Highways Presents: Jenoptik and a road safety revolution05/09/2022 In the latest Highways Presents, Highways editor Dominic Browne speaks to Geoff Collins, deputy MD of Jenoptik, about the incredible advances in road safety over the last generation brought about by average speed cameras. |
Newport 50mph enforcement in the slow lane16/03/2022 Average speed cameras on the M4 at Newport are still not being used for prosecutions, a year after Welsh ministers said they were ready to enforce new 50mph limits. |
Warks gets 'go-to' average speed cameras07/12/2021 Warwickshire is installing its first average speed schemes in an attempt to improve traffic flows and air quality as well as safety. |
Jenoptik hails success of bridge cameras01/10/2021 Average speed cameras are reducing speeds on the Orwell Bridge in windy weather, the providers of the technology have said. |
50mph enforcement at M4 Newport still on hold27/09/2021 The Welsh Government will finally begin enforcement of 50mph limits on four stretches of road for which it is responsible but has again delayed enforcement on the M4 near Newport, despite previously stating that cameras would go live in March. |
Drivers back 'fairer' average speed cameras12/05/2021 A new survey suggests that average speed cameras have widespread support among drivers, with a majority wanting them used to enforce the 70mph limit on motorways. |
Variable speed limits to cut bridge closures01/04/2021 Highways England has completed upgrades to the Orwell Bridge at Ipswich, which it said will help keep it open more often during high winds. |
Wales gives notice before penalty go-ahead02/03/2021 The permanent 50mph limit with average speed enforcement on the M4 near Newport will go live this month. |
Exclusive: Average speed cameras cut Welsh air pollution by half14/10/2020 Highways can reveal that air pollution at roadside hotspots reduced dramatically after the Welsh Government began enforcing lower speed limits with cameras. |
Link-up aims to be the new word in safety23/06/2020 Safety and security firm Highway Care and technology provider Neology have announced a new partnership for the use of Temporary Average Speed at Roadworks. |
Edinburgh mulls camera mix after average speed success10/09/2019 Police Scotland is considering 25 locations in Edinburgh for speed camera enforcement following the success of the country’s first urban average speed camera. |
Cameras send speeding and injury rates through the floor07/09/2018 There has been significant improvement in speed limit compliance since Scotland’s first urban average speed camera (ASC) system went live in Edinburgh last year. |
Average speed cameras 'better at slowing cars down'02/07/2018 A new survey suggests that 79% of drivers think average speed cameras are better at slowing traffic than traditional fixed ones. |
Analysis: Of speed and its limits02/05/2018 Highways received a briefing on Highways England's attempts to refine its variable speed limit system. |
High praise for Siemens speed cameras in Sussex06/03/2018 Two SafeZone average speed schemes installed by Siemens last year have received high acclaim from a local safer roads partnership, and local acceptance, after recording almost 100% speed compliance in the first six months of operation. |
3M safety system deployed in North Tyneside30/03/2017 3M have been awarded a two-year project, commissioned by Highways England, to improve safety for road workers and users of the A19/A1058 Coast Road junction in North Tyneside. |
Average speed cameras to be used in Sussex20/07/2016 The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership is using an average speed detection system to help reduce speeding in Brighton and Hastings. |
Average speed cameras to be installed on Aberdeen bypass project25/04/2016 Average speed cameras will be installed on the A90 between Blackdog and Balmedie in an effort to enhance safety for construction workers and road users. |
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