Police in region Mitt have begun equipping some of their vehicles with new radar systems capable of measuring the speed of both cars and bicycles, according to a report from SVT Uppland. The initiative aims to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the roads as part of Sweden's traffic safety 'zero vision'.
Traffic police officer Malin Dahlström stated that the radar system makes multiple measurements per second and can detect speed violations in various traffic situations, including low-speed pedestrian zones. When a speeding violation is detected, the information including speed, time, and the police vehicle's registration number is documented manually.
The radar system makes multiple measurements per second and can detect speed violations in various traffic situations, including low-speed pedestrian zones.
According to Dahlström, the equipment is checked by an independent institute to ensure reliable measurements. She emphasized that drivers or cyclists who exceed speed limits can still be stopped as usual, and no automated reporting occurs - it remains up to individual officers to pursue cases.
The police initiative represents an expansion of speed monitoring to include cyclists, who previously were less frequently subject to speed enforcement despite being required to follow traffic regulations.
When a violation is detected, the information including speed, time, and the police vehicle's registration number is documented manually.
Those driving or cycling too fast can still be stopped as usual, and no automated reporting occurs - it remains up to individual officers to pursue violations.