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This page forms part of UK Editing Best Practice. Editors are encouraged to follow these guidelines.

Speed and Red Light cameras can only be added by Editors Ranked L2 and above.

Waze Camera Types

Speed Cameras

WME icon

App icon

Fixed speed enforcement cameras of any type (Gatso, Peek, Truvelo, Monitron or SPECS)

Average Speed Cameras should be mapped as per the linked guidance

Mobile speed cameras (camera vans) should not be mapped in Waze. Instead, they should be reported in the app using Report > Police > Visible.

The speed limit sign shown on the WME speed camera icon is only an image and always shows 30, irrespective of the set speed limit.

Red Light Cameras

App icon

Fixed cameras enforcing light infringements of any type (Gatso, Monitron, or RedSpeed).

CCTV cameras at level crossing should not be mapped in Waze.

It is increasingly common for red light cameras also to enforce speed limits, often referred to as speed on green, as Waze does not have a dual camera type, these should be mapped as a Red Light Camera.

Dummy Cameras

App icon

Dummy cameras should only be mapped when a camera housing is present but is either inactive, only the camera housing, or has been bagged over.

There are rare occasions when residents erect a fake camera to deter speeding traffic; these can also be mapped as Dummy cameras if reported by Wazers.

Camera Placement

When mapping a camera, you should examine clues on the map and aerial photography to assist in moving the camera to the correct position. You should be aware that aerial photography (including road markings) and services such as Street View are often outdated, so do not rely on them exclusively.

The camera types listed below aim to assist you in placing the camera in the correct position. Unfortunately, this guide cannot cater to every situation, so your judgment is required.

To move the camera select it and a circle will appear around it, the camera can then be moved anywhere in the circle. If it needs to be moved further, move it as far as allowed and save. Then, reload the page with the "permalink" button at the bottom right of the editor screen. Once reloaded the circle will be re-centred on the camera again, repeat until the camera is in the desired position.

The red dot in front of the camera indicates the direction of travel and should be the same direction (facing the back of the car after it has driven past) regardless of camera type. If the camera is reversible, you must map two cameras, one facing in each direction.

Setting camera speed and type

When the camera is selected, you can enter the speed in MPH that matches the speed limit the camera enforces.

When a speed is set, the Wazer will receive an audible warning from the client when approaching the camera whilst exceeding the speed set. If no speed is set (0 mph), the Wazer will always receive an audible warning.

In variable speed limit areas the speed of the camera mapped in Waze should be set to the maximum permitted speed (e.g. 70mph for the M42).

Locking of cameras

Cameras still use the legacy locking mechanism that follows the rank of the last editor to touch them. Therefore, all cameras, regardless of type, should be manually locked to match the lock level of the segment they are placed on.

Cameras that should be mapped

Gatso Speed Cameras

Gatso speed cameras are the most common type in the UK and are rear facing; when triggered, they will flash. They may be mounted on their post (which may be reversible) or on an overhead gantry (these are being phased out in favour of HADECS3 side mounted cameras).

These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically a series of road markings are placed on the road in front of the camera, often on both lanes to catch drivers overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road. These markings may also be behind the camera. This is a good indication of a reversible camera.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.

Front of Gatso camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Gatso camera
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso camera close-up
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso Cameras on overhead gantry
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso camera road markings
Credit: Dave2084
Placement in Waze Map Editor
Aerial view showing road markings

Gatso "Smart Pole" Speed Cameras

The Gatso Smart Pole is another camera variant being deployed around the UK which uses the same technology as the standard digital Gatso cameras introduced in 2007 with a vandal-resistant pole. As with the standard unit, it is rear facing and will flash when triggered.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.

Take care not to confuse these cameras with Level Crossing Cameras, which appear similarly.

Front of Gatso Smart Pole camera
Credit: Twister-UK
Rear of Gatso Smart Pole camera
Credit: Twister-UK

Peek Speed Cameras

Peek speed cameras are similar to Gatso cameras in that they are rear-facing, and when triggered, they will flash.

These cameras can use radar or sensors embedded in the road to measure the speed of a vehicle, and typically, no markings are painted on the road. However, as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera, legacy markings may remain in the road.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor.

Front of Peek camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Peek camera
Credit: Dave2084
Peek camera close up
Credit: Dave2084

Truvelo Speed Cameras

Truvelo cameras differ from Gatso and Peek cameras in that they are front facing, since they are Infra Red, when triggered you will NOT see any flash. They may also be configured in a rear-facing arrangement, although this is not common.

These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle, and typically, the road is marked with three white lines in front of the camera across one or both lanes. These markings may also be behind the camera. This is a good indication of a reversible camera.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor.

Front of Truvelo Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Truvelo Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Truvelo Camera Close-Up
Credit: Dave2084
Truvelo Camera Road Markings
Credit: Dave2084
Aerial view showing road markings
Placement in Waze Map Editor

Watchman Speed Cameras

Watchman cameras are unique among UK safety cameras in that they are an integrated system with several sensors comprising a speed warning board and a camera, both with their radar, as shown below. At this time, it is unclear if these cameras are approved by the Home Office (and thus able to be used for prosecution).

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor.

Watchman system viewed from the rear
Credit: Dave2084
Watchman camera viewed from the front
Credit: Dave2084
Watchman speed warning board
Credit: Dave2084
Close up of Watchman camera
Credit: Dave2084

VECTOR-SR Cameras

These devices can identify speeding drivers travelling in both directions, don't flash when they snap, and catch motorists not wearing a seatbelt or handling a mobile phone at the wheel.

They can also act as Red Light Cameras if placed near traffic lights. If so, they should be mapped as a Red Light Camera.

Average Speed Cameras

SPECS (SPEed Check Services) and VECTOR are a system that uses number plate recognition to measure the time taken between two fixed points to monitor a driver's average speed. There are several camera types in use, as shown in the images. However, only one camera type will be used at a given site.

This is not a standalone system, an average speed zone may consist of two or more cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone. Due to the passive nature of this system, no road markings are required.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.

Average Speed Zones should be mapped according to the specific guidance.

SPECS camera Type A
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS camera Type A close up
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS camera Type B
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS camera Type C
Credit: Dave2084
SPECS cameras on overhead gantry
Credit: Dave2084
VECTOR camera
Credit: atrophicshiner

Monitron Speed and Red Light Cameras

Monitron speed cameras (sometimes called SpeedCurb) are a new generation of digital cameras configured as a speed and / or a red light camera.

These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle, and typically, no markings are painted on the road. However, as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera, legacy markings may remain in the road.

Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor. If the camera is a red light camera, it should be placed on the stop line in Waze Map Editor.

Front of Monitron camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Monitron camera
Credit: Dave2084
Monitron camera close up
Credit: Dave2084

RedSpeed Speed and Red Light Cameras

These are new types of combined Speed and Red Light Camera.

New RLC Camera Type
Credit: Dave2084

Gatso Red Light Cameras

Gatso red light cameras differ from their speed detection counterparts and will be triggered when driving through a red light.

These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and do not normally have any markings on the road other than the stop line for the traffic lights.

When approving a red light camera in Waze Map Editor, it should be placed on the stop line.

Front of Gatso Red Light Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Rear of Gatso Red Light Camera
Credit: Dave2084
Gatso Red Light Camera close up
Credit: Dave2084

Cameras that should not be mapped

Level Crossing Cameras

Take care not to confuse these cameras with Gatso "Smart Pole" Cameras, which are similar in appearance. Level Crossing should be mapped with the Level (Railroad) Crossing feature, one on either side of the crossing pointing towards it.

Level Crossing Camera
Credit: Moley_uk
RLSE camera at Black Dyke
Credit: atrophicshiner

Mobile speed cameras - typically situated in a van, should be reported via the app as visible police
Trafficmaster sensors -typically in a blue or green housing on bridges or poles
CCTV cameras - can often cover junctions, level crossing, and general highway monitoring
ANPR cameras - typically in a grey housing mounted on lamp columns
Other enforcement cameras - do not map bus lane, junction box, etc cameras
Driver feedback signs
Camera warning signs

Van mounted mobile enforcement camera
Credit: Dave2084
Trafficmaster sensor (blue variant)
Credit: Dave2084
Trafficmaster sensor mounted on bridge
Credit: Pauline W
CCTV camera on pole
Credit: atrophicshiner
Traffic light mounted CCTV camera
Credit: atrophicshiner
Red Light Camera warning sign
Credit: Dave2084
Average Speed Check warning sign
Credit: Dave2084

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+{{Mbox|type=info|text=This page forms part of [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/UnitedKingdom/Main_page#Editing_Best_Practice UK Editing Best Practice]. Editors are encouraged to follow these guidelines.}}Speed and Red Light cameras can only be added by Editors Ranked L2 and above.
 ==Waze Camera Types==
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 [[Average Speed Zones | Average Speed Cameras]] should be mapped as per the linked guidance
-Mobile speed cameras (camera vans) should '''not''' be mapped in Waze, instead they should be report in the app using ''Report > Police > Visible''.
+Mobile speed cameras (camera vans) should '''not''' be mapped in Waze. Instead, they should be reported in the app using ''Report > Police > Visible''.
 {{Mbox|type=info|text=The speed limit sign shown on the WME speed camera icon is only an image and always shows '''30''', irrespective of the set speed limit.}}
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 [[File:Report_icon_traffic_light_camera.png|left|63x63px|frameless|App icon]]
-Fixed cameras enforcing light infringements of any type (Gatso,  Monitron, RedSpeed or Level Crossing).
+Fixed cameras enforcing light infringements of any type (Gatso,  Monitron, or RedSpeed).
 CCTV cameras at level crossing should '''not''' be mapped in Waze.
-{{Mbox|type=important|text=It is increasingly common for red light cameras to also enforce speed limits, as Waze does not have a dual camera type these should be mapped as a Red Light Camera with 0 mph speed set.}}
+{{Mbox|type=important|text=It is increasingly common for red light cameras also to enforce speed limits, often referred to as '''speed on green''', as Waze does not have a dual camera type, these should be mapped as a Red Light Camera.}}
 ===Dummy Cameras===
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 [[File:Report_icon_fake_speed_camera.png|left|63x63px|frameless|App icon]]
 Dummy cameras should only be mapped when a camera housing is present but is either inactive, only the camera housing, or has been bagged over.
+There are rare occasions when residents erect a fake camera to deter speeding traffic; these can also be mapped as Dummy cameras if reported by Wazers.
 <br />
-<br />
 ==Camera Placement==
-When mapping a camera, you should examine clues on the map and aerial photography to assist in moving the camera to the correct position. You should be aware though that aerial photography (including road markings) and services such as Streetview are often out of date, so do not rely on them exclusively.
+When mapping a camera, you should examine clues on the map and aerial photography to assist in moving the camera to the correct position. You should be aware that aerial photography (including road markings) and services such as Street View are often outdated, so do not rely on them exclusively.
-The camera types listed below aim to assist you in placing the camera in the correct position. Unfortunately every situation cannot be catered for in this guide so your own judgement is required.
+The camera types listed below aim to assist you in placing the camera in the correct position. Unfortunately, this guide cannot cater to every situation, so your judgment is required.
-To move the camera select it and a circle will appear around it, the camera can then be moved anywhere in the circle. If it needs to be moved further then move it as far as allowed and save. Then use the "permalink" button at the bottom right of the editor screen to reload the page. Once reloaded the circle will be re-centred on the camera again, repeat until the camera is in the desired position.
+To move the camera select it and a circle will appear around it, the camera can then be moved anywhere in the circle. If it needs to be moved further, move it as far as allowed and save. Then, reload the page with the "permalink" button at the bottom right of the editor screen. Once reloaded the circle will be re-centred on the camera again, repeat until the camera is in the desired position.
-{|  align="center"
+{| align="center"
 |[[Image:UK_Cams_WME_Placement1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Camera Orientation]]
 |[[Image:UK_Cams_WME_Placement2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Camera can be moved inside the circle]]
 |}
-The red dot in front of the camera indicates the direction of travel and should be the same direction (facing the back of the car after it has driven past) regardless of camera type. If the camera is reversible you will need to map two cameras, one facing in each direction.
+The red dot in front of the camera indicates the direction of travel and should be the same direction (facing the back of the car after it has driven past) regardless of camera type. If the camera is reversible, you must map two cameras, one facing in each direction.
 ===Setting camera speed and type===
 [[File:Camera-properties.png|right|frameless]]
-When the camera is selected you are able to enter the speed in MPH that matches the speed limit the camera enforces.
+When the camera is selected, you can enter the speed in MPH that matches the speed limit the camera enforces.
-When a speed is set the Wazer will receive an audible warning in the client when approaching the camera whilst exceeding the speed set.  If no speed is set (''0 mph'') the Wazer will always receive an audible warning.
+When a speed is set, the Wazer will receive an audible warning from the client when approaching the camera whilst exceeding the speed set.  If no speed is set (''0 mph''), the Wazer will always receive an audible warning.
 {{Mbox|type=warning|text=In variable speed limit areas the speed of the camera mapped in Waze should be set to the '''maximum''' permitted speed (e.g. 70mph for the M42).}}
+===Locking of cameras===
-<br />
+Cameras still use the legacy locking mechanism that follows the rank of the last editor to touch them. Therefore, all cameras, regardless of type, '''should''' be manually locked to '''match''' the lock level of the segment they are placed on.
-<br />
 ==Cameras that should be mapped==
 ===Gatso Speed Cameras===
-Gatso speed cameras are the most common speed camera type found in the UK and are '''rear facing''', when triggered they will flash. They ''may'' be mounted on their own post (which may be reversible) or on an overhead gantries (''these are being phased out in favour of HADECS3 side mounted cameras'').
+Gatso speed cameras are the most common type in the UK and are '''rear facing'''; when triggered, they will flash. They ''may'' be mounted on their post (which may be reversible) or on an overhead gantry (''these are being phased out in favour of HADECS3 side mounted cameras'').
-These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically a series of road markings are placed on the road in front of the camera, often on both lanes to catch drivers overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road.  These markings may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.
+These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically a series of road markings are placed on the road in front of the camera, often on both lanes to catch drivers overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road.  These markings may also be behind the camera. This is a good indication of a reversible camera.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Front.jpg|Front of Gatso camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Front.jpg|Front of Gatso camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Close_Up.jpg|Gatso camera close-up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Close Up.jpg|Gatso camera close-up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Gantry.jpg|Gatso Cameras on overhead gantry<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Gantry.jpg|Gatso Cameras on overhead gantry<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Road_Markings.jpg|Gatso camera road markings <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Road Markings.jpg|Gatso camera road markings <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Placement.jpg|Placement in Waze Map Editor
+File:UK Cams Gatso Placement.jpg|Placement in Waze Map Editor
-UK_Cams_Gatso_Aerial.jpg|Aerial view showing road markings
+File:UK Cams Gatso Aerial.jpg|Aerial view showing road markings
 </gallery>
 ===Gatso "Smart Pole" Speed Cameras===
-The [http://www.crown-international.co.uk/smart-pole/gatso-serco-smart-pole/ Gatso Smart Pole] another camera variant being deployed around the UK which uses the same technology as the standard digital Gatso cameras introduced in 2007 with a vandal resistant pole. As with the standard unit it is '''rear facing''', and when triggered will flash.
+The [http://www.crown-international.co.uk/smart-pole/gatso-serco-smart-pole/ Gatso Smart Pole] is another camera variant being deployed around the UK which uses the same technology as the standard digital Gatso cameras introduced in 2007 with a vandal-resistant pole. As with the standard unit, it is '''rear facing''' and will flash when triggered.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it is possible to see the road markings aiding the placement of the camera.
-Take care not to confuse these cameras with [[#Level_Crossing_Cameras|Level Crossing Cameras]] which are similar in appearance.
+Take care not to confuse these cameras with [[#Level_Crossing_Cameras|Level Crossing Cameras]], which appear similarly.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Gatso_Smart_Pole_Front.jpg|Front of Gatso Smart Pole camera <br />''Credit: Twister-UK''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Smart Pole Front.jpg|Front of Gatso Smart Pole camera <br />''Credit: Twister-UK''
-File:UK_Cams_Gatso_Smart_Pole_Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso Smart Pole camera <br />''Credit: Twister-UK''
+File:UK Cams Gatso Smart Pole Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso Smart Pole camera <br />''Credit: Twister-UK''
 </gallery>
 ===Peek Speed Cameras===
-Peek speed cameras are similar to Gatso cameras in that they are rear facing and when triggered they will flash.
+Peek speed cameras are similar to Gatso cameras in that they are rear-facing, and when triggered, they will flash.
-These cameras can use radar ''or'' sensors embedded in the road to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically no markings are painted on the road, though as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera legacy markings may remain in the road.
+These cameras can use radar ''or'' sensors embedded in the road to measure the speed of a vehicle, and typically, no markings are painted on the road. However, as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera, legacy markings may remain in the road.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Peek_Front.jpg|Front of Peek camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Peek Front.jpg|Front of Peek camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Peek_Rear.jpg|Rear of Peek camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Peek Rear.jpg|Rear of Peek camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Peek_Close_Up.jpg|Peek camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Peek Close Up.jpg|Peek camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
 </gallery>
 ===Truvelo Speed Cameras===
-Truvelo cameras differ from Gatso and Peek cameras in that they are front facing, since they are Infra Red, when triggered you will NOT see any flash. They may also be configured in a rear facing arrangement although this is not common.
+Truvelo cameras differ from Gatso and Peek cameras in that they are front facing, since they are Infra Red, when triggered you will NOT see any flash. They may also be configured in a rear-facing arrangement, although this is not common.
-These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically the road is marked with three white lines in front of the camera across one or both lanes.  These markings may also be behind the camera, this is a good indication of a reversible camera.
+These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle, and typically, the road is marked with three white lines in front of the camera across one or both lanes.  These markings may also be behind the camera. This is a good indication of a reversible camera.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Front.jpg|Front of Truvelo Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Front.jpg|Front of Truvelo Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Rear.jpg|Rear of Truvelo Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Rear.jpg|Rear of Truvelo Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Close_Up.jpg|Truvelo Camera Close-Up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Close Up.jpg|Truvelo Camera Close-Up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Road_Markings.jpg|Truvelo Camera Road Markings <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Road Markings.jpg|Truvelo Camera Road Markings <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Aerial.jpg|Aerial view showing road markings
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Aerial.jpg|Aerial view showing road markings
-File:UK_Cams_Truvelo_Placement.jpg|Placement in Waze Map Editor
+File:UK Cams Truvelo Placement.jpg|Placement in Waze Map Editor
 </gallery>
 ===Watchman Speed Cameras===
-Watchman cameras are quite unique among UK safety cameras in that they are an integrated system with a number of sensors comprising a speed warning board and a camera both with their own radar as shown below.  At this time it is not clear if these cameras are type approved by the Home Office (and thus able to be used for prosecution).
+Watchman cameras are unique among UK safety cameras in that they are an integrated system with several sensors comprising a speed warning board and a camera, both with their radar, as shown below.  At this time, it is unclear if these cameras are approved by the Home Office (and thus able to be used for prosecution).
 [[Image:UK_Cams_Watchman_System.jpg|center]]
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Watchman_System_Rear.jpg|Watchman system viewed from the rear<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman System Rear.jpg|Watchman system viewed from the rear<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Watchman_Camera_Front.jpg|Watchman camera viewed from the front<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman Camera Front.jpg|Watchman camera viewed from the front<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Watchman_Camera_Speed_Board.jpg|Watchman speed warning board<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman Camera Speed Board.jpg|Watchman speed warning board<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Watchman_Camera_Close_Up.jpg|Close up of Watchman camera<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Watchman Camera Close Up.jpg|Close up of Watchman camera<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
 </gallery>
-===SPECS Average Speed Cameras===
+=== VECTOR-SR Cameras ===
-SPECS ('''SPE'''ed '''C'''heck '''S'''ervices) is a system that uses number plate recognition to measure the time taken between two fixed points to monitor a driver's average speed.
+These devices can identify speeding drivers travelling in both directions, don't flash when they snap, and catch motorists not wearing a seatbelt or handling a mobile phone at the wheel.
-This is not a standalone system, a SPECS zone may consist of two or more cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone.
+[[File:VECTOR-SR.jpg|center]]
-Due to the passive nature of this system no road markings are required.
+They can also act as Red Light Cameras if placed near traffic lights.  If so, they should be mapped as a Red Light Camera.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+===Average Speed Cameras===
+SPECS ('''SPE'''ed '''C'''heck '''S'''ervices) and VECTOR are a system that uses number plate recognition to measure the time taken between two fixed points to monitor a driver's average speed. There are several camera types in use, as shown in the images. However, only one camera type will be used at a given site.
-There are a number of camera types in use as shown in the images, however, the Type B SPECS cameras are now in use on overhead gantries on the approaches to the QE2 Bridge (Dartford Crossing) and M60 J26 Clockwise.
+This is not a standalone system, an average speed zone may consist of two or more cameras at entry point, mid point(s) and exit point of the monitored zone. Due to the passive nature of this system, no road markings are required.
-{{Mbox|type=notice|text=These should be mapped using the new [[Average Speed Zones]] feature.}}
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor.
+{{Mbox|type=notice|text=[[Average Speed Zones]] should be mapped according to the specific guidance.}}
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_SPECS_1.jpg|SPECS camera Type A<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS 1.jpg|SPECS camera Type A<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_SPECS_Close_Up.jpg|SPECS camera Type A close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS Close Up.jpg|SPECS camera Type A close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_SPECS_2.jpg|SPECS camera Type B<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS 2.jpg|SPECS camera Type B<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-FIle:UK_Cams_SPECS_3.jpg|SPECS camera Type C<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS 3.jpg|SPECS camera Type C<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_SPECS_Gantry.jpg|SPECS cameras on overhead gantry<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams SPECS Gantry.jpg|SPECS cameras on overhead gantry<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-</gallery>
+File:Vector-camera-uk.jpg|VECTOR camera<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
+</gallery><br />
 ===Monitron Speed and Red Light Cameras===
-Monitron speed cameras (sometimes referred to as SpeedCurb) are a new generation of  digital cameras which can be configured as a speed '''AND/OR''' a red light camera.
+Monitron speed cameras (sometimes called SpeedCurb) are a new generation of digital cameras configured as a speed '''and''' / '''or''' a red light camera.
-These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and typically no markings are painted on the road, though as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera legacy markings may remain in the road.
+These cameras use sensors embedded in the road rather than radar to measure the speed of a vehicle, and typically, no markings are painted on the road. However, as older cameras are being upgraded to this new type of camera, legacy markings may remain in the road.
-Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor. If the camera is used as a red light camera then it should be placed on the stop line in Waze Map Editor.
+Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can aid in correct camera placement in Waze Map Editor. If the camera is a red light camera, it should be placed on the stop line in Waze Map Editor.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Monitron_Front.jpg|Front of Monitron camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Monitron Front.jpg|Front of Monitron camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Monitron_Rear.jpg|Rear of Monitron camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Monitron Rear.jpg|Rear of Monitron camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Monitron_Close_Up.jpg|Monitron camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Monitron Close Up.jpg|Monitron camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
 </gallery>
 ===RedSpeed Speed and Red Light Cameras===
-These are new type of combined Speed and Red Light Camera.
+These are new types of combined Speed and Red Light Camera.
-{| cellpadding="0" width="100%" class="wikitable"
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-|colspan="2"|[[Image:UK_Cams_New_RLC.jpg|thumb|center|300px|New RLC Camera Type <br>''[Image by [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]]'' ]]
+File:UK Cams New RLC.jpg|New RLC Camera Type <br>''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-|}
+</gallery>
 ===Gatso Red Light Cameras===
-Gatso red light cameras are different to their speed detection counterparts and will be triggered when driving through a red light.
+Gatso red light cameras differ from their speed detection counterparts and will be triggered when driving through a red light.
 These cameras use radar to measure the speed of a vehicle and do not normally have any markings on the road other than the stop line for the traffic lights.
-When approving a red light camera in Waze Map Editor it should be placed on the stop line.
+When approving a red light camera in Waze Map Editor, it should be placed on the stop line.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_RLC_Front.jpg|Front of Gatso Red Light Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams RLC Front.jpg|Front of Gatso Red Light Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_RLC_Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso Red Light Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams RLC Rear.jpg|Rear of Gatso Red Light Camera <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_RLC_Close_Up.jpg|Gatso Red Light Camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams RLC Close Up.jpg|Gatso Red Light Camera close up <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
 </gallery>
-===Level Crossing Cameras===
+===Cameras that should not be mapped===
-Take care not to confuse these cameras with [[#Gatso_.22Smart_Pole.22_Speed_Cameras|Gatso "Smart Pole" Cameras]] which are similar in appearance.
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
+* '''Level Crossing Cameras'''
-File:UK_Cams_Level_Crossing.jpg|Level Crossing Camera<br />''Credit: Moley_uk''
-</gallery>
-==Cameras that should not be mapped==
+Take care not to confuse these cameras with [[#Gatso_.22Smart_Pole.22_Speed_Cameras|Gatso "Smart Pole" Cameras]], which are similar in appearance.  Level Crossing should be mapped with the Level (Railroad) Crossing feature, one on either side of the crossing pointing towards it.
-===Mobile Speed Cameras===
-Mobile speed cameras should not be reported in Waze as by the time they are approved and appear in the client they will be long gone, instead use the Report -> Police feature in the client.
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Mobile_Van.jpg|Van mounted mobile enforcement camera<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Level Crossing.jpg|Level Crossing Camera<br />''Credit: Moley_uk''
+File:RLSE camera Black Dyke.jpg|RLSE camera at Black Dyke<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
 </gallery>
-===Trafficmaster===
+*'''Mobile speed cameras''' - typically situated in a van, should be reported via the app as ''visible'' police
-Trafficmaster has a network of 5,200 traffic flow monitoring sensors used to update their real-time traffic services on UK motorways and trunk roads.  These sensors are not used for speed or red light enforcement and so should not be reported in Waze.
+*'''Trafficmaster sensors''' -typically in a blue or green housing on bridges or poles
+*'''CCTV cameras''' - can often cover junctions, level crossing, and general highway monitoring
+*'''ANPR cameras''' - typically in a grey housing mounted on lamp columns
+*'''Other enforcement cameras''' - do '''not''' map bus lane, junction box, etc cameras
+*'''Driver feedback signs'''
+*'''Camera warning signs'''
+<br />
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Trafficmaster_Blue.jpg|Trafficmaster sensor (blue variant) <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Mobile Van.jpg|Van mounted mobile enforcement camera<br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
+File:UK Cams Trafficmaster Blue.jpg|Trafficmaster sensor (blue variant) <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
 File:Trafficmaster-bridge.jpg|Trafficmaster sensor mounted on bridge <br />''Credit: [https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/37062 Pauline W]''
-</gallery>
+File:Cctv-camera-uk.jpg|CCTV camera on pole<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
+File:Cctv-camera-uk-2.jpg|Traffic light mounted CCTV camera<br />''Credit: [[User:atrophicshiner|atrophicshiner]]''
-===Congestion Charge Zone Cameras===
+File:UK Cams Sign1.jpg|Red Light Camera warning sign <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-The London Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) uses cameras to record vehicles entering or leaving the zone, these are not used for speed or red light enforcement and so should not be reported in Waze.
+File:UK Cams Sign2.jpg|Average Speed Check warning sign <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-===Automatic Number Plate Recognition===
-Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras may be used for a number of enforcement functions including: Valid Tax, MoT Test, Insurance, Parking, Yellow-box violations and checking criminal activity.  At this time however, they are not used for speed or red light enforcement and so should not be reported in Waze.
-===Driver Feedback Signs===
-Electronic signs that warn you if speeding and may or may not tell you your speed.
-===Camera Warning Signs===
-Signs that warn the drivers of possible cameras in the area should not be reported, even as a fake camera.
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="175px" class="center">
-File:UK_Cams_Sign1.jpg|Red Light Camera warning sign <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
-File:UK_Cams_Sign2.jpg|Average Speed Check warning sign <br />''Credit: [[User:Dave2084|Dave2084]]''
 </gallery>
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Waze Camera Types

Speed Cameras

Red Light Cameras

Dummy Cameras

Camera Placement

Setting camera speed and type

Locking of cameras

Cameras that should be mapped

Gatso Speed Cameras

Gatso "Smart Pole" Speed Cameras

Peek Speed Cameras

Truvelo Speed Cameras

Watchman Speed Cameras

VECTOR-SR Cameras

Average Speed Cameras

Monitron Speed and Red Light Cameras

RedSpeed Speed and Red Light Cameras

Gatso Red Light Cameras

Cameras that should not be mapped