Police confirm they’re getting “inescapable” speed cameras
Police forces in the UK including Warwickshire and Northumbria have taken delivery of “next generation” speed cameras which can spot infringements from half a mile away, and take HD photos and videos admissible in court. This is Money reports the TruCam II features a night mode and auto focus which makes it far easier to […]
Police urged to adopt “flexible” approach to speed cameras
Police forces and safer roads partnerships are being urged to adopt a new speed camera enforcement strategy in a bid to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the country’s roads. Not-for-profit advisory company Road Safety Support has a released a report, ‘Enforcement Strategy – Raising the Game,’ which calls for forces to leave […]
Northumbria Police increase speed camera site list
Speed enforcement in Northumbria is being widened to take in many streets not previously eligible for camera van deployment. The local police force says Operation Modero is in response to resident complaints in the county, meaning residents who have concerns that speeding is taking place in their community will be able to contact the Force […]
Average speed cameras switched on in Belfast
An average speed camera scheme on one of Belfast’s busiest roads is now operational. The cameras were installed on the A24 Saintfield Road last year but have only now been switched on. Belfast Live says the cameras have been put in place in an effort to reduce traffic collisions on the road which saw 62 […]
More speed cameras for Orwell Bridge
Extra speed cameras are being added to the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich in Suffolk as part of Highways England’s plans to keep it open during periods of high winds. The Ipswich Star reports that HE briefed the local council’s security committee to confirm work to have a 40 mph limit in place when it’s very […]
Fixed speed cameras could be coming to the Isle of Man
An area in the southwest of the Isle of Man could become the first on the island to introduce speed cameras. The website Isle of Man Today reports that officials in the newly combined Arbory and Rushen are considering introducing cameras to tackle speeding, with the newly-appointed Commissioners’ chairman Jane Glover calling the idea, “a […]
Speed cameras upgraded across Dorset
20 new digital speed cameras are being installed across Dorset, replacing old-style wet film versions. Bournemouth Echo reports the Redflex cameras will be rotated across 30 sites around the county, complementing average speed camera systems. The paper adds that the digital cameras are capable of covering up to four lanes of traffic and don’t need […]
