M25 cameras go digital

The Highways Agency has confirmed reports stating that digital speed cameras are set to replace film-based cameras on the variable speed limit section of the M25 past Heathrow from February 15.

A spokeswoman for the Agency told MCN the new cameras will be capable of reading rear number plates, and that road markings will be upgraded to allow more accurate speed readings to be taken.

The speed at which the cameras are triggered is also set to fall from around 90mph at present, to a 10% +2 mph above the 70 limit, when variable limits are not in operation.