Speed Cameras M4 M5
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This article was in the times. It tells the tale of how Avon & Somerset police are now using the cameras on the M4 M5 managed section to enforce the 70mph limit. The article also goes on to mention the new Hadec cameras on the M25 which is being trialled by the Kent force, which if successful will see these being rolled out. Yet more ways to take money of the motorists
New developments in the use of speed camera technology
The Times has reported that drivers who exceed the 70 mph limit on stretches of motorway are being routinely targeted by speed cameras for the first time.
The move means any driver who travels considerably faster than the national limit — defined as 10% plus 2 mph above the limit — will receive a fixed penalty
notice.
Up to now, motorway cameras have been used primarily on stretches undergoing roadworks, or to enforce variable speed limits on stretches of managed motorway, where they have only been switched on when the limit has been reduced to 60 mph or below.
The announcement comes after the recent news that the number of deaths on Britain’s motorways increased by 14% last year.
The crackdown, which is being led by Avon and Somerset police, began enforcing the 70 mph limit on June 27, using speed cameras mounted on gantries over stretches of managed motorway along the M4 and M5.
A gantry mounted HADECS3 camera
549 drivers travelling at 79 mph were caught within two weeks. These drivers were subsequently issued with fixed penalty notices or a court summons.
‘We have looked into the value of speed cameras and come to the conclusion that they encourage most drivers to comply with the national speed limits. It
makes total sense from a road safety point of view to enforce the speed limits on this managed section — whatever limits are in force at the time,’ said
Temporary Chief Superintendent Ian Smith.
Other forces are preparing to use a new generation of speed camera, called Hadecs3 (Highways Agency digital enforcement camera system). These are not
installed on gantries but mounted discreetly on poles at the roadside. They are painted grey and require no white lines on the road to verify their speed
readings, which makes them more difficult to spot than current systems.
The cameras have already been installed on the M25 between junctions 5 and 7 and are being tested by Kent police before they are used to enforce the speed
limit.
New developments in the use of speed camera technology
The Times has reported that drivers who exceed the 70 mph limit on stretches of motorway are being routinely targeted by speed cameras for the first time.
The move means any driver who travels considerably faster than the national limit — defined as 10% plus 2 mph above the limit — will receive a fixed penalty
notice.
Up to now, motorway cameras have been used primarily on stretches undergoing roadworks, or to enforce variable speed limits on stretches of managed motorway, where they have only been switched on when the limit has been reduced to 60 mph or below.
The announcement comes after the recent news that the number of deaths on Britain’s motorways increased by 14% last year.
The crackdown, which is being led by Avon and Somerset police, began enforcing the 70 mph limit on June 27, using speed cameras mounted on gantries over stretches of managed motorway along the M4 and M5.
A gantry mounted HADECS3 camera
549 drivers travelling at 79 mph were caught within two weeks. These drivers were subsequently issued with fixed penalty notices or a court summons.
‘We have looked into the value of speed cameras and come to the conclusion that they encourage most drivers to comply with the national speed limits. It
makes total sense from a road safety point of view to enforce the speed limits on this managed section — whatever limits are in force at the time,’ said
Temporary Chief Superintendent Ian Smith.
Other forces are preparing to use a new generation of speed camera, called Hadecs3 (Highways Agency digital enforcement camera system). These are not
installed on gantries but mounted discreetly on poles at the roadside. They are painted grey and require no white lines on the road to verify their speed
readings, which makes them more difficult to spot than current systems.
The cameras have already been installed on the M25 between junctions 5 and 7 and are being tested by Kent police before they are used to enforce the speed
limit.
Sorry if you disagree with the standard of reporting, however my aim was to make locals aware of what is being said and that these are being used fully all the time.
As reported it is the first time the fixed cameras are being used to enforce the 70mph limit, you are correct that camera vans are in use in some areas on Motorways, Cumbria on the M6 and Avon & Somerset on their bit of the M4, South Wales did do this when the mad Mullah was there but I haven't seen any for a long time except on the 50mph bit by the toll booths.
As for the Hadec, yes this was not in that article but it has been reported before in other publications that as more managed motorways come live, these are seen as the future.
As reported it is the first time the fixed cameras are being used to enforce the 70mph limit, you are correct that camera vans are in use in some areas on Motorways, Cumbria on the M6 and Avon & Somerset on their bit of the M4, South Wales did do this when the mad Mullah was there but I haven't seen any for a long time except on the 50mph bit by the toll booths.
As for the Hadec, yes this was not in that article but it has been reported before in other publications that as more managed motorways come live, these are seen as the future.
You are correct about the money, but they do get the money via a back door. I have an email from Sue mountstevens where she tells me how the money is split between the council and the police. The Goverenment only get the money if a fine is levied. They have moved the point at which the courses are offered so they can keep more.
I agree there is a lot of bad stories but I believe the gist of this one.
I agree there is a lot of bad stories but I believe the gist of this one.
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