The trial, which began on Monday, 2nd November 2026, will collect speed and road data to help identify persistent speeding patterns and gather evidence for potential safety measures. Cameras were installed earlier this year but remained inactive while the council finalised data collection and protection processes.
At the conclusion of the trial, Swindon Borough Council will evaluate the findings and the effectiveness of the cameras. Any decisions regarding the deployment of ANPR cameras at additional locations will only be considered after the trial period and a thorough review of its outcomes. Future deployments will be subject to assessment, necessary approvals, and available funding.
“"We know there’s been a lot of noise around these cameras but I’m very pleased that they’re about to be switched on and start collecting data. As soon as I came into this position, I made sure getting the data protections and policies in place was a top priority so we can start the trial and begin to understand what, if any, additional traffic measures are needed for these areas. I’d like to thank officers for their hard work in getting this in place and carrying out the work behind the scenes and I look forward to seeing what impact these cameras have had in 12 months’ time."
Councillor Nick Gardiner, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, expressed his satisfaction that the trial is commencing. He highlighted the importance of data protection policies being a top priority and thanked officers for their efforts in implementing the system.
