A pilot project in Gloucestershire called ‘Operation Indemnis’ set up to tackle speeding and other motoring offences has been launched amid claims the giant police camera can spot offences up to a mile away.
These of course include speeding but also take into account the annoying and hugely dangerous tailgating and thanks to an incredibly powerful lens, it can even spot people using their phone without hands-free.
It’s not just photographs either, this incredibly sophisticated technology can even film motorists in the act at the twice the distance of normal speed cameras.
Police will use the camera and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) to check on what vehicles are on the roads and how they are being driven.
The main aim is educational people about safer driving, so some drivers will be given advice about their driving while others, who have committed offences, will be prosecuted.
Martin Surl, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire where the kit is being tested, said;
‘We now have a chance to test a new model of collaborative road policing which, if it proves a success, can be put into practice elsewhere.
'The aim is not just to penalise motorists but to uphold the law by creating a change in people's behaviour. But the police will enforce the law when necessary.'
At Road Angel, we welcome anything that helps make our roads a safer place and our motorists better, safer and more aware of the hazards around them and those that they may cause.
Remember, speed limits are there for a reason as are signs about changing road conditions and the need to switch lanes. Also, please do NOT use your mobile phone behind the wheel, it is hugely dangerous, not to mention illegal.
There are so many options for you to go hands free, take a look at the selection from our friends at Car Audio Centre for ideas for Christmas gifts or if you are concerned about the ever-changing speed limits, you can buy our fantastic Road Angel Pure right here.
These of course include speeding but also take into account the annoying and hugely dangerous tailgating and thanks to an incredibly powerful lens, it can even spot people using their phone without hands-free.
It’s not just photographs either, this incredibly sophisticated technology can even film motorists in the act at the twice the distance of normal speed cameras.
Police will use the camera and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) to check on what vehicles are on the roads and how they are being driven.
The main aim is educational people about safer driving, so some drivers will be given advice about their driving while others, who have committed offences, will be prosecuted.
Martin Surl, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire where the kit is being tested, said;
‘We now have a chance to test a new model of collaborative road policing which, if it proves a success, can be put into practice elsewhere.
'The aim is not just to penalise motorists but to uphold the law by creating a change in people's behaviour. But the police will enforce the law when necessary.'
At Road Angel, we welcome anything that helps make our roads a safer place and our motorists better, safer and more aware of the hazards around them and those that they may cause.
Remember, speed limits are there for a reason as are signs about changing road conditions and the need to switch lanes. Also, please do NOT use your mobile phone behind the wheel, it is hugely dangerous, not to mention illegal.
There are so many options for you to go hands free, take a look at the selection from our friends at Car Audio Centre for ideas for Christmas gifts or if you are concerned about the ever-changing speed limits, you can buy our fantastic Road Angel Pure right here.
