New cameras piloted to catch speeding drivers in Swindon
The first of five new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras has been installed by Swindon Borough Council, as part of ongoing work to make roads safer.
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2026
Installed by Westcotec, the cameras are being installed at various locations across the Borough in the coming months including last week at Okus Road.
The pilot scheme intends to identify drivers speeding in low-speed areas and send out warnings so that drivers can change their driving habits.
Vehicles will have their licence plates scanned when in range of the camera and, if they’re going over the speed limit, this could result in a warning letter and information being shared with the police.
Later in the year, these cameras could be used to also to check whether vehicles are insured, taxed and have an up-to-date MOT.
If the initial trials are successful, the Council will look to roll out the initiative to more locations across the Borough.
Councillor Chris Watts, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment and Transport, said: “While data shows Swindon’s roads have lower than average incidents which cause serious injury, we are not satisfied and are committed to making local roads safer. One of the best ways to do that is to make sure people know their speed is being watched.
“While these first cameras are only a trial, I’m hopeful it will be a success, and we can bring more to the Borough to make sure we catch those that flaunt the speed limits.
“These limits are in place for a reason, to keep pedestrians and road users safe, and this work will help us to make sure they’re being followed at all times.
“This scheme is also working alongside our Safer Routes to School programme with the five locations also being on key locations on the way to local schools.”
Chris Spinks, Managing Director, and Olly Samways, Sales Director, from Westcotec, added: "Westcotec are proud to be supporting Swindon Borough Council with the latest trial over the next 12 months.
"Following on from successful deployments across the UK at private sites, local constabulary and community speed watch groups, it is a privilege to have been selected as the chosen supplier to assist Swindon with their road safety ambitions.
"We look forward to a successful trial and future roll out to reduce speeds and assist with collision reduction across the Borough."