Speeding drivers, take notice! TfL is rolling out 4K, 4D speed "super" speed cameras with no flash, no lights, no road markings and no sensors

Date:
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Description:
TfL is trialling 4K, 4D radar cameras across ten London boroughs to monitor more traffic and enforce speed limits.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter TfL introduces radar cameras that monitor five lanes without visible alerts Half of Londons 2024 fatal collisions involved excessive speed Cameras will be installed on 20mph and 30mph roads across ten boroughs Transport for London (TfL) is moving ahead with trials of radar-based speed cameras which differ significantly from existing roadside systems in both design and operation.

The new devices combine 4D radar tracking with 4K imaging, removing the need for embedded road sensors, visible flashes, or painted markings that
typically signal enforcement zones to drivers. The absence of these cues suggests a system which operates continuously without alerting motorists in the traditional ways many have come to expect. Article continues below You
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rugged dual cam system is the safety device truck drivers need Expanded coverage and enforcement rationale The new cameras will be installed at up to 10 sites across London, including boroughs such as Haringey, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Croydon, Hammersmith and Fulham, Brent, Hackney, Ealing, and
Sutton.

All sites are located on roads with either 20mph or 30mph limits, chosen on the basis of risk and suitability.

Each of these cameras is expected to monitor up to five lanes of traffic simultaneously in both directions.

This is a notable increase compared with older spot cameras that are limited to fewer lanes and rely on physical infrastructure beneath the road surface. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

TfL states this expanded coverage allows each unit to survey 67% more
traffic, which may alter how frequently drivers encounter enforcement across busy routes.

Authorities continue to link excessive speed with severe road incidents
across Londons transport network, with official figures indicating speed contributed to roughly half of fatal collisions recorded in London during 2024.

This statistic forms part of the justification for introducing updated enforcement tools, alongside a broader policy framework aimed at reducing casualties over the coming years. What to read next Learners are now using Bluetooth headsets to cheat at driving tests This super-smart security camera delivers peace of mind, day and night This potentially life-saving breakthrough uses bat-like pulses to turn smartphones into radars to alert users of danger

"Speeding continues to be a major cause of the most devastating collisions on our roads, said Siwan Hayward, TfLs Director of Security, Policing and Enforcement.

This trial allows us to test new radarbased camera technology to ensure it meets Londons future enforcement needs.

The rollout also aligns with a wider plan involving expanded camera
deployment and adjustments to speed limits across sections of the road network.

Authorities indicate that these measures are being implemented alongside efforts to reshape urban streets into environments with lower traffic speeds.

From an enforcement perspective, the improved image quality produced by the new cameras is expected to affect how offences are processed and verified.

According to the Metropolitan Police, clearer imagery supports accountability by providing stronger evidence when pursuing violations.

This trial will improve reliability and deliver better quality images,
helping our officers hold offenders to account, said Donna Smith, Detective Chief Superintendent of the Mets Roads and Transport Policing Command.

This points to a system that may reduce ambiguity in enforcement, although it also raises questions about how drivers adapt when traditional warning
signals are absent.

The decision to deploy these cameras across multiple boroughs indicates a targeted approach rather than a uniform rollout.

Its long-term impact will depend on whether increased detection translates into sustained behavioural change among drivers. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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