Frequently Asked Questions

What about maintenance and ongoing costs?

>The roadside unit has been designed to look after itself as best it can. Depending on traffic dirt, etc, you may have to wipe clean the camera window and polish the solar cell occasionally to keep it in tip-top condition. We provide user maintenance tips as a download when you purchase the unit. Or, you can return it to us for refurbishment at a modest charge.

There is a small but necessary annual cost to maintain the data connectivity for the second and subsequent years. This keeps the unit connected to the mobile network (much like a smartphone data plan) and also gives you access to the dashboard to view results.

All in all, we've tried to make the effective management of speed in your community as affordable as possible.

Does AutoSpeedWatch log total traffic volumes or just speeders?

>Yes; within it's limitations. AutoSpeedWatch is primarily focused on changing driver behaviours and identifying the worst and most persistent speeders, but a new feature does provide some location statistics, including (daytime) volumes and average speeds. Some of these stats are actual, and some are estimated; this is because the unit is solar powered and cannot always capture every speeder. It does however, provide useful information on speed and time distributions, plus average speeds, and a risk analysis of each location.

If you need precise 24hr survey information on volumes of traffic then a dedicated traffic logging product will more likely suit your need.

AutoNoiseWatch is a dedicated vehicle noise camera system for the identification of noisy vehicles. Like AutoSpeedWatch it also includes some statistics reporting, but if statistics are your prime concern then a dedicated traffic logging device will more likely perform better.

How high does the Roadside Unit need to be mounted?

>The Roadside Unit should be ideally mounted at a height of between 2.2m and 4m, with an ideal height around 2.4-3.2m. See our page on Site Location for details.

What is the size and weight of the Roadside Unit?

>The roadside unit has been built to be small and discreet. It's about the size of a book ; 200mm x 175mm x 63mm, and it weighs less than a kilo. The solar cell used to power the unit is incorporated in the top of the Roadside unit, so there's no need for mains power. Easy!

What is the Roadside Unit supplied with?

>The Roadside Unit is supplied with a medium fixing band suitable for a standard sign post (76mm - 120mm), a wrench and a security bit to fix band. It is now also supplied with a Restart Tool to ease installation by enabling the Easy Align function.

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Getting Started

Thank you for choosing AutoSpeedWatch to improve road safety. We’re confident it will help you modify driver behaviour within your community, both as an independent deterrent, and by providing valuable intelligence to your Police Force for follow-up action.

The general process is

Choose a good location and seek highways approval
Purchase your first unit
Install and Register the Unit (see below)
We will then configure/set-up your unit, and create your Dashboard account for you
You can then start using the system, inviting others to help you.

Before you install

Feed me! Please open up the cardboard box and place the roadside unit in direct sunlight. This keeps the unit’s battery topped up in preparation for when it’s installed. An indoor south-facing window sill is ideal, but if doing this outside then make sure there’s an air gap beneath the unit to prevent moisture build up.

Installation

Please follow the installation instructions carefully to install the unit. Once installed, follow the link at the bottom of these instructions to Register and Activate your unit. There is no 'app' for installation but you can use a normal smartphone browser to help you align the unit.

Account Set-up and App

We will set up your My AutoSpeedWatch dashboard account and send you a welcome email allowing you to set your password. The login details are not the same as the AutoSpeedWatch Store login; the systems are separate for better security.

Once your account is set up you can access your dashboard using any normal browser on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, or using the App:

Android users can download the 'AutoSpeedWatch' app from the Play Store.
iOS users can create an App link on their phone: Using Safari sign in and navigate to the home page, then tap the ‘Share’ button, scroll down and tap ‘Add to Home Screen.’

It may take us several days to make fine-tuning adjustments to your unit to suit your installation location. Please be patient with us before expecting results.

Using the My AutoSpeedWatch dashboard or App

Refer to the user guide for details of how to use the My AutoSpeedWatch Dashboard.