Average speed cameras - Teaching drivers to slow down

A recent trial of average speed cameras near a dorset school led to significant reductions in the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit, according to the developer of the safezone camera, siemens

The SafeZone trial in Pool reduced the number of cars driving past the Springdale First School at speeds in excess of 40mph by three quarters

The SafeZone trial in Pool reduced the number of cars driving past the Springdale First School at speeds in excess of 40mph by three quarters

A six-month trial to test a solution to reduce vehicle speeds in urban areas and improve road safety has, according to Siemens, “produced very encouraging results”. Three new SafeZone average speed safety cameras, developed by Siemens, were installed outside Springdale First School in Poole last September to improve road safety for school children and local residents. The three cameras were installed along Springdale Road with each single camera monitoring two lanes of traffic. The...

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