The new technology will identify ‘rowdy drivers’ and reduce noise pollution.
The Department for Transport has revealed that new technology is being trialled across parts of the UK that can detect anti-social drivers. The Transport Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan,has confirmed that the trial will run across four locations to tackle noise pollution on some of Britain’s loudest streets.states that the new technology uses a video camera in conjunction with a number of microphones to accurately pinpoint excessively noisy vehicles as they pass by.
Road noise is a serious problem that can cause many personal and societal issues. It is known to contribute to health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes and dementia, and the annual social cost of urban road noise, including lost productivity from sleep disturbance and health costs is estimated to be up to £10 billion.
Noise Abatement Society chief executive Gloria Elliott OBE said: “Excessively noisy vehicles and anti-social driving causes disturbance, stress, anxiety and pain to many. It is unsafe and disrupts the environment and people’s peaceful enjoyment of their homes and public places.Communities across the UK are increasingly suffering from this entirely avoidable blight.
“The Noise Abatement Society applauds rigorous, effective, evidence-based solutions to address this issue and protect the public.”, the trials will continue for two months across the country. The department continues to work closely with all local authorities and MPs to tackle rowdy, illegal noise disruption from traffic.So, where are the trails taking place? Here’s everything we know about the new ‘noise camera’ technology.
The areas where the technology is trialled was determined following a competition launched by the Department of Transport that identified the areas to host the cameras in April and the department also carried out extensive testing at a private test track facility took place to perfect the technology.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Shimano introduces 'rowdy' RX8 and RX8R gravel shoesRace-performance meets rugged gravel riding with lightweight, breathable construction and enhanced fit, claims Shimano
Lire la suite »
New roadside ‘noise cameras’ to be installed to crack down on boy racersIf the trial is successful, the government said the cameras could be rolled out nationwide
Lire la suite »
Bradford noise-detecting camera to crack down on boy racersThe units record noise levels and take pictures as part of a trial to reduce road noise pollution.
Lire la suite »
Boy racers targeted using noise-detecting camera in anti-social behaviour clampdownThe device includes a camera to record an image of the vehicle and microphones to detect its noise level, forming a 'digital package of evidence' which can be examined by police in order to issue fines.
Lire la suite »
Crackdown on boy racers and supercar drivers revving engines near Alderley EdgeA noise-activated camera will be introduced before the end of the month
Lire la suite »
Benefits must rise in line with inflation or 'lives will be lost', experts warnGovernments across the world have been issued the warning amid the worsening cost of living crisis
Lire la suite »