Surrey: Plans to fine ‘rat-running’ lorries announced
Traffic enforcement cameras could be rolled out in Weybridge to catch lorry drivers breaking weight restrictions. Surrey County Council is considering adding automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to 10 roads in the town with HGV weight restrictions. The cameras would see lorry drivers facing fines for driving down roads which have restrictions on vehicles […]
Drivers making themselves ‘invisible’ to speed cameras
Exclusive data has revealed how illegal number plates are becoming an increasing issue on West Midlands roads. It means reckless drivers can speed, run red light and perform other dangerous manoeuvres without being caught. Data obtained under freedom of information laws shows illegal number plate offences have risen over recent years in the West Midlands, […]
Cameras to be used to enforce traffic restrictions at 20 sites in Oxfordshire
Cameras will be installed at 20 new sites across Oxfordshire to enforce existing traffic restrictions. Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Management, approved the use of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras at locations including Oxford, Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot and Witney. The cameras will be used to enforce existing moving […]
MAV AiQ “redefines ANPR technology”
MAV Systems have unveiled the MAV AiQ Advanced ANPR Camera, introducing new levels of customisation and empowering system developers to meet the demands of diverse industries and regions. Building on the foundation of the company’s range of IQ cameras the MAV AiQ expands the possibilities by offering a tailored approach to solution development. With advanced […]
Stansted Airport introducing ANPR-supported barrier free system at forecourt drop off area
London Stansted Airport is introducing a new barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Express Set Down area as part of a £1.1bn transformation programme. The new technology will be managed through Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems like that already in use at the Dartford Crossing and will come into operation in late […]
Oxfordshire: School streets programme to install ANPR cameras
Five primary schools in Oxford and Didcot will have their school streets programme supported by the use of ANPR cameras. The decision was made at an Oxfordshire County Council cabinet member meeting on 5 September 2024. The schools have been trialling the school streets concept, which involves timed road closures with volunteers operating pop-up gates […]
ANPR cameras to be used to help make Medway’s roads even safer
New Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at eight locations across Medway to help improve safety and congestion on Medway’s roads. The cameras will be used to enforce traffic signs and road markings and issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for offences such as driving through a ‘no entry’ sign, illegal turns or […]
Scottish campaigners call for ANPR-based charging on tourist route
A campaign group of people living near the North Coast 500 tourist route around the top of Scotland are calling for ANPR cameras to be installed to charge visitors to use the route. The NC500 was created as a specific route in 2015 and has proved very popular with visitors, and is dubbed one of […]
Kapsch upgrades ANPR capabilities
Kapsch TrafficCom has announced it has released a major update to its Automatic Number Plate Recognition software meaning “top performance” can be achieved in the automatic recognition of number plates, depending on the application. The latest release features a reworked architecture that includes various deep learning elements, which the company says results in a significant […]
Number plates “too easy to clone”
It’s reported an investigation for the Home Office has concluded that car number plates are too easy to clone, meaning criminals can pretend to drive other people’s vehicles, leaving victims having to prove their innocence. The Daily Telegraph has seen an as-yet unpublished report which warns that the current system of regulation is too weak […]
