Guidance

Speedmeter, traffic light and lane enforcement camera handbook

A guide to type approval procedures for devices used for road traffic law enforcement in Great Britain.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 18 December 2023
• Last updated: 13 November 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Speedmeter, traffic light and prohibited lane enforcement camera handbook

PDF, 1.13 MB, 83 pages

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Amendments to the speedmeter, traffic light and prohibited lane enforcement camera handbook (Amendment A)

PDF, 252 KB, 13 pages

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Frequently asked questions: Home Office type approval of road traffic law enforcement devices

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Submission form: Home Office type approval of collision reduction equipment

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Submission process guidance: Home Office type approval of collision reduction equipment

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Details

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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Published 18 December 2023
Last updated 13 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 13 November 2024

   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. 18 December 2023

   First published.