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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
New two-way speed cameras hit UK roads and they can see inside cars
Brit motorists should take extra care on the road as the new 'ultra camera' technology is expected is to result in a sharp increase in the number of people caught for a wide range of driving offences A new generation of advanced 'ultra' speed cameras that can look at what's happening on the inside of a vehicle is being launched across the UK. Featuring cutting-edge digital technology and marking a significant upgrade from traditional systems, the Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is an advanced speed camera that will change the way traffic enforcement is carried out on British roads. Unlike older cameras, which can typically only capture vehicles exceeding the speed limit, the VECTOR-SR is designed to monitor and record a wider range of driving offences, including using phones and not wearing a seatbelt behind the wheel. They can also catch motorists who run red lights and use sophisticated video-based technology and an intelligent virtual grid to monitor vehicles. This means they can capture clear images and footage of both the vehicle and all of its occupants. Operating silently and without the use of a flash, the VECTOR-SR makes it almost impossible for drivers to know when they have been detected. The cameras can monitor traffic in both directions — effectively doubling their coverage capacity. They are also capable of capturing offences across up to three lanes of traffic at once, making the VECTOR-SR highly effective in busy urban areas and on multi-lane roads — where numerous vehicles may be committing offences simultaneously. According to manufacturer Jenoptik Traffic Solutions, the VECTOR-SR represents the latest in ' spot camera' technology — a type of speed enforcement system that measures the speed of a vehicle at a single, specific location on the road. When a vehicle passes through this monitored point, the camera uses technologies such as radar, laser, or video analytics to detect and record its speed instantaneously. Another significant advantage of the VECTOR-SR is that it does not require traditional road markings to work. This allows for greater flexibility in relation to where the cameras can be installed, as they are not dependent on a view of the painted lines on the road's surface. Designed to operate continuously — 24 hours a day, seven days a week — the cameras ensure traffic laws are enforced at all times. The VECTOR-SR employs infrared low-light technology, enabling it to make high-quality images and video recordings even in poor lighting conditions and bad weather, eliminating the need for a flash, which can be distracting to drivers and is often ineffective at night or during heavy rain. With this technology, the VECTOR-SR can produce clear evidence of offences in all conditions, making it a powerful tool for law enforcement. The rollout of the new Jenoptik VECTOR-SR two-way speed camera is already underway across the UK following a series of successful trials in regions including Greater Manchester, Devon, Cornwall and Wales. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has signed contracts with Jenoptik to upgrade 90 spot speed cameras and implement the new technology across 25 routes in the county. The national rollout is set to begin in the summer of 2025. Similar deployments are planned for Scotland, where a deal has been signed for installations around Glasgow and Edinburgh As these new two-way speed cameras are introduced across the nation, drivers are being warned to be aware — the VECTOR-SR is expected to lead to a rise in the number of motorists caught for a wide range of offences. With the ability to see inside cars and operate around the clock, these cameras represent a significant step forward in road safety enforcement.
Leader Live
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
New 'ultra' two-way speed camera rolled out across the UK
The new and advanced 'ultra' speed camera called the Jenoptik VECTOR-SR works differently from our usual speed cameras. They can now look inside vehicles, meaning they can catch you for more than just speeding. The VECTOR-SR operates without flashing, which means you won't know if you've been detected or not. Safety cameras are putting the brakes on dangerous drivers. They are used to enforce speed limits and red-light traffic signals and are managed by the Safety Camera Partnership, who are committed to saving lives through preventing crashes. Find out more➡️ The new two-way camera can catch speeding drivers in both directions and can also capture drivers in up to three lanes. The camera employs video-based technology and an intelligent virtual grid to assess speeding. The camera is the latest in 'spot camera' technology from German manufacturer Jenoptik Traffic Solutions. Doubling as a red-light camera, the new technology detects motorists for more than just speeding. These cameras will snap motorists who aren't wearing a seatbelt and motorists using a mobile phone at the wheel. Unlike traditional cameras, it doesn't require road markings, the cameras operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It uses infrared low-light technology which allows images to be captured via still photos and video recordings. This eliminates the need for a camera flash, even at night and in bad weather conditions. Recommended reading: Is it true that speed vans have to be visible at all times? No. There are no laws about visibility, so there is nothing stopping an officer from operating in the dark. But they don't often choose to do this and maintain that being visible acts as a deterrent in its own right. Go Safe Casualty Reduction Officer Gareth Thomas said: "Legally, we don't have to be visible. I could camouflage myself if I wanted to - but it's all about being fair, education and preventing an accident. "Even if I parked my van and went for a walk somewhere, it would deter people from speeding right away."
