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.

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.

Is postage included in the purchase price?

>For orders above £245 and within the UK mainland, yes, postage is included. For everything else there is a variable charge depending on the service and destination. Delivery charges are detailed during the checkout process.

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Prices changes from 1st August

Why?

As with most businesses we have not been immune to the increased supply chain costs caused by market turbulence and geopolitical uncertainty. Both our inventory costs and our operating costs have risen considerably over the past 18 months.
Whilst we are thrilled by the levels of interest from our potential customers (typical Town/Parish Councils), they have often found it frustratingly slow and cumbersome to get installation approvals and police support before purchasing. This has delayed the sales of units below our initial plans and our high-volume low-margin model is therefore generating a delayed revenue stream whilst OPEX costs remain comparable. This is in the context that the business remains in its start-up phase; no income has yet been drawn from the business and no return has yet been made on the investments costs/efforts made.

We continue our aim to provide highly-effective and affordable solutions that are considerably better value than the next nearest competitor, and our ethos remains on saving lives over making money. We also want to respond to requests for new product offerings. We're sorry therefore to need to raise prices, but it is necessary for the sustainable progression of the business.

When?

We will be increasing prices from 1st August 2024. Purchases of data connectivity can be made from multiple years before this date but limited to a maximum of 3 years per Roadside Unit. Note: data connectivity is non redeemable.

How much?

Unless current trading conditions change we are planning the prices to be as follows:

Product	From 1st August
Roadside Unit incl 1st year connectivity	£779
Solar Boost Option	£112
Data Connectivity subscription	£178
Roadsigns (Standard / Small)	£58.60 / £37.00
Accessories and misc items	varies around 19%