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What are the new white cameras on Londons main roads.Position above the road,there is a camera for every lane.

These cameras are mounted on a bar that is attatched to a post on the kerb. If,forexample, the road had 3 lanes then there would be 3 cameras on the bar. Each one positioned on the bar so it points to the center of the lane looking down.Unlike the usual speed cameras that have 2 elements (the lens and the flash) these camera are in 2 separate parts. One is the lens that looks similar to any cctv type camera. The other part seems to be a type of sensor. I've seen dozens of these cameras since they started to appear in the past 2 months. They're all on major roads around London but not in central London so they're not Congestion Charge cameras. What ever they are they're definately aimed at catching out motorists. But for what? Some of the sites I've seen them at are the A30 at Hatton Cross, on the A316 between the A4 and M4 and the A4 in Chiswick near the 2 BP petrol stations.

Public Comments

1. They are instant recognition cameras. They can tell in a second if a vehicle is stolen ,if it is insured and taxed and MOT'd The idea is to get all illegal motors off the road No tax or no insurance can result in the car being impounded and possibly crushed. No excuse can be given . Also an unlicensed driver can forfeit the car,, Good idea , hit them in the pocket hard. Instead of a £200 fine lose an £8000 car,, Seems sensible.Logic is if you can't afford tax and insurance you can't afford to have a car... Go by bus.
2. Instant recognition cameras are not the answer....it's far too easy to "clone" another car....just get a number plate the same as another car and drive past without Tax or insurance. The authorities are relying far too much on automatic equipment that can easily be defeated.
3. they are introducing a low emmision zone for lorries around london, up to £1000 a day for trucks that don't meet standards. Does not apply to cars YET......