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Driving in Greater Manchester? Watch out for the new 'ultra' speed cameras

By Mathilda Bartholomew | November 17, 2023

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New 'ultra' cameras spot speeding, phone use, and seatbelt negligence without flashing

Driving in Greater Manchester? Watch out for the new 'ultra' speed cameras

In Greater Manchester, the introduction of 'ultra cameras' aims to reduce road fatalities, responding to data revealing that 73% of collisions in the region result from human error.

The VECTOR-SR cameras, operational 24/7 and resembling traditional yellow speed cameras, differ in functionality. Unlike their counterparts, these advanced traffic cameras utilise infrared low-light technology, abstaining from flashing at speeding drivers.

Moving away from the need for painted road lines, these cameras can capture vehicles in both lanes. Greater Manchester Police emphasise that the cameras can nab speeders for various offenses, including mobile phone use and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Superintendent Gareth Parkin of GMP’s Safer Transport Team asserts, “The new and upgraded speed cameras across the city-region will ensure that drivers adhere to road speeds and do not engage in reckless or anti-social driving."

Highlighting the significance of speed limits in ensuring road safety, Parkin states, “Excessive speeds increase the chances of driver error, increase the time it takes for a vehicle to stop and can also increase fatalities in the event of a collision." The initiative aligns with the Mayor’s Challenge Fund (MCF) as part of "Vision Zero," a plan to eliminate road deaths.

Peter Boulton, Greater Manchester’s Head of Highways, emphasises the commitment to Vision Zero, aiming to reduce and eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries. Boulton underscores the importance of education alongside enforcement in addressing speeding, urging drivers to consider their behaviour on the road for the safety of all.

Supt Parkin concludes, “GMP will not allow the safety of our roads to be compromised by dangerous drivers, and appropriate action will always be taken against offenders."

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