Truvelo Speed Camera
A forward-facing fixed speed camera that photographs the driver. Unlike Gatso, it uses infrared flash invisible to drivers.
Manufacturer
Truvelo (South Africa)
Detection Method
Piezo sensors / radar + front-facing infrared photograph
Flash
No visible flash
Enforcement Threshold
No guaranteed tolerance
How Truvelo Cameras Work
Uses piezo sensors embedded in the road or radar to measure speed. Takes a front-facing photograph using invisible infrared flash, capturing the driver's face.
Key Facts
Does It Flash?
No visible flash
Typical Locations
Urban roads, often where Gatso rear-only photos were insufficient for prosecution
Detection Method
Piezo sensors / radar + front-facing infrared photograph
How to Identify a Truvelo
- Tall narrow housing
- Faces oncoming traffic
- No visible flash
- May have road sensor strips
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Truvelo cameras flash?
No, Truvelo cameras do not produce a visible flash. They use piezo sensors / radar + front-facing infrared photograph without any flash unit.
How accurate are Truvelo speed cameras?
Equipment used as evidence must meet the applicable type-approval and operating requirements. There is no legal tolerance: any speed above the posted limit can be enforced, although operational guidance and police discretion affect how individual cases are handled.
How do Truvelo cameras detect speed?
Uses piezo sensors embedded in the road or radar to measure speed. Takes a front-facing photograph using invisible infrared flash, capturing the driver's face.
Where are Truvelo cameras typically found?
Urban roads, often where Gatso rear-only photos were insufficient for prosecution
Other Camera Types
Gatso
The most common fixed speed camera in the UK, named after inventor Maurice Gatsonides.
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SPECS (Average Speed)
Average speed camera system using ANPR to calculate speed over a distance. Cannot be beaten by braking at camera locations.
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HADECS3
Highway Agency Digital Enforcement Camera System. Used on smart motorways to enforce variable speed limits.
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