Warwick-based global traffic safety equipment production company, Tele-Traffic UK, have today received a top industry award for developing a brand new speed camera that will have motorcyclists engaging their brains and applying their brakes. 

The Award for Innovation was presented by HRH Prince Michael of Kent at this year’s Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards in celebration of Tele-Traffic UK’s latest triumph, the Commander System.

Tele-Traffic UK Chairman, Frank Garratt, is delighted. He says: “This is yet another tool in the fight against a group that our customers identified as particularly difficult to tackle.”

The Commander is a bespoke system that aims to deter motorcyclists from speeding in built-up areas – a worrying propensity for more than half of all motorcyclists according to statistics published by the Department for Transport last year.

“Speeding in areas operating a strict 30mph speed limit is a problem we historically connect with motorists“, advises Frank Garratt. “This prompted the introduction of targeted road safety campaigns for television and radio encouraging motorists to slow down. But the big change came with the installation of speed enforcement systems.

“Regular speed cameras are perfectly sufficient when tracking the speed of vehicles with front-facing number plates”, he explains, “but they fall down when tasked with identifying vehicles with rear-facing number plates only, ie motorcycles. Our brief with the Commander, therefore, was to develop a new speed-capture device to tackle the limitations of existing single-angle capture technology.”

The Commander comprises van-based technology with 360° angle capability. Pictures are taken from the front, sides and back of the motorcycle to ensure maximum enforcement and identification, thereby significantly increasing the chances of successful prosecution.

In its 21st year, The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements and innovations of those who have improved road safety throughout Britain.

For more information contact Tele-Traffic on 01926 407272.