More speed cameras coming as latest technology being rolled out

More speed cameras are coming to Gloucestershire roads[1] and some existing ones will be upgraded in a bid to reduce the number of serious and fatal crashes in the county. Safety enforcement cameras will be appearing in new locations in early 2026 after a Gloucestershire County Council decision. The network of cameras will be upgraded and expanded to improve driver behaviour.

New cameras will go where crash data shows they are needed the most. The council also plans to review its current network of existing roadside safety cameras[2], which play a vital role in encouraging safer driving, as well as reducing speeding and breaches of traffic offences, such as ignoring red lights. However, the current system does not use up-to-date technology and needs to be reviewed so that the right cameras are used at the right locations, to maximise the positive impact on road safety.

A report was presented to cabinet at a meeting on Wednesday (July 23) and the proposals were unanimously approved. It will allow the introduction of new safety cameras and the upgrading of the existing network of safety camera sites. The aim is to reduce the number of people who are killed and seriously injured on our roads by reducing speeding and improving compliance with traffic laws, making roads safer for all road users.

The council will work with the police to implement safety enforcement camera systems. The proposals support the Road Safety Policy goals of reducing collisions by 50 per cent between 2022 and 2032 and the wider transport strategy, which aims to encourage active travel, reduce carbon emissions, and make streets more welcoming for pedestrians and cyclists. Cllr Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for sustainable transport and road safety at Gloucestershire County Council[3], said: "This is about putting safety first.

We want to make sure our roads are safer for everyone. "By investing in better enforcement tools, we can help prevent accidents and save lives. It's a step towards a more responsible driving culture and a more secure environment for all who use our roads."

A cabinet paper report says the contract would be awarded to Jenoptik UK Limited, which has supplied and installed recent average speed cameras. Its equipment fully meets the needs of GCC and Gloucestershire police in respect of camera operations and enforcement, the report said. The recommendation backed by cabinet on Wednesday said: "Gloucestershire Constabulary use Jenoptik UK Limited's IT software and equipment for a site in the county operated for National Highways, a site on B4063 cycle spine and will operate the two newest sites on A436 and A46 with cameras provided by this supplier.

"Gloucestershire Constabulary will have a contract with Jenoptik UK Limited for back-office elements to operate the cameras including IT software and equipment." The new contract is set to be awarded later this summer, with implementation planned for early next year.

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References

1. ^ roads (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ roadside safety cameras (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
3. ^ Gloucestershire County Council (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)