Average speed cameras are set to be rolled out across the UK to replace Gatsos, it has been revealed. Geoff Hoon, the transport secretary, said the traditional cameras were ‘arbitrary’ and ‘unfair’ and would be replaced by the newer technology. In an interview with the Sunday Times he said that so-called ‘spot’ cameras, which measure speed from a fixed point, were not as effective as average speed cameras.
‘Spot speed cameras are seen by some people as unfair because when you are driving along you perhaps don’t notice your speed,’ Hoon said. ‘What is interesting about average-speed cameras is that [limits] are largely observed by motorists.’
In the interview Hoon said he was looking to reduce the drink-drive limit and giving the police powers to issue tougher fixed penalty notices to motorists traveling at dangerous speeds. But Hoon said that he is no car hater and in fact travels 15,000 miles a year. ‘I am an enthusiastic motorist. I enjoy driving,’ he said. ‘I know most people enjoy driving.’ His stead of choice? A Ford Galaxy people carrier…
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