Gatsos not tested with motorbikes
Published: 3rd January 2006
Category: Prosecution, Statistics & Research
Reader's Rage: [20votes]

It's been revealed that Gasto cameras haven't been tested for use with motorbikes. Biker John Gowers was caught doing an alleged 38mph in a 30mph zone which he disputes and decided to challenge the ticket based on the fact that the Home Office haven't tested the cameras with two-wheeled vehicles.

The Home Office confirmed that Gatsos had not been tested with motorbikes but said "There is nothing unique about motorcycles which would require equipment to undergo additional testing for accuracy on them."

The RAC on the other hand said "For cameras not to have been tested on motorbikes is just plain negligent and it casts yet more doubt on their overall reliability. If the Home Office can't be bothered to test these cameras on every type of vehicle then motorists have a right to ask why they are being used at all.

Serco, the firm that imports the cameras into the UK admitted that they could sometimes give false reasings.

Our comment: If the Home Office thinks there's nothing unique about motorcycles then perhaps they should consult a 10 year old child who will count the number of wheels and point out the size difference for them.

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