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The 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash and can see inside driver's vehicles
Over 100 VECTOR-SR cameras are trialled to detect speeding and in-car offences, aiding enforcement that led to over 245,000 prosecutions in 2022 across the UK road network.
- On trials now, the UK is deploying Jenoptik's VECTOR-SR units, trialling over 100 ultra-speed cameras on UK roads to monitor motorists.
- Against a backdrop of an extensive camera network, there are around 7000 cameras across the UK's road camera network and 245,043 prosecutions in 2022.
- The cameras' capabilities include seeing inside vehicles and catching drivers speeding on either side, while detecting drivers not wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone with no visible flash.
- Enforcement-Wise, distracted driving carries clear penalties, as using a phone can result in a £200 fine and up to 6 points, while drivers face fines, points, or prosecution.
- Some drivers and advocates worry the new tech raises privacy concerns, but industry experts say the cameras aim to reduce distracted driving and align with Highway Code changes.
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