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Police Deploy Radar-Equipped Cars to Catch More Speeders

Key Points
  • Police have started deploying patrol cars with advanced radar systems to catch more speeders
  • The radar makes 18 measurements per second and can track vehicles in front and in oncoming lanes
  • Police spokesperson Ursula Edström called the technology a 'powerful and long-awaited tool' for road safety

Police have begun deploying patrol cars equipped with advanced radar systems to detect more speeding violations, according to police statements. The new radar technology, described as a "powerful and long-awaited tool" by police spokesperson Ursula Edström, can measure vehicle speeds both in front of the police car and in oncoming lanes. The system operates whether the police vehicle is moving or stationary, making 18 measurements per second and capable of tracking all vehicles within the radar's detection area.

Edström stated that the technology will help make roads safer for all users. The deployment follows a police press release announcing the rollout of the radar-equipped vehicles across road networks.

powerful and long-awaited tool

Ursula Edström, police spokesperson

The technology will help make roads safer for all users.

Ursula Edström, police spokesperson

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