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 […]
Isle of Wight pauses speed camera programme
The council in the Isle of Wight has decided against introducing two speed camera vans on the island, despite there being £300,000 in its budget to do so. The website HampshireLive reports that councillors decided there was insufficient evidence they would work. There are currently no fixed speed cameras on the Island after those were […]
Government strengthens hand held mobile law
The Government is strengthening existing laws making it illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving under virtually any circumstance. It says this follows a public consultation which found that 81% of people supported such a move. The Highway code is being changed making it clear that hand-held phone use at traffic lights or […]
Unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ will patrol M25
National Highways is working with Police forces across the South East in a fresh bid to improve safety on the M25. Operation Orbital involves Police using National Highway’s unmarked HGV supercabs to patrol the M25 and record drivers of all types of vehicles committing mobile phone, seatbelt, and other safety offences. The operation will also see enforcement […]
EVO Triangle average speed scheme completed as figures show dramatic fall in crashes
A complex project to install SPECS average speed cameras on all sides of the so-called EVO Triangle of roads on the edge of Snowdonia has been completed, as statistics show how the technology has already made a huge difference to road safety. The triangle, made up of stretches of the A5, A543 and B4501 in […]
Terminally ill man arrested by six officers for mooning a speed camera
A terminally ill man has been arrested by six officers for bearing his backside at a mobile speed camera in Worcestershire. Darrell Meekcom, who has multiple system atrophy, heart disease, kidney failure and Parkinsons mooned at the van in Kidderminster on Friday. His wife has published a YouTube video of him being held down on […]
