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Speed cameras have been improving in scope and distance, and some now look completely different to what we have come to recognise.
There are 18 different types of speed camera currently in use across Britain. As well as catching speeding motorists, some specialised cameras can also spot drivers who use the phone, fail to wear a seatbelt, run red lights and tailgate.
The following cameras are considered to be the best of the bunch. Their ability to catch multiple offences and their scope make them ones to watch for on the road.
The “ultra” speed camera thanks to its ability to subtly cover a wide area. It uses a video-based system to work out drivers speed, so no sensors or identifying road markings are required. The cameras have no need to use a flash even in the dark or bad weather. They can capture up to three lanes of traffic going in both directions.
It has built in ANPR and records footage of the vehicle, so additional offences can be recorded if the driver is found without a seatbelt or using a mobile phone.
A mobile speed camera mounted high up on rigging to form a mobile overhead gantry which covers a large range. It can catch multiple offences including drivers on their phones using AI technology. It can be fitted directly to a surveillance van or onto a trailer.
Introduced in 2018, the “long ranger” speed camera can capture a motorists speed from over half a mile away, making it the longest distance speed enforcer currently in use. By the time the driver has seen the camera, it is often too late. As well as speed violations, it can also catch middle lane hoggers and tailgaters.
