M42 Automated Tracking System

[Bludger]

I have received some intelligence from a reasonably dependable source that the new digital automated tracking system between Junctions 3 and 7b on the M42 are scheduled to go live on 1 April (not an early April Fool!)

There are 276 digital cameras set to a 2mph tolerance. You will see no flash the first you will know will be when the £60 fine and 3 points land on your doormat!

[codlord]

Although there may be 276 cameras, according to this site, there are only 8 enforcement cameras operated by West Mids Police, the rest are just CCTV:
http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/m42/

So if that is true, and there is a camera for each lane and there are 4 lanes each way, then that means there is only one spot each way with enforcement cameras. Although I suppose they could have wizzy cameras that cover all four lanes in 4 places each way? They do cost £45,000 each!

Also see:
http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/4686.aspx

[DaveD]

deep Joy.....I use that stretch every couple of months on the way up to mrs daves dad in caernarfon...............

[Gizmo]

Some years ago they were bringing in the Cameras that look like 4 barrel gun that could see through all weather conditions.

Came from a guy in the company who knew someone that worked for the company that tested, made the cameras. Not been down that way for > 5 years now and with moving companies havent' kept in touch so dont know whats going on these days regarding all the cameras.