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I recently came across one of the nastiest Gatsos (in terms of positioning) I have ever seen. This is on the A692 south-west of Gateshead in Tyne & Wear - see map link.

The entire road between Lobley Hill and Street Gate is a 30 limit, even though it is totally non built-up. It is a very twisty road, but even so I would have thought a 40 would be more reasonable, particularly as it would allow for 30 gateways when entering the built-up area. As it is lit, there are no 30 repeaters.

Given this, I'm sure many drivers fail to realise that the whole stretch of road remains a 30. Yet, what do we find half-way along, in the downhill direction? Of course, a Gatso. Wonderful - must rake it in

Obviously matters are much better over the border to the south in County Durham

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