Automatic Distance/Time Speedmeter Handbook (Second Edition) Provisional
- Published: Home Office Scientific Development Branch, 2005
- Authors: Dr S R Lewis
- Date Added: 15 Mar 2013
- Last Update: 15 Mar 2013
Objectives:
To describe the technical requirements in order to achieve type approval for new Distance/Speedmeter Devices for police use in theUK.
Methodology:
The document summarises the procedure which must be followed by equipment manufacturers.
Key Findings:
-
Road traffic law now facilitates the introduction of new methods of speed detection, especially those that permit automatic and unattended detection by using a camera to record the offending motorist.
-
This is one of a series of handbooks which contain a description of the technical requirements to be met for consideration of type-approval of certain types of speedmeter which are prescribed devices for the purposes of the road traffic legislation.
-
The handbooks are intended to be a reference for manufacturers wishing to develop or sell existing products to the police service inGreat Britain.
-
The handbooks contain not only a list of technical requirements but also guidance on methods of measurement, construction requirements and the procedures to be followed in seeking type approval.
-
This handbook covers speedmeters which automatically measure average speed from the time taken to travel between two positions a known distance apart.
Themes:
Type approval, Distance/Time Speedmeters, Average speed cameras.
Comments:
Performance and procedural requirements rather than a research document.
Free