Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has submitted an application to the Department for Transport to bring the new noise camera trial to Milton Keynes.
Across England and Wales, four areas are set to trial new phase 2 technology to help stop rowdy motorists revving their engines unnecessarily or using illegal exhausts. Currently, the technology is still in design phase.
MPs are being invited to submit applications to trial new innovative noise cameras in their local area.
The brand new technology is backed by £300,000 and can automatically detect when vehicles are breaking legal noise requirements.
This would then help provide police and local authorities with the tools and evidence to take action against drivers who flout noise laws. Police have existing powers, including the ability to issue fines, but currently have trouble gathering evidence.
The latest phase of noise trials builds on a 3-year programme to perfect the technology.
Ben Everitt MP had a meeting with Thames Valley Police in Wolverton on Friday (13/05) to discuss the application and ongoing issues in the city including in Central Milton Keynes which has affected residents in CMK and Bradwell Common and a similar issue on the H3 near Newport Pagnell. He heard about the work the local police force are already doing on the issue and how the trial would have a positive impact on the work they're doing.
Yesterday (23/5), the MP submitted his application.
Application submitted ☑️ https://t.co/zCm7DPx1bm
— Ben Everitt (@Ben_Everitt) May 23, 2022
