The new tech, which uses video cameras and a microphone to measure how loud each vehicle is, has been trialled successfully in several parts of the country. The trials took place from 18 October 2022 until 1 February 2023 in Keighley, Bristol, Great Yarmouth and Rubery.
A report, titled Roadside Vehicle Noise Measurement Phase 3 Part C, found: "It is recommended that this is undertaken alongside a public perception study that could influence the selection of deployment scenarios and enforcement action decision. The development of a type approval procedure and data security standard for noise cameras is also a priority to ensure that all products achieve the required performance standards and data encryption protocols.
The trials had funding of £300,000 and the objective was to provide local authorities and police with effective enforcement tools capable of capturing sufficient evidence to support successful prosecution of offenders. This technology was also seen across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Councillor Johnny Thalassites said: "Residents have made it clear to us that many drivers are using our streets as a racetrack. Piloting new noise camera technology last year has helped us catch more of the worst offenders."
"We are now getting data with cameras in other parts of the borough to see how big this problem is and what more we can do to protect residents and workers from disruptive noise and anti-social driving."