Traffic enforcement expert calls for technology to be used to police mobile and seatbelt use
A Director of leading enforcement technology company Jenoptik is welcoming the Government’s tightening of laws around using a handheld phone whilst driving, and says proven solutions exist to enforce the rules automatically. Geoff Collins is reacting to last week’s announcement by the Government that new laws will ban drivers from using their phone to take […]
Intelligent Speed Assistance mandated on EU-sold cars next year
The European Union has announced that from next summer it’ll require all new cars to have technology fitted to stop people from speeding. It’s mandating that vehicles sold from May 2022 must have kit which uses GPS and cameras to determine whether a car is exceeding the speed limit, and then prompts the driver to […]
TfL financial crisis “could lead to tube line closing”
Transport for London is considering shutting down an entire tube line to try to balance its books, as its battle with central Government over financing continues. London’s financial paper City AM reports TfL’s chief financial officer Simon Kilonback told the operator’s finance committee that TfL could see the “full closure of a line or part […]
ITS (UK) honours Patey and Ali in annual awards, and acclaims environmental, digital and community innovations
The country’s Intelligent Transport industry association ITS (UK) has given its highest honour, the Rees Hills Award for Personal Contribution and Achievement to Ian Patey, WSP’s ITS Head of Profession, Intelligent Transport. Mr Patey has more than 37 years’ experience in transport design and consultancy, and has played a leading role in many of the […]
Click here to watch the ITS (UK) Awards live here at 5pm
The ITS (UK) Awards will be streamed live from the Society’s Members’ Day at Cubic Transportation Systems’ British HQ in Surrey at 5pm today. The live stream link will be available here from 4.30pm. Please press f to make the video full screen. The event is sponsored by Cubic, along with White Willow Consulting and […]
Thatcham Research reveals “Encouraging” Assisted Driving Grading results
Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP are encouraged by the results of their latest Assisted Driving Gradings, which show all seven of the mainstream vehicle manufacturers whose cars were tested, are committed to fitting robust Assisted Driving technology at every price point. Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP’s world-first Assisted Driving Grading assessments were introduced in October […]
ITS manufacturer warns of supply chain impact on product delivery
The ITS manufacturer AGD Systems is warning that the global chip shortage and other supply chain issues are forcing it to refocus its manufacturing strategy and stock control. The company says that a surge in demand post Covid and different recovery rates in different countries means the supply chain is struggling to deliver the components […]
Teletrac Navman awarded Associated British Ports telematics contract
Telematics technology company Teletrac Navman has secured a contract with Associated British Ports’ Port of Southampton to help streamline operations at one of the UK’s biggest ports. As the UK’s leading port operator, with a network of 21 ports, ABP handles around one-quarter of the nation’s seaborne trade, contributing £7.5 billion to the economy every […]
National Highways appoints Chief Road Safety Adviser
National Highways has appointed Professor Nick Reed as Chief Road Safety Adviser. In this new role, Professor Reed will work with National Highways’ executive directors and board to help deliver the ambition to achieve zero harm on England’s motorways and major A-roads by 2040. As well as providing independent advice, an important part of Professor […]
Wandsworth And Richmond upgrade Videalert CCTV enforcement platform
The shared parking service for the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames is expanding its usage of Videalert’s unattended rapidly deployable CCTV systems. The company explains that the cameras, used to enforce a wide range of bus lane and moving traffic applications, ensure that roads are safe for motorists and pedestrians, reduce pollution and protect the parking needs of residents, businesses and visitors to both […]