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.

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