New camera to help clamp down on drivers with no MOT

A new camera installed on Queensway this morning will assist in identifying vehicles that do not have a valid MOT certificate.

It is part of a trial rollout of Automatic Numberplate Recognition (ANPR) cameras that use high speed imaging to take pictures of vehicles, after which the information is cross referenced with a database of licenses and relevant MOT certificates.

Recent figures released by the Government point to 52,000 vehicles registered in Gibraltar, 16,000 of which do not have a valid MOT.

In answer to GBC questions, Number Six said the government has previously committed to the installation of ANPR cameras, and says that as well as being a legal requirement, compliance is important for both safety and air quality.

It reminds the public that individuals in compliance with MOT laws have no cause for concern.