Super-camera to catch more traffic violations in UK

Image
Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Sep 23 2013 | 3:46 PM IST
A super-camera capable of catching even the most minor traffic offences is set to be introduced across the UK.
The robocamera can catch up to 50 times as many drivers as conventional speed cameras.
Called ZenGrab LaneWatch, the digital cameras can be attached to lampposts and do not require advance warning signs, 'Daily Express' reported.
The new cameras can catch out motorists who stop in yellow boxes and make illegal U-turns.
A box junction is a road traffic control measure designed to prevent congestion and gridlock at junctions.
The footage is transmitted by 3G to the council to decide whether to issue penalty or not.
There has been a huge increase in the number of traffic contraventions detected by Westminster Council in UK.
The two roads in central London where it is testing the cameras spotted a staggering 1,076 contraventions over four weeks, the report said.
On the other hand, current CCTV, on which index plates can be blurred, only caught 271 minor offences in a year.
The camera system has already been used during the London Olympics to enforce the Games Lanes reserved for athletes and officials.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Sep 23 2013 | 3:46 PM IST

Next Story