Traffic Master
Often mistaken for a form of speed camera, the
Traffic Master system takes the form of blue camera like devices normally either
situated on a blue pole by the road side or fixed to a bridge across all lanes
of traffic.
The purpose of the Traffic Master system is to feed traffic
information back to the control centre to highlight slow moving traffic (i.e.
traffic jams), and then to relay this information to its customers via various
multimedia products. visit http://www.trafficmaster.co.uk/ for more
information.
theres also locations here http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/database/EMD/index.htm
Well theres been a few questions lately. Thought it might be of use to have a
page so people know whats looking at them! Theres always the arguement that the
police and/or government are fleecing us, but its always worth remembering that
on the roads in the built up areas, its a reminder that theres a speed limit for
a reason.
Gatso Meter Speed CamerasThe Gatso speed camera uses radar technology (radar
type 24), the equipment can be used in a stationary position, in a car, in a
trailer on a tripod or from a moving vehicle. Fixed installation post (F.I.P)
Gatso speed cameras are rear facing as they use a 'flash' to capture the image
required for prosecution, which would distract a driver if forward facing.
Truvelo Speed CamerasThe forward facing Truvelo camera system is designed to
take photographs of the front of a passing vehicle. This allows the picture
taken to show the driver of the vehicle as well. In countries such as
Switzerland, Germany and the Scandinavian countries driver recognition is a
required factor to enable a successful prosecution of a speed or red light
offence. A single front photograph, taken just after the vehicle has crossed the
piezo sensors used for speed measurement, includes all the secondary check
information required. To avoid the 'flash' which is given out by a rear facing
Gatso camera the Truvelo system uses an infra red flash which produces no
visible 'flash' to the approaching driver. Pictured above; a forward facing
Truvelo speed camera, sometimes referred to as a 'pink eye'.
Traffic Light CamerasThe RLC system is triggered by sensors or ground loops that
are cut into road surface as a vehicle passes over them, while a red light is
shown. The Red Light Camera was originally used to measure red light offences.
Nowadays the RLC can also be used in combination with speed measurement, similar
to that of a Gatso Meter rear facing speed camera (radar type 24 technology) and
can therefore also record the speed of the offending motorist as well. So you
could end with a speeding offence as well as a traffic light offence, if you go
through a red light camera!
Rubber strips in the road calculate your speed as you pass over them via the
small telltale grey post which sits along side. The DS2 system requires a mobile
camera usually in a van to plug into this grey post inorder to photograph you.
They cant calculate your speed without the van plugging the camera in the post
so watch for it nearby. Difficult to spot if you are not using a GPS Speed
Camera Warning System. Cant capture your speed unless the van with camera is
plugged into the grey post. Sometimes the strips in the road are only on one
side of the road.
PEEK Traffic Speed CamerasPeek Traffic B.V., founded in 1990 and based in the
Netherlands. Manufacture a range of speed detecting cameras, using either loops
within the roads surface or radar. The most popular in the UK is similar in
design to a rear facing Gasto using a normal double-flash. PEEK Traffic cameras
within the United Kingdom are in minority use compared with the Gasto Meter.
Counties currently using PEEK Traffic cameras include; Leicestershire, Greater
London and Berkshire.
SPECS System Speed Violation Detection Deterrent, SVDD is the digital brain
which the SPECS system is based upon, it uses state of the art video system with
Automatic Number Plate Reading (ANPR) digital technology. Consisting of two
video cameras each fitted with infra red illuminators, giving the ability to
work 24hrs 7days a week.
SPECS are fitted either at the roadside or central reservation a set distance
apart to create a speed controlled zone, or where appropriate, groups of cameras
can be linked to create a speed controlled network. Mounted to a single or
doubled armed distinctive blue SPECS column, they are linked together via
computer.
As vehicles pass between the entry and exit camera points their number plates
are digitally recorded, whether speeding or not. Then, by ANPR recognition, the
images on the video of matching number plates are paired up, and because each
image carries a date and time stamp, the computer can then work out your average
speed between the cameras, and then will make a decision if the preset speed
threshold is triggered. This data is then digitally stored on a central
computer, so that there is no need for film to be collected and changed at the
cameras site
Mobile & Handheld DevicesPolice Constabularies across the country use a
variety of mobile and hand devices to catch speeding motorists. These systems
include; Mini-Gatso, TSS system (see above) and Teletraffic (laser guns).
Mini-Gatso, the technology used in a Mini-Gatso unit is very similar to that
used within a fixed position Gatso speed camera, using radar type 24 (see
above). Teletraffic, police camera teams use this as a vehicle based system
which can be set up to detect speeding traffic from a distance of 1000 metres
using laser technology. The device is aimed on a vehicle number plate and which
is then recorded on video film with the associated speed. This system is
generally best for tackling lengths of road, and may be used outside of signed
locations.
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