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Waze Camera Types

Speed Cameras

WME icon

App icon

Fixed speed enforcement cameras of any type (Gatso, Peek, Truvelo, Monitron or SPECS)

Average Speed Cameras should be mapped as per the linked guidance

Mobile speed cameras (camera vans) should not be mapped in Waze, instead they should be report in the app using Report > Police > Visible.

The speed limit sign shown on the WME speed camera icon is only an image and always shows 30, irrespective of the set speed limit.

Red Light Cameras

App icon

Fixed cameras enforcing light infringements of any type (Gatso, Monitron, RedSpeed or Level Crossing).

CCTV cameras at level crossing should not be mapped in Waze.

It is increasingly common for red light cameras to also enforce speed limits, as Waze does not have a dual camera type these should be mapped as a Red Light Camera with 0 mph speed set.

Dummy Cameras

App icon

Dummy cameras should only be mapped when a camera housing is present but is either inactive, only the camera housing, or has been bagged over.

There are rare occasions when a fake camera is erected by local residents to deter speeding traffic, these can also be mapped as Dummy cameras if reported by wazers.

Camera Placement

When mapping a camera, you should examine clues on the map and aerial photography to assist in moving the camera to the correct position. You should be aware though that aerial photography (including road markings) and services such as Streetview are often out of date, so do not rely on them exclusively.

The camera types listed below aim to assist you in placing the camera in the correct position. Unfortunately every situation cannot be catered for in this guide so your own judgement is required.

To move the camera select it and a circle will appear around it, the camera can then be moved anywhere in the circle. If it needs to be moved further then move it as far as allowed and save. Then use the "permalink" button at the bottom right of the editor screen to reload the page. Once reloaded the circle will be re-centred on the camera again, repeat until the camera is in the desired position.

The red dot in front of the camera indicates the direction of travel and should be the same direction (facing the back of the car after it has driven past) regardless of camera type. If the camera is reversible you will need to map two cameras, one facing in each direction.

Setting camera speed and type

When the camera is selected you are able to enter the speed in MPH that matches the speed limit the camera enforces.

When a speed is set the Wazer will receive an audible warning in the client when approaching the camera whilst exceeding the speed set. If no speed is set (0 mph) the Wazer will always receive an audible warning.

In variable speed limit areas the speed of the camera mapped in Waze should be set to the maximum permitted speed (e.g. 70mph for the M42).

Red Light Cameras should always be set to 0mph to ensure they always alert in the app.

Cameras that should be mapped

Gatso Speed Cameras

Gatso speed cameras are the most common speed camera type found in the UK and are rear facing, when triggered they will flash. They may be mounted on their own post (which may be reversible) or on an overhead gantries (these are being phased out in favour of HADECS3 side mounted cameras).

These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically a series of road markings are placed on the road in front of the camera, often on both lanes to catch drivers overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road. These markings may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.

Front of Gatso camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Gatso camera
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso camera close-up
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso Cameras on overhead gantry
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso camera road markings
Credit: Dave2084
Placement in Waze Map Editor
Aerial view showing road markings

Gatso "Smart Pole" Speed Cameras

The Gatso Smart Pole another camera variant being deployed around the UK which uses the same technology as the standard digital Gatso cameras introduced in 2007 with a vandal resistant pole. As with the standard unit it is rear facing, and when triggered will flash.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.

Take care not to confuse these cameras with Level Crossing Cameras which are similar in appearance.

Front of Gatso Smart Pole camera
Credit: Twister-UK
Rear of Gatso Smart Pole camera
Credit: Twister-UK

Peek Speed Cameras

Peek speed cameras are similar to Gatso cameras in that they are rear facing and when triggered they will flash.

These cameras can use radar or sensors embedded in the road to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically no markings are painted on the road, though as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera legacy markings may remain in the road.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.

Front of Peek camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Peek camera
Credit: Dave2084
Peek camera close up
Credit: Dave2084

Truvelo Speed Cameras

Truvelo cameras differ from Gatso and Peek cameras in that they are front facing, since they are Infra Red, when triggered you will NOT see any flash. They may also be configured in a rear facing arrangement although this is not common.

These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically the road is marked with three white lines in front of the camera across one or both lanes. These markings may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.

Front of Truvelo Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Truvelo Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Truvelo Camera Close-Up
Credit: Dave2084
Truvelo Camera Road Markings
Credit: Dave2084
Aerial view showing road markings
Placement in Waze Map Editor

Watchman Speed Cameras

Watchman cameras are quite unique among UK safety cameras in that they are an integrated system with a number of sensors comprising a speed warning board and a camera both with their own radar as shown below. At this time it is not clear if these cameras are type approved by the Home Office (and thus able to be used for prosecution).

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.

Watchman system viewed from the rear
Credit: Dave2084
Watchman camera viewed from the front
Credit: Dave2084
Watchman speed warning board
Credit: Dave2084
Close up of Watchman camera
Credit: Dave2084

Average Speed Cameras

SPECS (SPEed Check Services) and VECTOR are a system that uses number plate recognition to measure the time taken between two fixed points to monitor a driver's average speed. There are a number of camera types in use as shown in the images, however only one camera type will be used at a given site.

This is not a standalone system, an average speed zone may consist of two or more cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone. Due to the passive nature of this system no road markings are required.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.

Average Speed Zones should be mapped according to the specific guidance.

SPECS camera Type A
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS camera Type A close up
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS camera Type B
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS camera Type C
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS cameras on overhead gantry
Credit: Dave2084
VECTOR camera
Credit: atrophicshiner

Monitron Speed and Red Light Cameras

Monitron speed cameras (sometimes referred to as SpeedCurb) are a new generation of digital cameras which can be configured as a speed and / or a red light camera.

These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically no markings are painted on the road, though as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera legacy markings may remain in the road.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor. If the camera is used as a red light camera then it should be placed on the stop line in Waze Map Editor.

Front of Monitron camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Monitron camera
Credit: Dave2084
Monitron camera close up
Credit: Dave2084

RedSpeed Speed and Red Light Cameras

These are new type of combined Speed and Red Light Camera.

New RLC Camera Type
Credit: Dave2084

Gatso Red Light Cameras

Gatso red light cameras are different to their speed detection counterparts and will be triggered when driving through a red light.

These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and do not normally have any markings on the road other than the stop line for the traffic lights.

When approving a red light camera in Waze Map Editor it should be placed on the stop line.

Front of Gatso Red Light Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Gatso Red Light Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso Red Light Camera close up
Credit: Dave2084

Level Crossing Cameras

Take care not to confuse these cameras with Gatso "Smart Pole" Cameras which are similar in appearance.

Level Crossing Camera
Credit: Moley_uk
RLSE camera at Black Dyke
Credit: atrophicshiner

Cameras that should not be mapped

Mobile speed cameras - typically situated in a van, should be reported via the app as visible police
Trafficmaster sensors -typically in a blue or green housing on bridges or poles
CCTV cameras - can often cover junctions, level crossing, and general highway monitoring
ANPR cameras - typically in a grey housing mounted on lamp columns
Other enforcement cameras - do not map bus lane, junction box, etc cameras
Driver feedback signs
Camera warning signs

Van mounted mobile enforcement camera
Credit: Dave2084
Trafficmaster sensor (blue variant)
Credit: Dave2084
Trafficmaster sensor mounted on bridge
Credit: Pauline W
CCTV camera on pole
Credit: atrophicshiner
Traffic light mounted CCTV camera
Credit: atrophicshiner
Red Light Camera warning sign
Credit: Dave2084
Average Speed Check warning sign
Credit: Dave2084

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 ===Speed Cameras===
-[[File:Camera2true.png|left]]
+[[File:Camera2true.png|left|WME icon|63x63px]]
+[[File:Report_icon_speed_camera.png|left|App icon|63x63px]]
 Fixed speed enforcement cameras of any type (Gatso, Peek, Truvelo, Monitron or SPECS)
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 ===Red Light Cameras===
-[[File:Camera4true.png|left|frameless]]
+[[File:Camera4true.png|left|frameless|63x63px]]
+[[File:Report_icon_traffic_light_camera.png|left|63x63px|frameless|App icon]]
 Fixed cameras enforcing light infringements of any type (Gatso,  Monitron, RedSpeed or Level Crossing).
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 ===Dummy Cameras===
-[[File:Camera3true.png|left]]
+[[File:Camera3true.png|left|63x63px]]
+[[File:Report_icon_fake_speed_camera.png|left|63x63px|frameless|App icon]]
 Dummy cameras should only be mapped when a camera housing is present but is either inactive, only the camera housing, or has been bagged over.
+There are rare occasions when a fake camera is erected by local residents to deter speeding traffic, these can also be mapped as Dummy cameras if reported by wazers.
+<br />
 ==Camera Placement==
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 To move the camera select it and a circle will appear around it, the camera can then be moved anywhere in the circle. If it needs to be moved further then move it as far as allowed and save. Then use the "permalink" button at the bottom right of the editor screen to reload the page. Once reloaded the circle will be re-centred on the camera again, repeat until the camera is in the desired position.
-{|  align="center"
+{| align="center"
 |[[Image:UK_Cams_WME_Placement1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Camera Orientation]]
 |[[Image:UK_Cams_WME_Placement2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Camera can be moved inside the circle]]
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 The red dot in front of the camera indicates the direction of travel and should be the same direction (facing the back of the car after it has driven past) regardless of camera type. If the camera is reversible you will need to map two cameras, one facing in each direction.
 ===Setting camera speed and type===
-[[File:Camera-properties.png|thumb]]
+[[File:Camera-properties.png|right|frameless]]
 When the camera is selected you are able to enter the speed in MPH that matches the speed limit the camera enforces.
 When a speed is set the Wazer will receive an audible warning in the client when approaching the camera whilst exceeding the speed set.  If no speed is set (''0 mph'') the Wazer will always receive an audible warning.
-{{Mbox|type=warning|text=In variable speed limit areas the speed of the camera mapped in Waze should be set to the '''maximum''' permitted speed (e.g. 70mph for the M42).}}
+{{Mbox|type=warning|text=In variable speed limit areas the speed of the camera mapped in Waze should be set to the '''maximum''' permitted speed (e.g. 70mph for the M42).}}{{Mbox|type=info|text=Red Light Cameras should '''always''' be set to '''0mph''' to ensure they always alert in the app.}}
+<br />
+<br />
 ==Cameras that should be mapped==
 ===Gatso Speed Cameras===
-Gatso speed cameras are the most common speed camera type found in the UK and are rear facing, when triggered they will flash. They may be mounted on their own post (which may be reversible) or on an overhead gantry (common on motorway variable speed limit zones).
+Gatso speed cameras are the most common speed camera type found in the UK and are '''rear facing''', when triggered they will flash. They ''may'' be mounted on their own post (which may be reversible) or on an overhead gantries (''these are being phased out in favour of HADECS3 side mounted cameras'').
-These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically a series of markings is placed on the road in front of the camera, often on both lanes to catch drivers overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road.  These markings may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.
+These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically a series of road markings are placed on the road in front of the camera, often on both lanes to catch drivers overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road.  These markings may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Front of Gatso Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Gatso Front.jpg|Front of Gatso camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Rear of Gatso Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Gatso Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|-
+File:UK Cams Gatso Close Up.jpg|Gatso camera close-up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Gatso Camera Close-Up <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Gatso Gantry.jpg|Gatso Cameras on overhead gantry<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Gantry.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Gatso Cameras on an Overhead Gantry<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Gatso Road Markings.jpg|Gatso camera road markings <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|-
+File:UK Cams Gatso Placement.jpg|Placement in Waze Map Editor
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Road_Markings.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Gatso Camera Road Markings <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Gatso Aerial.jpg|Aerial view showing road markings
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Placement.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Placement in Waze Map Editor <br>''[Image taken from Waze Map Editor]'' ]]
+</gallery>
-|-
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Aerial.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Aerial view showing road markings <br>''[Image taken from Waze Map Editor]'' ]]
-|}
 ===Gatso "Smart Pole" Speed Cameras===
-The [http://www.crown-international.co.uk/smart-pole/gatso-serco-smart-pole/ Gatso Smart Pole] is a new camera variant being deployed around the UK which uses the same technology as the standard digital Gatso cameras introduced in 2007 with a vandal resistant pole. As with the standard unit it is rear facing, and when triggered will flash.
+The [http://www.crown-international.co.uk/smart-pole/gatso-serco-smart-pole/ Gatso Smart Pole] another camera variant being deployed around the UK which uses the same technology as the standard digital Gatso cameras introduced in 2007 with a vandal resistant pole. As with the standard unit it is '''rear facing''', and when triggered will flash.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.
 Take care not to confuse these cameras with [[#Level_Crossing_Cameras|Level Crossing Cameras]] which are similar in appearance.
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+File:UK Cams Gatso Smart Pole Front.jpg|Front of Gatso Smart Pole camera <br />''Credit: Twister-UK''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Smart_Pole_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Front of Gatso Smart Pole Camera <br>''[Image by Twister-UK]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Gatso Smart Pole Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso Smart Pole camera <br />''Credit: Twister-UK''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Gatso_Smart_Pole_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Rear of Gatso Smart Pole Camera <br>''[Image by Twister-UK]'' ]]
+</gallery>
-|}
 ===Peek Speed Cameras===
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 Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Peek_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Front of Peek Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Peek Front.jpg|Front of Peek camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Peek_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Rear of Peek Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Peek Rear.jpg|Rear of Peek camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|-
+File:UK Cams Peek Close Up.jpg|Peek camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_Peek_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Peek Camera Close-Up <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+</gallery>
-|}
 ===Truvelo Speed Cameras===
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 Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Front of Truvelo Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Front.jpg|Front of Truvelo Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Rear of Truvelo Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Rear.jpg|Rear of Truvelo Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|-
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Close Up.jpg|Truvelo Camera Close-Up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Truvelo Camera Close-Up <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Road Markings.jpg|Truvelo Camera Road Markings <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Road_Markings.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Truvelo Camera Road Markings <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Aerial.jpg|Aerial view showing road markings
-|-
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Placement.jpg|Placement in Waze Map Editor
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Aerial.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Aerial view showing road markings <br>''[Image taken from Waze Map Editor]'' ]]
+</gallery>
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Placement.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Placement in Waze Map Editor <br>''[Image taken from Waze Map Editor]'' ]]
-|}
 ===Watchman Speed Cameras===
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 Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
+File:UK Cams Watchman System Rear.jpg|Watchman system viewed from the rear<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman Camera Front.jpg|Watchman camera viewed from the front<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman Camera Speed Board.jpg|Watchman speed warning board<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman Camera Close Up.jpg|Close up of Watchman camera<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+</gallery>
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+===Average Speed Cameras===
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Watchman_System_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Watchman system viewed from the rear<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+SPECS ('''SPE'''ed '''C'''heck '''S'''ervices) and VECTOR are a system that uses number plate recognition to measure the time taken between two fixed points to monitor a driver's average speed. There are a number of camera types in use as shown in the images, however only one camera type will be used at a given site.
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Watchman_Camera_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Watchman camera viewed from the front<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|-
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Watchman_Camera_Speed_Board.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Watchman speed warning board<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Watchman_Camera_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Close up of Watchman camera<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|}
-===SPECS Average Speed Cameras===
-SPECS ('''SPE'''ed '''C'''heck '''S'''ervices) is a system that uses number plate recognition to measure the time taken between two fixed points to monitor a driver's average speed.
-This is not a standalone system, a SPECS zone may consist of two or more cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone.
+This is not a standalone system, an average speed zone may consist of two or more cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone. Due to the passive nature of this system no road markings are required.
-Due to the passive nature of this system no road markings are required.
 Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
-There are a number of camera types in use as shown in the images, however, the Type B SPECS cameras are now in use on overhead gantries on the approaches to the QE2 Bridge (Dartford Crossing) and M60 J26 Clockwise.
+{{Mbox|type=notice|text=[[Average Speed Zones]] should be mapped according to the specific guidance.}}
-{{Mbox|type=notice|text=These should be mapped using the new [[Average Speed Zones]] feature.}}
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_SPECS_1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|SPECS Camera Type A<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_SPECS_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|SPECS Camera Type A Close-Up <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|-
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_SPECS_2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|SPECS Camera Type B<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_SPECS_3.jpg|thumb|center|300px|SPECS Camera Type C<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|-
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_SPECS_Gantry.jpg|thumb|center|300px|SPECS Cameras on an Overhead Gantry<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|}
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
+File:UK Cams SPECS 1.jpg|SPECS camera Type A<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS Close Up.jpg|SPECS camera Type A close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS 2.jpg|SPECS camera Type B<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS 3.jpg|SPECS camera Type C<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS Gantry.jpg|SPECS cameras on overhead gantry<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:Vector-camera-uk.jpg|VECTOR camera<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
+</gallery><br />
 ===Monitron Speed and Red Light Cameras===
-Monitron speed cameras (sometimes referred to as SpeedCurb) are a new generation of  digital cameras which can be configured as a speed '''AND/OR''' a red light camera.
+Monitron speed cameras (sometimes referred to as SpeedCurb) are a new generation of  digital cameras which can be configured as a speed '''and''' / '''or''' a red light camera.
 These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically no markings are painted on the road, though as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera legacy markings may remain in the road.
@@ Line 149: / Line 142: @@
 Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor. If the camera is used as a red light camera then it should be placed on the stop line in Waze Map Editor.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Monitron_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Front of Monitron Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Monitron Front.jpg|Front of Monitron camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_Monitron_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Rear of Monitron Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Monitron Rear.jpg|Rear of Monitron camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|-
+File:UK Cams Monitron Close Up.jpg|Monitron camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_Monitron_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Monitron Camera Close-Up <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+</gallery>
-|}
 ===RedSpeed Speed and Red Light Cameras===
 These are new type of combined Speed and Red Light Camera.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_New_RLC.jpg|thumb|center|300px|New RLC Camera Type <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams New RLC.jpg|New RLC Camera Type <br>''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|}
+</gallery>
 ===Gatso Red Light Cameras===
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 When approving a red light camera in Waze Map Editor it should be placed on the stop line.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_RLC_Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Front of Gatso Red Light Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams RLC Front.jpg|Front of Gatso Red Light Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|[[Image:UK_Cams_RLC_Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Rear of Gatso Red Light Camera <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams RLC Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso Red Light Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|-
+File:UK Cams RLC Close Up.jpg|Gatso Red Light Camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_RLC_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Gatso Red Light Camera Close-Up <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+</gallery>
-|}
 ===Level Crossing Cameras===
 Take care not to confuse these cameras with [[#Gatso_.22Smart_Pole.22_Speed_Cameras|Gatso "Smart Pole" Cameras]] which are similar in appearance.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-| [[Image:UK_Cams_Level_Crossing.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Level Crossing Camera<br>''[Image by Moley_uk]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams Level Crossing.jpg|Level Crossing Camera<br />''Credit: Moley_uk''
-|}
+File:RLSE camera Black Dyke.jpg|RLSE camera at Black Dyke<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
+</gallery>
-=='''Cameras that should not be reported'''==
-===Mobile Speed Cameras===
-Mobile speed cameras should not be reported in Waze as by the time they are approved and appear in the client they will be long gone, instead use the Report -> Police feature in the client.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
-| [[Image:UK_Cams_Mobile_Van.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Van Mounted mobile Enforcement Camera<br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|}
-''Be aware when using Report -> Police to report a mobile speed camera that there have been recent cases of motorists being prosecuted for flashing their headlights to warn other drivers that they are approaching a mobile speed trap. Whilst there have been no recorded cases of a Wazer (or other App user) being prosecuted you could potentially be liable for prosecution for reporting in this way!''
-===Trafficmaster===
+==Cameras that should not be mapped==
-Trafficmaster has a network of 5,200 traffic flow monitoring sensors used to update their real-time traffic services on UK motorways and trunk roads.  These sensors are not used for speed or red light enforcement and so should not be reported in Waze.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+*'''Mobile speed cameras''' - typically situated in a van, should be reported via the app as ''visible'' police
-| [[Image:UK_Cams_Trafficmaster_Blue.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Trafficmaster Sensor (Blue Variant) <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+*'''Trafficmaster sensors''' -typically in a blue or green housing on bridges or poles
-|}
+*'''CCTV cameras''' - can often cover junctions, level crossing, and general highway monitoring
+*'''ANPR cameras''' - typically in a grey housing mounted on lamp columns
+*'''Other enforcement cameras''' - do '''not''' map bus lane, junction box, etc cameras
+*'''Driver feedback signs'''
+*'''Camera warning signs'''
-===Congestion Charge Zone Cameras===
+<br />
-The London Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) uses cameras to record vehicles entering or leaving the zone, these are not used for speed or red light enforcement and so should not be reported in Waze.
-'''<br>''[Images to Follow]'''''
-===Automatic Number Plate Recognition===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras may be used for a number of enforcement functions including: Valid Tax, MoT Test, Insurance, Parking, Yellow-box violations and checking criminal activity.  At this time however, they are not used for speed or red light enforcement and so should not be reported in Waze.
+File:UK Cams Mobile Van.jpg|Van mounted mobile enforcement camera<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-'''<br>''[Images to Follow]'''''
+File:UK Cams Trafficmaster Blue.jpg|Trafficmaster sensor (blue variant) <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:Trafficmaster-bridge.jpg|Trafficmaster sensor mounted on bridge <br />''Credit: [https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/37062 Pauline W]''
-===Driver Feedback Signs===
+File:Cctv-camera-uk.jpg|CCTV camera on pole<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
-Electronic signs that warn you if speeding and may or may not tell you your speed.
+File:Cctv-camera-uk-2.jpg|Traffic light mounted CCTV camera<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
-'''<br>''[Images to Follow]'''''
+File:UK Cams Sign1.jpg|Red Light Camera warning sign <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Sign2.jpg|Average Speed Check warning sign <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-===Camera Warning Signs===
+</gallery>
-Signs that warn the drivers of possible cameras in the area should not be reported, even as a fake camera.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
-| [[Image:UK_Cams_Sign1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Red Light Camera Warning Sign <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-| [[Image:UK_Cams_Sign2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Average Speed Check Warning Sign <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
-|}
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Waze Camera Types

Speed Cameras

Red Light Cameras

Dummy Cameras

Camera Placement

Setting camera speed and type

Cameras that should be mapped

Gatso Speed Cameras

Gatso "Smart Pole" Speed Cameras

Peek Speed Cameras

Truvelo Speed Cameras

Watchman Speed Cameras

Average Speed Cameras

Monitron Speed and Red Light Cameras

RedSpeed Speed and Red Light Cameras

Gatso Red Light Cameras

Level Crossing Cameras

Cameras that should not be mapped