Speed cameras

STEED · 01-05-08, 05:42 PM

Well this is a new spin.

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Speed cameras to trap reckless skiers coming to Switzerland

Skiers who go too fast may soon be caught by speed cameras on the Alpine slopes.

Switzerland is to introduce the hand-held radar devices in a move aimed at reducing accidents on its pistes.
The limit will be set at 30kph, a little under 19 mph.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=506226&in_page_id=1770

SUBMAN1 · 01-05-08, 05:58 PM

Stupid. SOmeimes going fast while skiing is fun. Might as well issue helmets and kneepads too since their isn't any fun left in skiing.

-S

Letum · 01-05-08, 05:58 PM

Thats certinaly a good idea on some "family" ski slopes.

At 40mph a skier can not avoid a child crossing the slope, I have seen so many
accidents like that.

Sailor Steve · 01-05-08, 06:00 PM

But will we then have discussions on high-speed ski chases? Should the cop chase the perp or have other cops close in at the bottom?

Tchocky · 01-05-08, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Letum

Thats certinaly a good idea on some "family" ski slopes.

At 40mph a skier can not avoid a child crossing the slope, I have seen so many
accidents like that.

Agreed, as long as they keep it to training slopes and whatnot. I'd be mightily pissed off being pulled over. I'm a responsible skier, but I also ski fast.

STEED · 01-05-08, 06:06 PM

Are there any ski police with a flashing blue helmets that pull you over and hand out a speeding ticket?

Back in the real world............

Seems a little odd but hey if it dose a good job what the heck.

Letum · 01-05-08, 06:09 PM

They already pull people over on some valleys at the bottom of the lifts if they are
being reckless.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Are there any ski police with a flashing blue helmets that pull you over and hand out a speeding ticket? Back in the real world............ Seems a little odd but hey if it dose a good job what the heck. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-05-08, 06:09 PM	#7
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	They already pull people over on some valleys at the bottom of the lifts if they are being reckless. __________________