Radars

TRAFFISTAR S 340 (MODULAR CONCEPT FOR SPEED MANAGEMENT)

The stationary speed monitoring system TraffiStar S 340 can be used to permanently defuse accident spots that are beset by excessive speed. Without the need for any personnel, the measuring system operates fully automatically. Synchronous frontal or rear pictures can be taken for conclusive proof of guilt of motorbikes, and powerful flashlight technology gurantees an optimum illumination of the object field in unfavourable lighting conditions. The TraffiStar S 340 speed camera is equipped with a ROBOT SmartCamera, which documents traffic violations and makes it possible to control and monitor the entire system at the same time using an integrated PC.

http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/contractors/photo_enforcement/robot/index.html

These radars have been installed throughout the main highways in the Sultanate. I believe reaches until the Oman-UAE border too. With the extensive efforts made by the ROP, we , as Omani citizens congratulate them on their support and care for the Omani citizens and residents.

For speedy drivers, there is a way to avoid getting punkd by the advanced radar. In Oman, there are always ways to avoid you from being put into hard-like situations. If you see the radar photo again (scroll up), at the sides of the radar there are "fins". You cannot see them in this particular photo, but you will know what I mean if you check them out in the street. If you see the "fins", that means that the radar will take a snapshot from your side of the road. Therefore, with that particular same camera, the opposite traffic can enjoy speeding.

I am not a speedy driver. However, there are things called "emergencies" and getting punkd by the radar for a 1 time emergency can cost you lots! Try this technique at night to see for yourself!

Drive over the speed limit. 140km/hr will do fine. When you approach the radar with fins, let it take a snaphot. (you'll have to pay the fine when you renew the car's registration unfortunately). Continue driving with the same speed until you approach another radar with fins, but this time, slow down to the speed limit BEFORE YOU pass the radar. This is a 100% guaranteed pain free technique!

Remember, the ones that do not have fins will NEVER EVER take a snapshot, so no need to slow down! I don't know why I'm calling them fins, but they look like fins!

I'm not encouraging people to drive fast, but just in case you have an emergency, this definitely will help.

Still, DRIVE SAFELY!!!!

Peace!