All of the cameras are located at collision hotspots that have a history of casualties. Every fixed camera is bright yellow and is visible from 60 yards in 40mph and below speed limit zones, and 100 yards in all other speed limit zones.

All fixed camera routes are signed so that road users are aware that safety cameras are in use on that route.

Fixed, mobile and red light safety cameras are operated on Derbyshire's roads.

Fixed Cameras

Derbyshire uses two types of fixed cameras: Gatso and Truvelo.

Gatso Camera

Use radar to detect the speed of oncoming vehicles and photograph the rear of vehicles.

Truvelo Cameras

Use sensors embedded in the road to measure the speed of oncoming vehicles and have the facility to photograph the front or rear of vehicles.

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Mobile Cameras

Four mobile safety camera vehicles are operated at around 100 sites across Derbyshire. The cameras, which are usually operated through the rear windows of the vans, use a laser device to measure the speed of vehicles coming towards or travelling away from the camera. The vehicles all bear the 'CREST Team' livery, which identifies to road users that cameras are in operation.

Two mobile Gatso safety cameras, which are operated at the roadside on a tripod, are also used at a number of sites.

All mobile routes are signed so road users are aware that there are safety cameras in operation on that route.

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Community Concern Sites

On occasions safety cameras can be operated at sites that do not quite fulfil the criteria to qualify as fixed or regular mobile safety camera sites. These sites, which are known as Casualty Prevention Sites, have a recognised speeding problem but do not meet the criteria in relation to casualties.

This type of enforcement is in high demand by members of the public and local police officers, therefore priority is given to the most vulnerable sites.

Temporary signage is placed out at these sites to make road users aware that safety cameras are in operation.

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Red Light Cameras

One red light safety camera is currently in operation in Derbyshire. Red Light cameras are designed to detect road users who drive through red lights at traffic signals.

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