Videalert has announced that its digital video platform, used for the enforcement of parking, bus lane and moving traffic contraventions, has received DfT Manufacturers Certification as an approved device by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) on behalf of the Welsh Government.
David Richmond, CEO of Videalert, says: “We are pleased to have achieved this accreditation which will significantly speed up the installation process for councils throughout Wales that wish to enforce moving traffic contraventions. It provides councils with access to the latest digital enforcement system, which is already in widespread use across London and the UK, where it is helping to reduce congestion and improve traffic flows.”
The certified system uses Videalert’s Rapidly Deployable Server, also known as the ‘processor up the pole’, which supports up to ten cameras. This allows up to four more adjacent or close locations to the primary enforcement location to be supported using the same server via Wi-Fi links. This the product firm says reduces infrastructure and operating costs, speeds up the deployment process and maximises return on investment.
This VCA accreditation has been achieved under the Traffic Management Act 2004 that requires systems used to enforce moving traffic offences to be formally certified. It means that councils throughout Wales will no longer have to complete a Technical Construction File (TCF) for proposed installations, including details of all the components and connections, for submission to the VCA for formal approval.
Videalert’s Digital Video Platform now enables Welsh councils to capture the full range of moving traffic offences including:
Bus lanes
Bus lanes with adjacent parking
Banned turns
Box junctions
Restricted zones
Weight restrictions
One way traffic
About the product
The digital video platform can run multiple civil traffic enforcement, traffic management, school safety and police ANPR applications simultaneously. It combines ANPR with video analytics. This provides a layer of intelligence to track moving objects and capture only those vehicles actually committing an offence, something that cannot be achieved using traditional ANPR-only systems, the firm adds.
