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Guidance: Speedmeter, traffic light and lane enforcement camera handbook

Home Office

November 13
09:39 2024

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This handbook, amendment to the handbook and frequently asked questions document 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.

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Updates to this page

Published 18 December 2023
Last updated 13 November 2024 +show all updates
  1. Added 'Amendments to the speedmeter, traffic light and prohibited lane enforcement camera handbook (Amendment A)' and 'Frequently asked questions: Home Office type approval of road traffic law enforcement devices'. Updated the submission form and submission process guidance.

  2. First published.

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