PIPS
ANPR Cameras for London's Low Emission Zone
PIPS
Technology Ltd has supplied Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
cameras to Siemens Traffic Controls, as part of a contract awarded by
Transport for London to provide an enforcement structure for London's
Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
The contract is for the established Spike+ cameras, already in use worldwide
for applications such as road user charging and enforcement.
The aim of the scheme is to improve air quality in the city by deterring
the most polluting vehicles from driving within Greater London.
The first phase of the Low Emission Zone, which applies to lorries over
12 tonnes, began on 4th February 2008. The scheme extended on 7th July
to include lorries over 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches. Cars and motorcycles
are not affected by the scheme.
Reduced traffic pollution will improve the health and quality of life
of people who live in, work in and visit London.
There are no barriers or tollbooths required for this enforcement system.
The Low Emission Zone is enforced through PIPS fixed Spike+ ANPR cameras,
which read the vehicle registration number plate as vehicles drive within
the LEZ and check it against a database of vehicles which meet the LEZ
emissions standards, or are either exempt or registered for a 100% discount,
or if the LEZ daily charge has been paid.
PIPS Spike+ cameras check against a database, which is compiled using
data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Vehicle
and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers
and Traders (SMMT), together with information from vehicle operators who
register their vehicle details with Transport for London (TfL).
PIPS Technology Ltd was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the
Innovation category for its Spike ANPR camera.
Web: http://www.pipstechnology.co.uk
