The 'stealth vans' are repurposed old mobile speed vans which have been wrapped in a grey coating.
are currently testing so-called 'stealth vans', which could potentially be deployed to other areas of the UK if the trial proves successful. These undercover vehicles are simply existing speed vans that have been re-wrapped and painted in a matte grey colour, rather than the usual bright orange and yellow markings, reportedTypically, local police forces operate mobile speed cameras on roads that are deemed high-risk for accidents and speeding.
In the wake of the pandemic, driver safety has been on the decline, with research indicating that one out of every four fatal collisions on UK roads is a result of speeding. Shockingly, this means that over 2,500 people are seriously injured or harmed each year, due to inappropriate speeding.The efficacy of speed cameras in discouraging speeding and minimising the number of road accidents and casualties has been well-established.
This requires the driver to disclose the identity of the person who was driving the vehicle at the time of the offence, and failure to comply may result in a fine of £100 and three penalty points on their licence. The driver will have 28 days to share the details. “The safest way to drive is to assume that every van you see on the road is carrying a speed camera - then you’ll never break the limit, avoid fines and stay safe. For motorists that need that extra bit of help keeping within the limit there is technology available that provides drivers with key speed information and safety alerts.
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