New camera vans in the West Midlands can detect offences like drunk driving from a mile away.
Four new vans are coming to the West Midlands. The vans can operate all day and night. Each van costs about £47,000. They have tech to stop bad driving.
The vans have very strong cameras. Cameras can see drivers using phones. They can spot drug or alcohol use. This works from a mile away.
Simon Foster approved £188,000 for the vans. The money helps West Midlands police. He wants roads to be much safer.
Speeding causes many crashes, he stated clearly. Police aim to tackle speeding problems. The money improves catching speeding drivers, so roads will become safer.
Dangerous driving is not acceptable here. Many people died from speeding. The vans should greatly improve road safety and act as a real deterrent.
The new cameras target the worst offenses. These include speeding and drunk driving. Not wearing seatbelts is another offense, as is using a mobile phone.
Road injuries increased greatly in the West Midlands. Sadly, 1,149 people died or got hurt in 2023. Now, the police want to cut deaths by half by 2030.
Eight new vans make a difference. Superintendent Gareth Mason gave a clear warning: you will get caught if you speed.
More vans mean more visibility. They will target known speeding areas. This sends a strong anti-speeding message. Doubling vans is a major change.
The police can now enforce the law better. Superintendent Mason thanked the PCC for securing the money.
Together, they want to lower speeds. The goal is to change drivers’ mindsets. Drive safely and keep others from risk.