Following a series of trials with eleven forces, the new advanced GPS based equipment that will help the police manage traffic and help with the tailbacks that can occur after a serious road traffic accidents, will be gradually rolled out around the country.
The equipment which has a cost of around £2.5 million will allow the police to ease the congestion caused by an accident and also help manage the scene by creating a virtual map of the area. It is hoped that the equipment will allow the roads to open up much sooner than before and stop the huge tail backs that have been known to happen on busy roads.
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly said: "This is an excellent example of the Highways Agency and the police working together to benefit motorists. The police have important work to do after a serious accident. This new kit will make the work quicker and easier and get people moving again much sooner."
Stephen Green, Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police and head of roads policing for the Association of Chief Police Officers said: "The equipment will help us to collect evidence from the scene more quickly without having any detrimental impact on its quality."
The equipment will cover around 4,500 miles of motorway and A roads throughout England, which should mean that all the major routes are covered by this system.
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