Fort’s Radar-powered Traffic Speed Detection

yeah i saw that too weeks ago. :)

I think they should give an allowance (give or take, 5kmph). i would be pissed if they caught me “speeding” over the limit at 41kmph.

The first day they had these, i was making a left turn in the morning. i was the only person on the road and i saw them with their radar from a mile away.. so i drive about 35 and as i approached, i saw them looking at me. one guy signals to the other to stop me. as he signals, he then turns to look at the speed. so basically, he stopped me before checking the speed. i told him i was going 35-38 and that i saw him from a mile (kilometer) away. he said i was going 58! SERIOUS?! nothing makes me more mad than “traffic enforcers” in manila. in exchange for every BS ticket i get, i should have the right to slap them in the face! Elections coming up – make it a law!

I think the speed limit is already 50km/h not 40.

When I pass that detector this morning I was running 45 km/h but its still green. Many complained about the low speed limit being implemented inside Global City.

I pass by BGC everyday to work and I am irritated with the 40kph speed limit. It’s too slow! I’m glad that they raised it up to 50kph this week as evidenced by the green 43 number in your photo and by the recently put-up signs along the entrances to BGC.

Still, I prefer that they take Ayala Alabang Village’s approach: 60kph on main streets and 40kph on all other streets. 50kph is still a bit too slow for my taste.

I was at the Fort last week visiting a friend. I parked just outside his building and went in for five minutes. Mind you, his building is somewhere in the outskirts of The Fort and very much distant from the malls and restaurants.

Next thing you know, the Fort Traffic police came. My friend’s car was parked while the driver was beside the vehicle and his license was confiscated. There were about three officers in motorcycles complete with a pickup van. It felt like it was a stakeout.

On the other hand, I was already inside the car, was stopped by the officer and my license was confiscated. P400 to get my license at lower bicutan.

Here’s the problem: There were no signs along the street saying that we could not park there. They said it was their policy. I would understand it if I violated a policy if there were signs. But there weren’t a single one.

Are we to just assume that these rules exist?
Will the absence of these signs be abused?
Can they just make up their own rules on the spot simply because there are no signs to remind us normal powerless folks?

If the officials of the Fort will implement rules, why not have them posted on signs. 40kph speed limit. No parking. Basic common sense and common courtesy.

I do understand that ignorance of the law excuses no one. But “laws” like these should at least be posted in obvious fashion.

With the P400 I paid, I felt I was robbed. And I thought Makati was strict. At least they have signs.

TO ALL OF YOU, WHO KEEPS ON COMPLAINING ABOUT BGC TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT–WHY THE HELL ARE YOU PASSING THRU?!!!! USE OTHER ROADS!!!

BGC IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND THE LAWS AND REGULATION SHOULD BE ABIDED… IF YOU CONTINUE VIOLATING.THEN YOULL BE APPREHENDED.

ITS A PROMISE!!!!

THEN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN PURSUE COMPLAIN, YOU ADDRESS THEM TO PROPER AUTHORITIES.. YOUR BLOG COMPLAINTS WILL NOT HOLD WATER..

OR ABIDE WITH BGC REGULATION..KUNG AYAW MO HUWAG KA DUMAAN!!!

saw one of these before along the main ave.(the one exiting c5 and edsa), but it was placed near a construction/obstacle on the road, so it was understandable. funny this is i was sure i approached it at around 60-70kph but since mas marami sa harap ko na kotse, di nagregister speed ko, so when i was the one passing thru it read around 40kph nalang, after that pedal to the floor ulit haha :P

at least now i know they’ve scattered these around Fort ;)

and to the guy with all caps in his posts, easy lang pre, you sound as if you own the place. people pass through in terms of convenience.

and if the Fort authorities will be implementing these, they should be informing the public via signs, etc. so as to avoid any unecessary “resistance” from motorists; also i don’t believe in the “its our policy” bullcrap, things should be transparent. well that my 2 cents