀 😀 😀

[Peter Normington]

none of the so called ghost plates work, if you can see it you can photo it.
only real answer is to drive within the law, or use false, or someone elses plates 😀
flash no longer goes off, as most cameras take from the front of the vehicle to get a shot of the driver, infrared and low light technology is used

Bob be aware, camera detecters are good but not foolproof.

Peter

[Bob Clarkson]

It’s only GATSO cameras where films and sprays can work, I agree the roadside stuff and the stuff in the unmarked cars will get anyone caught sooner or later.

I also keep the satnav running so it’ll beep if I’m over 10% faster than the road I’m driving on allows. We have lots of 30mph villages down this way, and it’s all too easy to still be doing nearer 40mph when approaching them. I don’t trush it 100%, but I don’t drive especially fast either, it just helps reduce the chance of that 35 in a 30 limit ticket.

[Peter Normington]

quote Bob Clarkson:

It’s only GATSO cameras where films and sprays can work, I agree the roadside stuff and the stuff in the unmarked cars will get anyone caught sooner or later.

I also keep the satnav running so it’ll beep if I’m over 10% faster than the road I’m driving on allows. We have lots of 30mph villages down this way, and it’s all too easy to still be doing nearer 40mph when approaching them. I don’t trush it 100%, but I don’t drive especially fast either, it just helps reduce the chance of that 35 in a 30 limit ticket.

Nah they never did work.
just a con when cameras came out, people still by magic sprays, but not one of them will guarantee to fool a camera by paying a fine if you get one!
Peter

[Garry Dundon]

Its all new to us over here, it has only been put in place in the last few weeks. The sat nav thing is a winner but we will have to wait for garmin to catch up with the irish mapping and safety camera warning areas which could take alot longer than the new life expectancy on the licence…. I am skeptical about the sprays also but may be worth a try.

Think i will move to Germany, they have it so right over there…. Our motorway system has only started opening sections over the last few years in the southern counties.

[Martin Pearson]

I use a roadangel the same way Bob uses his satnav, I know as Peter says they are not going to be 100% but they are pretty good, it updates itself as I drive and I get warning’s of fixed and mobile camera’s as well as warnings of accident’s along the route I have planned to take.
But like Bob I don’t tend to drive that fast now days anyway so my chances of being stopped are further reduced by that. As I wouldn’t be able to get about by public transport the incentive to keep my licence is quite high.

[Peter Normington]

quote :

Think i will move to Germany, they have it so right over there….

I wouldn’t be certain about that, more than half of the autobahn now have restrictions, and they were one of the first countries to introduce cameras on them.
The advisory speed limit is 130kph.
Peter

[NeilFox]

Garry,

I have seen one of the vans on the road so far.

I think the thing we all need to do is watch the speedo more now. As you say, we have been relatively unmolested as you could drive from one side of the country to the other and never see a speed trap.

It is a wake up call to us all.

The Garda web site has all the locations where vans can be placed, I have checked it out and it is a matter of remembering where to be especially vigilant.

Al the best though.

Neil

[Bob Clarkson]

I’m especially careful these days as I really don’t want to loose my license, or truthfully just get my insurance bumped up because of points.

I was very lucky during my early years, being from Essex I traditionally had everything from the obligatory Ford Capri, through all the RS turbos and like, few V8s, BMWs, Merc, the quick Volvo, the list goes on.

I don’t ride bikes now, as I manged a good few years without getting hurt and figured I’d pushed my luck enough, that said I may get a Harley but nothing else fast.

I can’t personally vouch for any of the sprays etc, I’ve never used anything like that. But I do know some of it will work on some of the things. But it’s pretty obvious if you do get pulled and there’s something odd about your number plate you’re in for some extra trouble.

I have a Mirafiori engined Sandrail I’m playing with at the minute, and I’d really love to see quite what it’s capable of, but the risk is just too high now.

[Harry Cleary]

quote Garry Dundon:

Hello all

In ireland, the powers that are just unleashed mobile speed cameras on our before unmolested road. Personally very upset by it and very curious to know does anyone any info on the process or materials involved in ghost plates or camera shy number plates. Would be very greatful if someone could shed a little light on the matter…..

I am flabbergasted you would consider this a business or offer it as a service. Would you sell syringes and be able to tell yourself that you aren’t complicit in breaking the law?
I certainly don’t think an association of signwriters should be aiding and abetting ‘unlawful’ behaviour like this and I think the thread should be locked or taken down.
Sorry if you find this offensive but far too much pain and suffering has occurred in Ireland as a result of irresponsibility on our roads. If you want to drive outside the law, do it where you can’t do any harm to innocents. eg. a racetrack.

[Bob Clarkson]

I’m sorry Harry, I hadn’t actually looked at it like that, and realise I’ve responded as if it were a modified car forum. If you can tell me how to or I can figure it out I’ll happily remove my posts.

[Garry Dundon]

Harry

Sorry to see you have such feelings but i merely posted it up as something for personal use possibly as stated and it was just curiosity more than anything. I never gave any indication that i would be offering such a service and agree that speed does kill, but the new system will issue points for as little as 1km over the limit and therefor the slightest lapse in concentration could lead to points stacking up at quite a rate. I do not condone speeding and i’m sure vet supply stores who sell needles do not consider themselves part of the drug problem. But as the saying goes opinions are like aholes, everyone has one. You can unflabbergast yourself now that you know my story.

Neil

Have seen the garda.ie website, looks like the country got measles, there is some remembering in the amount of areas specified. It is a positive step for road safety and placement has been aimed at gaining public support by aiming at rural and high accident areas. Its just going to be zero tollerance like i said, 1km over gets you 2 points and a fine. Its worrying.

[Harry Cleary]

quote Garry Dundon:

Harry

Sorry to see you have such feelings but i merely posted it up as something for personal use possibly as stated and it was just curiosity more than anything. I never gave any indication that i would be offering such a service and agree that speed does kill, but the new system will issue points for as little as 1km over the limit and therefor the slightest lapse in concentration could lead to points stacking up at quite a rate. I do not condone speeding and i’m sure vet supply stores who sell needles do not consider themselves part of the drug problem. But as the saying goes opinions are like aholes, everyone has one. You can unflabbergast yourself now that you know my story.

You do what you want Garry, your vet analogy is nonsense. My point is this info on how to break the law (which is what you are looking for) shouldn’t be on a website for responsible grown-ups.

[Garry Dundon]

Harry

We will agree to disagree.

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