mosquito devices

[sprite]

I was thinking if there was a platform staff etc on duty, the device would be turned off anyway. As the staff member would be able to keep an eye and would move any riff-raff or troublemakers on.

Also I am led to believe these devices only cause great annoyance after a certain period of time. A genuine traveller won't be around long enough (especially at Ealing BDY) to get annoyed by it... but the people hanging around for a long time, loitering, drinking, taking drugs etc etc.. would get the effect and 'move on'

Oh and for the record, I am in mid 20's and have worked on the railway since late teens!

But a 30 year old loitering would NOT be detered by it, where as a 16 year old waiting for the last train home after meeting with friends would be.

 

[Nym]

And not only could be classed as a type of torture (like any white noise systems) but also causes Industrial Deafness Disorder.

 

[ainsworth74]

Also I am led to believe these devices only cause great annoyance after a certain period of time.

Everything I've read about them suggests that they are designed to cause discomfort as soon as you can hear them rather than a build up over a period of time.

For the record I'm completely opposed to them and would happily sign a petition asking for a change in legislation and if any appear in my local area I will certainly be writing to the business in question to complain as well as the local council and my MP.

 

[ukrob]

Also I am led to believe these devices only cause great annoyance after a certain period of time. A genuine traveller won't be around long enough (especially at Ealing BDY) to get annoyed by it... but the people hanging around for a long time, loitering, drinking, taking drugs etc etc.. would get the effect and 'move on'

Totally wrong I'm afraid, they are instant as soon as you get near one.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Has the matter of this device ever been raised in any parliamentary debate or had a Government statement in response to a written question from an MP during any such discussions.

Have the Police Federations made any statements on this type of device, whilst it is still deemed as legal?