Frequently Asked Questions

What about maintenance and ongoing costs?

>The roadside unit has been designed to look after itself as best it can. Depending on traffic dirt, etc, you may have to wipe clean the camera window and polish the solar cell occasionally to keep it in tip-top condition. We provide user maintenance tips as a download when you purchase the unit. Or, you can return it to us for refurbishment at a modest charge.

There is a small but necessary annual cost to maintain the data connectivity for the second and subsequent years. This keeps the unit connected to the mobile network (much like a smartphone data plan) and also gives you access to the dashboard to view results.

All in all, we've tried to make the effective management of speed in your community as affordable as possible.

Does AutoSpeedWatch log total traffic volumes or just speeders?

>Yes; within it's limitations. AutoSpeedWatch is primarily focused on changing driver behaviours and identifying the worst and most persistent speeders, but a new feature does provide some location statistics, including (daytime) volumes and average speeds. Some of these stats are actual, and some are estimated; this is because the unit is solar powered and cannot always capture every speeder. It does however, provide useful information on speed and time distributions, plus average speeds, and a risk analysis of each location.

If you need precise 24hr survey information on volumes of traffic then a dedicated traffic logging product will more likely suit your need.

AutoNoiseWatch is a dedicated vehicle noise camera system for the identification of noisy vehicles. Like AutoSpeedWatch it also includes some statistics reporting, but if statistics are your prime concern then a dedicated traffic logging device will more likely perform better.

What is the size and weight of the Roadside Unit?

>The roadside unit has been built to be small and discreet. It's about the size of a book ; 200mm x 175mm x 63mm, and it weighs less than a kilo. The solar cell used to power the unit is incorporated in the top of the Roadside unit, so there's no need for mains power. Easy!

What is the Roadside Unit supplied with?

>The Roadside Unit is supplied with a medium fixing band suitable for a standard sign post (76mm - 120mm), a wrench and a security bit to fix band. It is now also supplied with a Restart Tool to ease installation by enabling the Easy Align function.

Is postage included in the purchase price?

>For orders above £245 and within the UK mainland, yes, postage is included. For everything else there is a variable charge depending on the service and destination. Delivery charges are detailed during the checkout process.

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About AutoHGVWatch

AutoHGVWatch, an HGV camera and sister product to AutoSpeedWatch, automatically records HGVs and large vehicles to provide intelligence for targeted enforcement.

Identifies large vehicles / lorries
Shows habits of where and when the vehicle is used
Provides efficient intelligence for Police enforcement
Easy installation & use
Very low Capital and Operating costs

It is NOT an enforcement camera; It does not issue fines or directly penalise. Instead AutoHGVWatch identifies Heqavy Goods vehicles and large lorries that shouldn't be using that route, detailing where and when the HGV tends to be used. This allows effective targeted police enforcement. See how it works.

Network of interconnected HGV monitoring units
Improves police efficiency & reduces resources required
Allows targeted, prioritised enforcement measures
Provides feedback to Community groups

Although very cost-effective it has some limitations: Being solar-powered makes it easy to install, but it does mean that it relies of good solar energy. In low winter sun, it may need to sometimes briefly rest to recharge, but it self-manages it's energy and will jump back into life as soon as it can. At present it only records HGVs during daylight hours, but a night-capable upgrade is in development. It makes it easy to police against the scourge of HGVs using inappropriate routes.

AutoHGVWatch is designed compliant with legislation, is non-intrusive, and provides intelligence for appropriate policing measures. It allows a closer and more productive relationship between the police and the communities affected by anti-social vehicles.

About Autospeedwatch Limited

Following the success of AutoSpeedWatch we have also developed the HGV camera 'AutoHGVWatch' to improve community amenity and reduce anti-social behaviours, whilst keeping the cost to the community as low as possible. Autospeedwatch Limited is a privately owned innovations business based in Somerset.