Redspeed Camera
Date of request: 15 August 2026
Reference: 18067035
Request
Freedom of Information Request – Henlade A358 RedSpeed Sentio Shield Camera
Please provide the following information relating specifically to the RedSpeed Sentio Shield speed camera at Henlade on the A358, Taunton, identified by Avon and Somerset Police as camera/site reference 10100079.
I understand that the calibration certificate for this camera is dated 5 November 2025. I am seeking to establish the timeline between installation, calibration, commissioning and the commencement of enforcement. Please provide:
- The date on which the RedSpeed Sentio Shield camera was physically installed at site 10100079, if earlier than 5th November 2025
- The date on which the camera was first calibrated. If this was 5 November 2025, please confirm as the certificate held on file only provides a date range of 5th November 2025 to 4th November 2026
- The date on which the camera was integrated,commissioned and accepted for police force operational use i.e. enforcement action.
4,The date and, if held, time of the first speeding offence recorded by the camera for enforcement/prosecution
5, If the camera was activated for enforcement on a date later than 5th November 2025, please provide the reason for the delay between calibration and enforcement activation.
For clarity, I am not requesting personal data relating to individual motorists, vehicle registration numbers, names or individual prosecutions. I am seeking only the operational history and commissioning information for camera/site 10100079.
If any part of this request is considered exempt, please provide the remainder of the information and identify the specific exemption relied upon for any information withheld.
If the information is held by another department or authority, I would be grateful if you could advise me of this and, where possible, identify the appropriate authority. Freedom of Information Request – Henlade A358 RedSpeed Sentio Shield Camera
Response
Question 1
The camera was installed on the 25/11/2025
Question 2
The camera was first calibrated on 05/11/2025
Question 3
The camera was accepted for operational use on 03/12/2025
Question 4
The date and time of the first speeding offence was recorded on 04/12/2025 at 01.07.12
Question 5
The camera was not in situ at the time of calibration and therefore enforcement started once the camera was placed at the location and the calibration certificate was received.