Added Value

Safer

Wherever SPECS cameras are installed, casualties reduce. This reduction is seen along the entire monitored section, not just at a camera location, as you would see with a ‘spot speed’ camera. This is true within roadworks too, where construction sites have actually shown lower casualty levels during the works when compared with prior periods. Get In Touch

Smoother

SPECS cameras result in drivers travelling at a steady, moderated rate. This reduces the ‘speed variability’ seen with stop/start behaviour and that in turn results in improved journey reliability. This is particularly beneficial within roadworks, because when vehicles travel at a steady rate, it significantly reduces the risk of a collision and the associated injuries – this was quickly recognised as a benefit in TASCAR, leading to longer works areas that continued to flow. Get In Touch

Greener

When travelling at a moderated speed with little accelerating or braking, vehicles burn less fuel, emit fewer emissions, make less road noise and reduce the wear on the road surface. Recent trials have demonstrated that air quality significantly improves, with a 50% reduction in NO2 levels reported, which is particularly beneficial in areas where stop/start HGV traffic within roadworks could potentially lead to a decrease in air quality. Get In Touch

Fairer

The travelling public are clear that they consider SPECS cameras to be fairer than ‘spot speed’, with the system providing a natural amount of leeway, rather than suddenly capturing a vehicle at one specific location. The number of tickets issued in a SPECS system is typically around 1/10th the number seen from ‘spot speed’, despite covering a much longer section of carriageway, and with the huge number of vehicles that travel through a motorway roadworks scheme, this helps to maintain public acceptance. Get In Touch

Data & Reporting

This ‘speed profile’ chart shows the vehicle speeds for all journeys monitored through a SPECS TASCAR scheme. It clearly shows that the vast majority of vehicles are travelling at or around the posted speed limit, ensuring the safe and steady flow of traffic. Very few vehicles are above 55mph or below 40mph, which demonstrates a very small variation in speed – this is proven to result in better flows of traffic, preventing stop/start behaviour, delivering more reliable journey times and increasing safety.

Stock

Jenoptik have a vast stock of TASCAR equipment with hundreds of cameras, columns and portable bases out on site across the UK at any one time, with much more in storage for when needed. During periods of peak demand, we have operated up to 50 TASCAR installations, simultaneously.

Police Interfaces

Jenoptik has worked with all UK Police force areas, and have the necessary equipment and interfaces in place to integrate with their back office systems. Most UK police forces also operate Jenoptik equipment in permanent installations too, meaning that no additional training or integration is usually required.

Design assistance

Jenoptik are the unrivalled experts in delivery TASCAR solutions to temporary roadworks schemes. Enforcement projects can be challenging, with a high degree of potential risk if the scheme is not delivered appropriately and correctly. Our teams work on roadworks enforcement schemes every day of every year, providing systems, which are proven, fit for purpose and perceived to be fair by the traveling public. We provide all of the necessary guidance, advice and support that is needed throughout the whole life cycle of a TASCAR project, with a unique understanding of the complex factors involved in the design, implementation and operation of speed enforcement systems.
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