Speed Traps

The Standard Operating Procedure for establishing a safe and effective speed trap within policy

Equip your hi-vis vest for better visibility on the road

Ensure the location you choose to set up your Speed Trap is safe and does not completely obstruct the flow of traffic or pedestrian movement. It may limit the flow of traffic or pedestrian movement to an extent, however, it should not be dangerous for them to walk or drive around your speed trap. 

• If your speed trap limits either the flow of traffic or pedestrians it is necessary to place cones and signs to alert them.

The engine of your vehicle should be kept running and positioned in a "ready position" to be moved off at any time.

Make effective use of your speed camera, remain outside of the vehicle and lock in both the plate and speed before pursuing the vehicle.

• To use a speed camera you can press/hold LMB (left mouse button) to capture vehicles current, max speed and its license plate. To copy a car's license plate (to your clipboard) you can press RMB (right mouse button). To remove the last recorded max speed you can press R.

Cones and other available barricades should be placed when positioned on the side of the road or in a breakdown zone.

Speed traps must not be set up in a position to cause harm to yourself or other road users. This includes highway lanes.

When responding to any other call you must take down your speed trap before leaving the area.