Guidance

Speedmeter, traffic light and lane enforcement camera handbook

A guide to type approval procedures for devices used for road traffic law enforcement in Great Britain.

From:
Home Office
Published
18 December 2023

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Speedmeter, traffic light and prohibited lane enforcement camera handbook

PDF, 1.13 MB, 83 pages

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Submission form: Home Office type approval of collision reduction equipment

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Submission process guidance: Home Office type approval of collision reduction equipment

PDF, 389 KB, 25 pages

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Details

This handbook describes the approval process for equipment enforcing:

  • speed limits
  • traffic lights
  • prohibited lanes

It includes:

  • technical requirements for equipment
  • methods of measurement
  • procedures to follow to get type approval

The handbook should be read with the submission form and submission process guidance.

Published 18 December 2023