CCTV Enforcement Vehicles Go Electric
New cars will be used to catch people breaking parking and traffic rules
The two new vehicles with roof mounted cameras
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Some motorists in Wandsworth receiving fines will at least have the compensation that they were caught by an environmentally friendly electric powered CCTV vehicle.
The borough is about to take delivery of two cars equipped with front and rear facing cameras which will be used to capture evidence of parking contraventions and some moving traffic offences.
The cars, Peugeot e208s, will have a range of uses, including gather evidence of motorists who block “school keep clear” spaces and also at accident hotspots where drivers contravene ‘no entry’ signs, ignore no turn restrictions or drive the wrong way down one way streets. Other uses could include enforcing the rules about parking in designated cycle lanes.
Previous camera cars operated by the council are being replaced as part of the council’s efforts to tackle climate change. They needed engines running for the camera to work – but the new models can operate normally without emitting any exhaust fumes.
Transport spokesman Cllr John Locker said:, “Using an environmentally friendly electric vehicle instead of petrol engined versions means a cheaper and cleaner operation. As well as lower running costs these vehicles will help deliver better air quality.
“We will be using them primarily to help improve road safety at sensitive locations. These include outside school entrances where parking on the yellow zig zag markings puts children at risk.
"And we know of locations where drivers ignore road signs and carry out unlawful manoeuvres that endanger pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers. As well as delivering cleaner air these electric vehicles will help us deliver safer streets too.”
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February 3, 2022
