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Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia to
UK)
DIR By: Beaniecheese
Date: April 2, 2025, 12:14 pm
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some insights regarding the calibration of
Redflex HADECS3X speed cameras, specifically whether anyone has
experience or knowledge about the calibration process for these
models.
I’ve come across a calibration certificate that states the
camera was calibrated in Australia, but I’m wondering if anyone
else has noticed that the system may have been shipped to the UK
without being recalibrated locally after installation.
It seems like there could be a potential issue where the cameras
are calibrated in Australia and then simply installed in the UK
without being checked or recalibrated for the specific UK
conditions. Does anyone know if this is standard practice, or if
there are any concerns about the system’s accuracy as a result?
Any experiences, insights, or information would be much
appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Beaniecheese
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Re: Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia
to UK)
DIR By: Southpaw82
Date: April 2, 2025, 12:39 pm
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Is this a live case, or just idle musings?
Why do you want to know? What effect do you think calibration
has?
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Re: Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia
to UK)
DIR By: Beaniecheese
Date: April 2, 2025, 12:46 pm
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--- Quote from: Southpaw82 link ---
>
> Is this a live case, or just idle musings?
>
> Why do you want to know? What effect do you think calibration
has?
>
--- End Quote ---
This is a live case as I've been issued a NIP for doing 79 in a
70. I've looked at the calibration records, and they are done in
AU! I would have assumed that they would have been recalibrated
after being shipped halfway around the world and then installed.
#Post#: 65460--------------------------------------------------
Re: Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia
to UK)
DIR By: NewJudge
Date: April 2, 2025, 3:43 pm
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A device having no valid calibration certificate at all would
not, by itself, be fatal to a speeding prosecution.
The device is assumed to be working correctly unless the
contrary can be proved. If you defend the charge on the basis
that the device could not be relied upon to measure your speed
accurately enough to show you were exceeding he speed limit. the
issue you are raising might help you, but I would suggest it
would be insufficient to cast enough doubt in court.
Being convicted following a trial will see you liable for
prosecution costs of at least £650. You would almost certainly
need to enlist expert testimony to make your case in court. If
the police decide to do the same to counter your argument those
costs will increase considerably.
However you decide o deal with the allegation you must respond
to the request for driver’s details within the time allowed.
#Post#: 65494--------------------------------------------------
Re: Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia
to UK)
DIR By: JustLoveCars
Date: April 3, 2025, 3:47 am
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If you were doing 80mph and have been caught and are now looking
for a potential defence then it's likely to be an (expensive)
hiding to nothing if you go to trial.
...or you were complying with the limit and have been accused of
79mph then perhaps some effort should be given.
I suspect the former (a natural response) but if the latter then
thousands of drivers would be caught which would create a
backlash.
I think I've found the document you refer to (M42?) - if so, I'm
not convinced it states it was calibrated in Australia. It
states the system was calibrated by the (Australian) company -
for all we know they flew out to do it.
Notwithstanding, the secondary check should corroborate any
primary reading if necessary.
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Re: Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia
to UK)
DIR By: BertB
Date: April 3, 2025, 6:49 am
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Redflex might be an Australian company, but installs and
calibration are handled by Redflex in Southampton.
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Re: Questions Regarding HADECS3X Calibration Process (Australia
to UK)
DIR By: Andy Ross
Date: April 17, 2025, 10:40 am
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Redflex Traffic Systems Limited
Unit 20 Russell House Chalcroft Business Park
Burnetts Lane
West End Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2PA
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