# Gatso

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2024**: Digital Transition — Widespread rollout of HADECS3 and VECTOR systems, leading to tighter enforcement margins.
- **2011**: NPCC Guidelines — Formalization of the 10% plus 2mph discretionary threshold for police forces.
- **1992**: First Gatso Cameras — Introduction of fixed speed cameras using film-based technology in the UK.
- **1988**: Road Traffic Act — Established the legal framework for speed limits and prosecution in the UK.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Speed Enforcement: Debunking the '10% Rule' Amidst Digital Shifts
2026-03-09 00:49:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

UK motorists are being cautioned against relying on the '10% plus 2mph' speed camera tolerance, as police forces move toward stricter enforcement. This shift highlights a broader trend in automated regulatory compliance where technological precision is replacing discretionary margins.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-speed-camera-regulation-myth-exposed

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