New speed camera can catch drivers committing five offences at once

Motoring organisations give promised system a cautious welcome – as long as it is not used just to raise money

Steven Morris

A speed camera designed to catch motorists committing up to five offences at the same time could be heading to Britain’s roads. As well as catching speeding motorists, the Asset camera should be able to pick out drivers who are not wearing seatbelts and accurately measure distances between moving cars to identify tailgating.

Asset (advanced safety and driver support for essential road transport) can also note number plates and recognise cars with out-of-date tax discs and no insurance. (more on guardian.co.uk)