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Siemens SafeZone speed cameras explained
The Sicore ANPR cameras used with SafeZone are compact and discrete making them difficult to spot in use on the road network of Britain. The Siemens speed cameras are highly efficient at catching speed motorists and they have a support team that works 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks to maintain the SafeZone speed cameras.
Cities, towns, villages, urban areas and school zones are common places to find Siemens SafeZone speed cameras. The Siemens speed cameras use Home Office Type Approve average speed enforcement speed cameras which are base*d on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. These cameras not only meant to enforce the road speed limit but also assist in reducing traffic congestion.
SafeZone monitors and enforces speed limits over a stretch of road between pairs of speed cameras. The cameras can then calculate motorists average speed through a specified zone. SafeZone ANPR speed cameras can be installed on Dual Carriageways, Cantilever poles or gantries over multi-lane roads. The Siemens speed cameras capture your number plate between two or more locations to calculate your average speed and issue a speeding fine if your average speed is above the speed enforced limit.
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How do the Siemens SafeZone speed cameras work?
Enforcement zones range from 75 metres to many kilometres. SafeZone is approved for 24/7 speed limit enforcement at speeds between 20mph and 140mph. The Siemens speed cameras cam be used in urban, rural and motorway roads. Due to the discrete installation these speed cameras can be installed in residential areas without appearing obtrusive and can help to manage traffic flow as well as enforce the speed limit. Installation can be made on existing street furniture such as bridges, etc. Siemens cameras can enforce speed limits on single or bi-directional across 2 lanes.
Dimensions of typical SafeZone Speed Cameras
When pole-mounted the dimensions are 241mm x 125mm x 350mm (W x D x H).
When ground-mounted outstation cabinet the dimensions are 400mm x 300mm x 1100mm (W x D x H).
No film
The Siemens speed cameras do not use film to capture evidence of speeding motorists. Instead they record encrypted data and forward the data directly to a computer for decrypting and viewing/issuing potential offences (notice of intended prosecution) from the local police force. Time and date stamp is also recorded for additional evidence of the offence. Tamper detection prevents people from interfering with the operation of the SafeZone cameras. 3G wireless data connection from the camera sends speeding offence data to a central computer for processing.
London Siemens SafeZone speed camera installations
Transport for London has awarded Siemens a contract to replace existing speed cameras in a Safety Camera Replacement Project. This contract between Transport for London and Siemens involves the deployment of over 100 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) speed cameras to enforce speeds along four main routes across London plus service and maintenance.
The Siemens Safe Zone speed cameras are highly effective at achieving high driver compliance to speed limits.
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Points and Penalties
The absolute minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a fine of £100. A minimum of 3 penalty points will also be added to your driving licence.
However, depending on the road speed limit and your actual recorded speed in the speeding offence a court summons may be generated in place of the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) through the post with the code SP10, SP20, SP30, SP40 or SP50. Read more about speeding fines.
Also, if it is your first speeding offence you may be invited by letter to undertake a national driver offender retraining scheme course with your local Police force.
It cannot be detected by radar and laser speed camera detectors - you will need a GPS speed camera detector.
Last updated: 6th August 2024