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Anti Braking Speed Cameras Coming to UK?

According to several news sources, a new type of speed camera that detects if you brake before it could be coming to the UK: The new type of camera has been trialled — and is now being rolled out — in the Navarra region of Spain. …and is apparently likely to come to the UK …

“Police” Pulling Over Cyclists!

“Police” in Devon took a break from harassing Motorists earlier this month to have a crack at bullying some cyclists… As you may know, there is no speed limit in the UK for bicycles. Despite this fact, the Police took it upon themselves to chase after a group of cyclists and pull them over “to advise them …

Mobile AI Camera Picture

Dear All, Further to the newsletter I did on Tuesday about mobile AI cameras being “tested” in Cornwall… Its not only there that they are being used. We know they’ve also been tested by Thames Valley “police”… And here’s a photo of Hampshire “police” using their new toy (which looks pretty stealth to me — don’t …

The Coming AI Camera Police State…

A lot has been made in the media recently about artificial intelligence (AI). Some predict its the beginning of the end for humanity, while others believe it will lead to incredible advances in fields such as medicine and bring knowledge to the whole planet. Personally, I’m more on the positive side in general, but one …

Today’s Bitcoin “Dump”

Dear All, Quite a few Members have messaged today asking if I’m worried about the price dip in Bitcoin today. The short answer is: Absolutely not. In any way. Whatsoever! This is completely normal “price action” for Bitcoin. In fact I actually get a bit excited when there is a price correction in Bitcoin, because …

Tipper Truck Blocks Speed Camera Van…

An Driver used the loading bed of his tipper truck to block the view of a police camera van in West Yorkshire earlier this month… The unnamed 67 year old Driver parked his truck just behind the speed camera van in Thornton in West Yorkshire and then raised its bed… Predictably, the so-called police were …

What a Criminal…

Dear All, I’ve been meaning to write this story for a few months now… There were two incidents that happened earlier this year within a week or so of each other, which I think demonstrate everything that’s wrong with the ridiculous — so called — road laws in the UK. The first incident was in …

22 Speeding Tickets (ban) :-(

A delivery driver who was caught speeding 22 times on the same road in just 3 weeks was last week banned for 15 months… Peter McPherson used to deliver supplies to hotels and restaurants around London, which he’s been doing for 40 years. The so-called ‘offences’ were committed in a 30mph zone on the A40 …

Smart Motorways “Banned”!?

Dear All, You might have heard in the press earlier this week that the government have decided to scrap “smart” motorways! Great news! …right? Well sadly,not really :-( Apparently it was a campaign promise of Rishi Sunak to scrap smart motorways altogether… He’s a good bloke, you see, who’s able to see basic sense. He also …

MP Banned From Driving

Dear All, As you might have heard if you watch or read the mainstream news, MP Robert Jenrick has been banned from driving for 6 months, for driving at 68mph… …on a motorway. …at night. The “offence” took place between J18 and J17 on the M1 in August last year, at 11:30pm. He was fined …