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Introduction
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Waze currently supports reporting of and warning for three categories of Cameras: Speed Cameras, Red Light Cameras and Fake Cameras. This Wiki page aims to help the Wazer identify, map and confirm cameras in the Client and Map Editor.
Waze Camera Types
Speed Cameras
Fixed speed enforcement camera locations of any type (Gatso, Peek, Truvelo, Monitron or SPECs).
Notes:
- Until Such time as Waze supports SPECs Cameras natively these should be recorded as a standard camera at each location (entry point, mid point(s) and exit point).
- In managed traffic zones with variable speed limits the speed should be set to the maximum permitted speed. (e.g 70mph=113km/h for the M42).
- Mobile speed cameras should not be reported in Waze, instead use the Report -> Police feature in the client.
[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!]
Red Light Cameras
Red light camera locations of any type (Gatso or Monitron).
Note: Some red light camera locations monitor speed as well as driving though a red light. If this is the case then the speed in km/h should be recorded.
Fake Cameras
Fake cameras should only be reported for a dummy camera that is masquerading as a Speed or Red Light Camera as defined above.
Cameras that should be reported
Gatso Speed Cameras
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).
Typically a series of 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 marking may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.
Where aerial photography is of good enough quality the camera and it's road markings can be seen and used to aid correct placement of the camera.
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Peek Speed Cameras
Similar to Gatso cameras, also rear facing and when triggered they will flash. [IMAGE]
Truvelo Speed Cameras
Truvelo cameras differ from Gatso and Peek cameras in that they front facing, since they are Infra Red when triggered you will NOT see any flash. Additionally they can also be configured in a rear facing arrangement although this is not common.
Typically a marking of three white lines is placed on the road in front of the camera across 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 the camera and it's road markings can be seen and used to aid correct placement of the camera.
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Monitron Speed Cameras
New digital cameras which can be configured as a speed camera and/or a red light camera. [IMAGE]
SPECs Average Speed Cameras
Average Speed cameras. These measuring average speeds between fixed cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone. [IMAGES]
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. [IMAGE]
Monitron Red Light Cameras
New digital cameras which can be configured as a speed camera and/or a red light camera. [IMAGE]
Cameras that should not be reported
Mobile Speed Cameras
Mobile speed cameras should not be reported in Waze as by the time they are confirmed and appear in the client they will be long gone, instead use the Report -> Police feature in the client. [IMAGES]
[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
Trafficmaster has 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. [IMAGES]
Congestion Charge Zone Cameras
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. [IMAGES]
ANPR
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras may be used for a number of enforcement functions including: Valid Tax, MoT Test, Insurance 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. [IMAGES]
Driver Feedback Signs
Camera Warning Signs
Signs that warn the drivers of a possible cameras in the area should not be reported.
Reporting a Camera in the Client
Report -> Camera Choose Type Set Lane Send
Confirming a Camera in Waze Map Editor
- Placement
- Spotting the exact location from aerials
- Setting the Speed
Mph to Km/h Conversion (rounded to nearest Km/h):
| Mph | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Km/h | 32 | 48 | 64 | 80 | 97 | 113 |
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