Community-Powered
Traffic Monitoring
Affordable 24/7 traffic monitoring that replaces expensive council surveys and volunteer-dependent Community Speedwatch schemes. Automated data collection that gives local authorities the evidence they need to take action.
Our focus isn't enforcement. It's evidence. We help communities collect the traffic data that proves the need for road safety improvements and secures funding for speed limit changes, Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS), traffic calming measures, and safer streets.
Hartland, North Devon
Our first community deployment is actively monitoring traffic through Hartland village. The goal is to gather evidence for a local authority campaign addressing long-standing speeding concerns. This pilot will demonstrate whether affordable, community-owned monitoring can achieve the same outcomes as expensive council surveys.
Now SCARF compliant: Our Traffic Insights page now generates reports aligned with Devon County Council's SCARF methodology (Speed Compliance Action Review Forum) - the same framework used by councils to assess speeding complaints and determine intervention levels.
Why Traditional Traffic Monitoring Falls Short
We're building an affordable alternative that communities can own
Council Speed Surveys (SCARF)
- Speed Detection Radar costs ~£150/week
- One-time snapshot (typically 1-2 weeks)
- Results can take up to 3 months
- SCARF won't reconsider a location for 3 years after assessment
- Report only, no ongoing access to data
- Drivers may spot temporary equipment
Based on Devon County Council SCARF process
Community Speedwatch
- Requires 6+ volunteers minimum (3-4 per shift for safety)
- Training & police vetting required for all volunteers
- Educational only - warning letters sent, not fines
- Active roadside presence required during monitoring
- Volunteer recruitment challenging in small communities
- Visible presence alters driver behaviour (not natural data)
Equipment typically loaned by police. Supported by Devon & Cornwall Police
- Device hardware approximately £400
- 24/7 continuous monitoring (no gaps)
- SCARF-compliant metrics: mean speed & 85th percentile
- Build evidence before formal SCARF submission
- Monitor continuously - not just a 1-2 week snapshot
- No volunteers needed, no scheduling required
- Discreet deployment captures natural driver behaviour
What you'll need: A monitoring device and someone to host it roadside with a wired network connection (also provides power via PoE). Device hosted at owner's own risk.