Drivers issued urgent warning of new speed cameras operating 'anywhere, any time, any road'

Drivers in Northern Ireland have been warned of new speed cameras capable of operating "anywhere, at any time, on any road", as part of tougher rules to improve safety.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has introduced three new TruCAM II speed cameras as part of a three-month pilot scheme with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership.

New handheld devices have been designed to target speeding drivers, particularly on rural roads where larger safety camera vans cannot operate.

They combine laser speed detection with high-definition video recording, allowing officers to gather evidence without stopping motorists at the roadside, instead sending them a notification through the post.

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Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson, Head of the PSNI Road Policing Unit, explained the new technology would help officers tackle speeding more effectively across Northern Ireland.

She said: "Working with the Road Safety Partnership, we are committed to changing driver behaviour, improving road safety and delivering Operation Lifesaver to tackle speeding. We often hear police aren't doing enough to tackle speeding on our roads.

"We reach those roads where it isn't suitable to deploy NIRSP safety camera vans, where there's a proven history of collisions and where there is community concern."

The Chief Inspector warned motorists that the new devices give officers far greater flexibility than traditional camera vans.

"These cameras, for use initially by our Road Policing Unit officers, can travel anywhere, at any time, on any road across Northern Ireland and can operate during hours of darkness," she said.

The TruCAM II cameras can also detect speeding vehicles from distances of up to one kilometre, making them more effective than traditional methods.

NIRSP hopes that the "state-of-the-art" technology will serve as a deterrent to speeding drivers, especially off main roads.

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The pilot scheme comes as Northern Ireland continues to record a significant number of deaths on its roads.

Police data shows that 36 people have died in road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland since the start of 2026, as of July 6.

Describing the deaths as "devastating losses", Ms Simpson said reducing the number of serious and fatal crashes remained a key priority for the force.

She also reminded motorists to remember the Fatal Five causes of road fatalities, ensuring they slow down, avoid being careless, wear their seatbelt, avoid drinking and drugs, and never use a mobile phone.

"Together, by making safer choices, we can help keep our roads safer for everyone and reduce serious and fatal road collisions on our roads," Ms Simpson concluded.

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