Wrong-way driving on motorways is an escalating safety concern. In the year to 17 November 2024, there were 988 reported incidents of vehicles travelling the wrong way on England’s motorways—a 15% increase compared to the previous year. These figures underline the urgent need for smarter, real-time solutions to help protect road users.

Recognising this challenge, Rennicks continues to focus on its core mission: creating safer highways through innovation. As part of this commitment, the company has introduced a new solution designed specifically to address wrong-way driving: the PX150 Radar.

The Rising Risk of Wrong-Way Driving

Wrong-way driving remains one of the most dangerous events that can occur on a high-speed road. Even a moment of confusion at motorway speeds can lead to severe or fatal collisions. Contributing factors include:

• Driver disorientation
• Impaired judgment
• Misleading sat-nav instructions

With incidents increasing year-on-year, it is clear that traditional static signs and road markings are not sufficient on their own. Roads now require intelligent technology capable of detecting dangerous behaviour as it happens, enabling interventions before collisions occur.

Introducing the PX150 Radar: Smarter Detection for Safer Roads

The PX150 Radar is the latest advancement in the Rennicks Radar range, offering enhanced detection accuracy and advanced integration options for the UK market.

Designed for flexibility, the PX150 supports up to 64 customisable detection zones for incident detection, vehicle tracking and data sharing—enabling smarter, safer and more connected road networks.

Key Features

• Multi-lane tracking radar monitoring up to 16 lanes simultaneously
• Detects stopped and wrong-way vehicles in all directions and weather conditions
• Tracks movement through user-defined zones with HD video verification
• Customisable zones for queue monitoring and incident alerts
• Supports pre- and post-trigger video uploads to the Tetryon cloud server
• Integrates MIMO, FMCW and Doppler technologies for precise detection
• Compact, non-intrusive design with straightforward installation
• Connectivity via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and optional 4G
• Generates comprehensive real-time and historical traffic insights

As wrong-way driving incidents continue to rise, investment in intelligent systems such as the PX150 can help prevent collisions and improve incident response times.

Rennicks’ Commitment to Road Safety

Rennicks continues to emphasise practical innovation, placing safety at the centre of product development. The PX150 is designed not simply as a standalone product but as part of a broader commitment to enhancing the safety of drivers, passengers and emergency responders.

Robert Tait, Sales Director at Rennicks, summarises the company’s commitment: “Road safety is at the heart of everything we do. The PX150 is designed to give traffic authorities the tools they need to detect and respond to incidents faster – helping keep all road users safe.”

Organisations interested in the PX150 or wishing to request a demonstration can contact Rennicks for further information.

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