Speed Camera Markings

[Catchme]

Generally, speed cameras are identified by yellow or red/green striped markings on the back of the camera box. These units take pictures of traffic heading away from the lens. Are there such things as bi-directional cameras, that take pictures of both passing and on-coming traffic, using markings on both sides of the road surface? If so, shouldn't these units be identified by the yellow paint/stripes on their front face as well as the rear of the camera box? Are there regulations applying to the identification of these speed cameras, and are the rules different for England/Scotland/Wales?

[SS2.]

Catchme said:

These units take pictures of traffic heading away from the lens.

Some do. Some take front facing shots (Truvelo, for instance).

Catchme said:

Are there such things as bi-directional cameras, that take pictures of both passing and on-coming traffic, using markings on both sides of the road surface?

Truvelo units are reversible and can be used in both front facing and rear facing mode, but not at the same time.

Catchme said:

If so, shouldn't these units be identified by the yellow paint/stripes on their front face as well as the rear of the camera box?

Whether or not the housings are clearly marked or coated with reflective paint has no bearing on the prosecution of any offences detected by the camera.

Catchme said:

Are there regulations applying to the identification of these speed cameras, and are the rules different for England/Scotland/Wales?

There were SCP 'guidelines' which were linked to a cost recovery (AKA 'netting off') scheme but this has been phased out.