MAV Systems launches BayiQ ANPR camera
MAV Systems has announces the launch of its new BayiQ ANPR camera, a purpose-built solution designed to help transport authorities, parking operators, and local councils maximise bay utilisation, reduce misuse, and improve the overall driver experience. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates across the UK and beyond, the demand for smarter, more efficient parking and EV […]
New Acusensus AI cameras helping Sussex Police detect traffic offences
New AI cameras are being used to help Sussex Police target offenders and save lives. Sussex is the latest force to deploy the Acusensus solution, which went live today (13 April), that is designed specifically to detect drivers using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt. These are among the ‘fatal five’ offences, and […]
Operation Tramline continues to highlight drivers’ mobile phone use
Police officers in North Wales stopped nearly 50 drivers as part of a continued effort to improve safety on some of the region’s busiest roads. Officers from the Roads Crime Unit took part in Op Tramline, a national roads policing initiative which uses an unmarked heavy goods vehicle provided by National Highways. The specialist HGV […]
Overweight vehicle causes Menai Bridge closure
The Menai Suspension Bridge was forced to close temporarily on Friday to allow an inspection to be carried out after an “overweight” vehicle crossed the structure. There is currently a weight restriction in place on the bridge as repair works are ongoing, says North Wales Live. When this is breached the bridge has to shut […]
North Northamptonshire Council Executive to approve new Speed Management Policy
North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive look set to approve a new, county-wide Speed Management Policy that outlines out a clear and consistent approach to how speed limits are assessed, set and managed. The draft policy brings together all existing speed management practices into a single policy. The policy aims to improve transparency and provide clarity around […]
Green Party paper outlines 55mph motorway limit plans
The UK’s 70mph speed limit could be reduced to 55mph under Green Party plans to target drivers. A policy paper drawn up by the party has listed proposals to wage what the Conservative Party have branded as a “war on motorists”, according to the Daily Telegraph. The plans include “incrementally” increasing taxes on motoring, reducing the number […]
Southampton: Traffic signal decision ‘disappointing’; City set to implement 20mph streets
Southampton City Council has defended a ‘disappointing’ decision to not amend traffic signals on a major junction. The signal timing at the Tebourba Way and Romsey Road junction was changed in January to improve right turns at the junction, with the council saying this was due to reports of accidents, says the Daily Echo. However, […]
From automated pods to invisible payments: more insights shaping our roads from Intertraffic Amsterdam thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, TRL and AGD Systems
In this final bonus episode of Highways Voices from Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, we bring you more conversations highlighting how innovation is already transforming transport systems, from airports to urban streets. We hear how automated vehicles are moving staff around Schiphol Airport and pointing towards scalable platooned transport systems, while in cities, attention turns to logistics, […]
Netherlands’ truck toll scheme to go live on 1 July
The Netherlands will implement its truck tolling scheme on 1 July 2026, from when owners will pay per kilometre drvien. This also applies to foreign vehicles, as is already the case in several other European countries. The truck toll applies on almost all Dutch highways and on some provincial and municipal roads. The Eurovignette for the Netherlands […]
Inverclyde 20mph zones to begin this month
New 20mph speed limits will be introduced across Inverclyde’s roads network in April. Drivers are being encouraged to be ready for the change from 30mph to 20mph when it takes effect on Monday 27 April 2026 in over 1000 local roads. The changes are being implemented by Inverclyde Council in line with the national 20mph […]