TfL increases Red Route fines
Transport for London is planning to increase the level of the penalty charge for road contraventions on its Red Routes from £130 to £160. It says drivers who don’t follow the rules put the safety of themselves and other road users at risk and cause disruption and delays on some of the capital’s busiest and […]
Police in London recorded more than 250 e-scooter crashes in first six months of 2021
There are more question marks about the safety of e-scooters with new figures showing that the Metropolitan Police logged 258 crashes involving private vehicles in the first six months of last year. ITV news reports that the Metropolitan Police data was obtained by Labour’s London Assembly policing and crime spokesman Unmesh Desai, who said the […]
Tyne Tunnel appeals process criticised in parliament
The new free flow tolling solution at the Tyne Tunnel in Newcastle is facing criticism over inconsistencies with how appeals against fines are handled. Drivers are fined £60 for not paying the £1.90 fare, although they say it depends who you speak to as to whether your appeal is upheld. A petition calling for changes […]
Independent research proves the lifesaving value of Jenoptik SPECS average speed enforcement
New analysis of road collision statistics by the independent transport safety and road user behaviour consultancy Agilysis, shows that average speed cameras have contributed to casualty reduction by halving the number of crashes, where someone was either killed or seriously injured. In real terms, these figures equate to the UK benefiting from a reduction of […]
Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police secure £67,000 road safety funding
A West Yorkshire Police operation that has dealt with thousands of dangerous drivers in Leeds has been extended for another 12 months, thanks to a commitment of £67,000 in funding from Leeds City Council. Operation SPARC (Supporting Partnership Action to Reduce Road Casualties) was developed in partnership with West Yorkshire Police (Leeds District) in response […]
Police release dashcam footage of dangerous driving
Three Police forces have shared footage gathered from dashcams that were used in prosecutions for dangerous driving. Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire have put together a montage of videos submitted by the public, capturing anti-social driving, hoping to demonstrate how this footage can help bring offenders to justice. ***Scroll down for footage*** Since 1 January 2021, […]
Scottish Borders set for 20mph limits in towns and villages
Plans to permanently set 20mph speed limits across towns and villages in the Scottish Borders are being recommended in the Scottish Borders. The reduced speed limit was initially introduced to 97 settlements across the area in October 2020 as part of the “Spaces for People” programme. Run in conjunction with Transport Scotland and Sustrans, the […]
Four new average speed camera schemes planned for Warwickshire
The first average speed schemes in Warwickshire are being introduced with a promise to not only improve safety and save lives but also improve traffic flows and air quality. The Jenoptik SPECS cameras are to be installed along sections of the A435, A446, A426 and A428. Warwickshire County Council says these routes have been chosen […]
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 […]
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 […]