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Speed Camera Update

Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-06 23:28

Speed Camera Update

Ski Speed Cameras have now been located on all green and blue runs throughout Bulgaria.

This is to stop skiers and boarders skiing or boarding too fast past beginners and causing accidents.

The Minister Of Sport for Bulgaria, Mr. Vasko Malduchov stated today that this had become necessary due to the increased number of incidents last year that led to some skiers and boarders being unable to complete their
activities due to injury.

He went on to explain, the way it operates is ...
Ski Speed Cameras have now been located on all green and blue runs throughout Bulgaria.

This is to stop skiers and boarders skiing or boarding too fast past beginners and causing accidents.

The Minister Of Sport for Bulgaria, Mr. Vasko Malduchov stated today that this had become necessary due to the increased number of incidents last year that led to some skiers and boarders being unable to complete their
activities due to injury.

He went on to explain, the way it operates is simple. Any person who skis or boards at over 20km per hour on a blue or green run will be photographed. The photo will appear instantly at the base depot and officers will identify the culprits once they reach the bottom and confiscate their lift passes. They can pay a fine of 500 levs and retain the pass, but if caught again the fine rises to 1000 levs and the lift pass cannot be returned.

Seems harsh, but if it prevents accidents then it has to be a good thing.


PP
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james g Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-06 23:34

re: Speed Camera Update

pete
is this for real or are you on a wind up.

James
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-06 23:38

re: Speed Camera Update

Hmm seem to remember reading this somewhere not good news at all.
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-06 23:54

re: Speed Camera Update

It's for real alright, Danny knows more than me about it.

PP
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freeskier Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-06 23:58

re: Speed Camera Update

Haha, nice one boys......NOT Wink

Ive heard that special forces police will be acting as 'sleeping policeman' under the snow.

My sources were Ivan Bollokov and Elena Onyerbackyabitch Wink
freeskier Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-19-06 00:00

re: Speed Camera Update

...or you can hand your pass in and buy another one for 40 levs Wink
Daniel Snell Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-19-06 00:13

re: Speed Camera Update

Ah Freeskier ye of little faith. You just wait and see mate.
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-19-06 00:35

re: Speed Camera Update

Apparently it only applies to holidaymakers - not locals or instructors.

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pepe le pugh Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-19-06 03:39

re: Speed Camera Update

Will the holiday company reps be handing out maps of the hidden cameras to help prevent us getting caught? Wink

Pepe Very Happy
borobob Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-19-06 03:44

re: Speed Camera Update

but what if you are an experienced skier and are in control? Is the problem fast skiers or out of control skiers?