Jenoptik’s new National Highways framework deal “will make roads safer, sooner”
Automated enforcement specialists Jenoptik says its appointment to National Highways’ Operational Technology Commercial Framework will speed up work to make the England’s strategic road network safer. The company, known for its automatic number plate recognition enforcement cameras, will be part of the English motorway and trunk road operator’s main procurement route for operational roadside technology, […]
New “speed camera” app launched
A new app has been developed that enables any member of the public with a smartphone to gather video evidence of speeding for submission to police for processing and enforcement. Traditionally, enforcement of “speeding” offences could only use “prescribed devices” that rely on laser or radar technology with sophisticated requirements for both calibration and use. […]
RAC says many fines related to yellow box junctions could be unfair
The RAC has said that as rules change over councils being able to issue enforcements fines related to yellow box junctions, many of them could be unfair unless the government improves its design, maintenance and enforcement guidelines for local authorities. The Department for Transport (DfT) will soon begin accepting applications from councils to issue fines […]
Drivers unconvinced new phone laws will make the roads safer
New RAC research suggests more than four in ten drivers aren’t aware of changes to the law around using a mobile phone whilst driving, and just two per cent believe it will be very effective in improving driver behaviour. A loophole has closed that existed where drivers might only receive a maximum of three penalty […]
Birmingham councillors make average speed camera election pledge
Far from being something that is seen as politically toxic, promising new speed cameras is now being seen as an electoral asset. Birmingham Council’s ruling Labour Group is promising to install more cameras if it gets re-elected in May’s elections. In a Twitter post it said “We pledge to TREBLE the network of average speed […]
Seatbeltless, mobile using driver gives the finger to undercover police
A van driver without a seatbelt has been caught by an undercover National Highways enforcement vehicle while taking one hand off the wheel and both eyes off the road to use a mobile phone while driving along the busy A1(M). And when he realised he was spotted, he made a gesture at the two police […]
Study details relative effects of road safety initiatives in reducing crashes
A scientific journal has shared details of an in-depth study into the effects of interventions for preventing road traffic crashes by analysing a series of reviews over a number of years. BMC Public Health identified 35 systematic reviews from high-income countries which found that improving the sobriety of drivers was a key factor in reducing […]
New Jenoptik cameras “powerful addition” to road safety toolkit
Eight new fixed spot speed cameras being installed in Scotland will boost road safety and reduce deaths, according the man leading the technology installation. Geoff Collins, who is Deputy Managing Director of enforcement camera maker Jenoptik, is hailing the value of the VECTOR SR spot speed cameras, calling them “a powerful addition to the road […]
Jenoptik delivers eight new cameras to improve Scottish road safety
Analysis of evidence on injury collisions and speeding across Scotland’s roads has led to the identification of eight locations for the installation of new safety cameras. Transport Scotland says that, to ensure consistency when selecting new safety camera sites, a safety camera site prioritisation review is undertaken each year, with the exercise involving a review […]
Poll suggests drivers want cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has issued research it says highlights to police, councils and safety partnerships that the overwhelming majority of UK motorists support the use of safety camera technology to check for insurance, MOT and road tax offences. Research conducted by the charity in the annual Safety Culture Report, […]