Mobile Speed Camera Van Speed Camera
Police or safety camera partnership operated mobile cameras deployed in vans at changing locations.
Manufacturer
Various (LTI 20/20, ProVida)
Detection Method
Laser (LiDAR) + digital photograph
Flash
No visible flash
Speed Tolerance
Same NPCC guideline, but handheld devices may have wider tolerance in practice
How Mobile Speed Camera Van Cameras Work
Laser speed measuring device (LiDAR) operated from inside a van. Measures speed of individual vehicles. Operator aims laser at target vehicle.
Key Facts
Does It Flash?
No visible flash
Typical Locations
Lay-bys, bridges, side roads with clear view. Locations rotated regularly.
Count in UK
380
Detection Method
Laser (LiDAR) + digital photograph
How to Identify a Mobile Speed Camera Van
- White or silver van with darkened rear window
- May have small opening in rear window or roof
- Often parked in lay-bys facing traffic
- Camera lens visible if you look carefully
Where to Find Mobile Speed Camera Van Cameras
Mobile Speed Camera Van cameras are most commonly found in the following areas:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mobile Speed Camera Van cameras flash?
No, Mobile Speed Camera Van cameras do not produce a visible flash. They use laser (lidar) + digital photograph without any flash unit.
How accurate are Mobile Speed Camera Van speed cameras?
Mobile Speed Camera Van cameras are type-approved by the Home Office and are highly accurate. The NPCC guideline allows a tolerance of the speed limit + 10% + 2 mph before prosecution. Same NPCC guideline, but handheld devices may have wider tolerance in practice
How do Mobile Speed Camera Van cameras detect speed?
Laser speed measuring device (LiDAR) operated from inside a van. Measures speed of individual vehicles. Operator aims laser at target vehicle.
Where are Mobile Speed Camera Van cameras typically found?
Lay-bys, bridges, side roads with clear view. Locations rotated regularly.
Other Camera Types
Gatso
The most common fixed speed camera in the UK, named after inventor Maurice Gatsonides.
1,240 in the UK
Truvelo
A forward-facing fixed speed camera that photographs the driver. Unlike Gatso, it uses infrared flash invisible to drivers.
485 in the UK
SPECS (Average Speed)
Average speed camera system using ANPR to calculate speed over a distance. Cannot be beaten by braking at camera locations.
620 in the UK