01/06/23

Modern Motoring Offences Detection Measures | Kangs Motoring Offences Defence Solicitors

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Modern technology is increasingly being utilised by Councils across the country in the pursuit of motorists committing motoring offences.

Suki Randhawa comments upon two of these recent approaches aimed at apprehending those breaching Road Traffic Laws.

Recognised as one of the leading criminal defence firms in the country, Kangs Solicitors is ‘Top ranked’ by the leading Legal Directories The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

Kangs Solicitors has been awarded Criminal Law Firm of the Year by the Legal 500 and individual solicitors in the firm are regularly recognised for their expertise.

For an initial no obligation discussion, please contact our team at any of the offices detailed
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New Detection Methods

Devon and Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police now employs a ‘Drones Unit’ which enables officers to monitor from the sky motorists’ speeds and to record incidents of dangerous driving.

It is believed that this employment of mechanical drones represents new innovation in the UK, following in the wake of experiments conducted in mainland Europe.

The Force’s Head of Road Policing, Chief Inspector Ben Asprey, said that technology enabled motorists to be tracked from a distance of 3.7 miles, commenting:

‘We can track somebody’s poor driving or poor riding and then we can direct a patrol, stop that vehicle and deal with them accordingly.’

Humberside

Humberside Police now utilise a ‘Traffic Enforcement Van’ which is equipped with hi-tech cameras and AI technology, designed to detect those committing such offences as speeding, using mobile phones whilst driving, failing to wear a seatbelt or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Cameras attached to a tall pole protruding from the roof of the van, are able to observe a vehicle’s interior and identify potential offenders.  The recorded images are reviewed by police or civilian workers who identify any offences which have been committed.

During a trial period lasting four hours, twenty-two drivers were observed using mobile phones and thirty-four drivers failing to wear seatbelts.

How Can We Help?

If you are facing, or anticipate facing, prosecution for any alleged motoring offence(s), it is imperative that you seek expert legal guidance to consider your position including any potential defences which may be available to you.

The team at Kangs advises and defends clients facing allegations of motoring offences of every nature on a daily basis and will be pleased to assist you.

If you need expert help and advice, please do not hesitate to contact our team through any of the following:

If we can be of assistance, our Team is available via telephone 0333 370 4333 and by email info@kangssolicitors.co.uk.

We provide initial no obligation discussion at our three offices in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Alternatively, discussions can be held virtually through live conferencing or telephone.

Contact:

Sukhdip Randhawa

Email Sukhdip

0121 449 9888

020 7936 6396

0161 817 5020

Helen Holder

Email Helen

0121 449 9888

020 7936 6396

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