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Reducing Abuse and Improving Roadside Safety
Highway maintenance crews, repair teams and roadside contractors face growing risks from public aggression and unsafe driver behaviour while working on live roads.
Research from Safer Highways and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association highlights the scale of the issue:
68% of highway workers have experienced verbal abuse from passing drivers
Over 1 in 3 have been physically threatened while working on site
75% report near misses due to reckless driving or deliberate endangerment
These incidents often occur in dangerous, high-pressure environments, particularly during overnight work, lane closures or emergency repairs. Many road workers operate alone or in small teams, making them more vulnerable.
The impact is significant: injuries, stress, and high turnover rates are common, with many workers leaving the industry due to safety fears. At the same time, prosecutions are rare due to a lack of reliable evidence.
Body Worn Cameras provide a visible deterrent to abusive behaviour and help create a safer working environment. They capture clear video evidence of threats, dangerous driving and assaults, helping support police action and internal investigations.
Creating Safer Working Conditions on the Roads
WCCTV Body Cameras are proven to reduce aggressive behaviour and provide secure, high-quality video evidence during roadside operations.
The visible presence of the camera, especially with a forward-facing screen, acts as a strong deterrent, changing public behaviour by making individuals aware that their actions are being recorded. Our cameras have helped deliver tangible results for teams working on and around the UK's highways:
De-escalation of aggressive behaviour from drivers and members of the public
Clear evidential footage of threats, assaults, and dangerous driving
Protection from false allegations and public complaints
Support for health and safety reviews and post-incident learning
Increased staff confidence when working in isolated or high-risk locations
WCCTV’s Body Cameras are lightweight, simple to operate and built for tough working environments. They offer a complete solution for roadside safety, accountability and incident reporting.
Enhancing Worker Safety
The distinctive forward-facing screen on WCCTV's body cameras plays a significant role in de-escalating conflict. When individuals are aware they are being recorded, their behaviour dramatically improves.
Small, discreet and lightweight, WCCTV's body cameras are barely noticeable to the wearer once they are attached. Despite the unit's compact size, it contains market-leading functionality and features.
The device's 1080p video recording capability means you will capture high-quality video evidence, whether for police investigations, identifying individuals for convictions or training employees.
The optional extended battery pack easily clips onto the bottom of the Body Camera, providing an additional 8 hours of run time, making it ideal for applications beyond the usual daily working pattern.
All footage captured on a WCCTV Body Camera is encrypted to AES 256-bit standard, making it completely secure and inaccessible to unauthorised users.
WCCTV’s cloud based Evidence Management Software (EMS) provides simple and secure management of videos taken from a WCCTV Body Worn Camera.
UK-Manufactured Body Camera
The WCCTV Body Camera is a practical safety tool for road maintenance crews, highways teams and contractors working in live traffic environments.
Its one-button operation makes it easy to start and stop recording during fast-moving or high-pressure situations, ensuring no critical moment is missed.
The camera includes a configurable pre-event buffer of up to 120 seconds, capturing vital context before an incident begins. Its forward-facing screen visibly deters hostility, while full HD video and audio recording ensures clear, admissible evidence.
The unit is compact, durable and weather-resistant, designed for long shifts and unpredictable conditions. It integrates seamlessly into highways PPE and does not hinder movement or comfort.
Each camera is manufactured in the UK and secured with AES 256-bit encryption to protect video files. When paired with WCCTV’s Evidence Management Software, the camera becomes part of a complete, compliant solution for frontline protection and accountability.
Camera Specifications
The WCCTV Body Camera is engineered for reliable performance in demanding roadside environments. Lightweight yet highly durable, it ensures frontline staff always have access to high-quality, secure video evidence when it matters most.
It’s designed for ease of use with minimal training, delivering performance and peace of mind for highways workers operating in high-risk, public-facing roles.
Key Specifications:
Dimensions (HxWxD): 76mm x 57mm x 28mm
Weight: 124g
Video Resolution: 1080p HD
Forward-Facing Screen: Proven to deter aggression
Controls: Touchscreen navigation and single-button recording
Build: Water and dust resistant
Battery Life: Full shift recording + optional extended battery
Encryption: AES 256-bit secure video storage
Pre-Event Buffer: Configurable up to 120 seconds
Mounting Options: Compatible with high-visibility vests, jackets and helmets
A Complete Body Worn Video Solution
Rental and Purchase Options
The nature of highways work is often temporary, reactive and fast-moving. WCCTV offers Body Cameras on both rental and purchase models to give highways contractors and public sector organisations full flexibility when equipping their teams.
Rental: Our rental service is ideal for short-term projects such as road repairs, maintenance contracts, emergency call-outs or trials. There are no upfront costs, no servicing requirements and no long-term commitments. Equipment is deployed quickly, and our support team handles all maintenance, upgrades and diagnostics.
Purchase: For highways teams requiring a permanent solution, outright purchase provides a consistent setup across staff and teams. Ownership ensures teams are always equipped and confident in using both the camera and WCCTV’s Evidence Management Software, with access to ongoing technical support and updates.
Whichever option you choose, our team will provide a fast and simple onboarding process, full training and dedicated support to ensure your deployment runs smoothly from the outset.
Evidence Management Software
Every WCCTV Body Camera is backed by our cloud-based Evidence Management Software (EMS), designed to store, manage and review footage securely and efficiently.
The EMS platform provides highways teams with a complete audit trail of every video file, including metadata, user access logs and file history. This ensures full compliance with evidential handling protocols and supports investigations, prosecutions and internal reviews.
Key features include:
AES 256-bit encrypted file storage
Role-based access permissions
Automatic upload from Smart Hubs or manual camera download
Advanced search functionality by date, time, user or incident
Full audit trail and reporting tools
UK-based hosting and GDPR compliance
The system is intuitive and accessible, allowing authorised personnel to retrieve video quickly for incident review or legal proceedings. Our support team provides onboarding, training and ongoing assistance to ensure your team gets the most from the platform.
Supporting Systems for Body Camera Deployments
WCCTV’s Smart Hubs make it easy for highway maintenance teams to charge, manage and redeploy body cameras between shifts.
Each hub charges multiple cameras at once and automatically uploads footage to the Evidence Management Software. No manual handling, no reliance on existing IT networks.
Built-in storage keeps footage safe even if the network connection drops. Cameras are fully recharged in under three hours, keeping downtime low and availability high.
Smart Hubs are ideal for depot or van installation, giving field teams a simple way to manage devices without extra workload.
Accessories
WCCTV provides a full range of accessories, including breakaway lanyards, magnetic mounts and high-visibility harnesses. All accessories are designed to keep the camera secure, positioned correctly and comfortable to wear.
Proven Results in the Highways Sector
Morrison Utility Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of essential infrastructure services, partnered with WCCTV to trial Body Worn Cameras as part of their commitment to workforce safety.
Teams working on highways and public utilities often face aggression from the public due to road closures and noise disruption. Additionally, the company wanted greater visibility into adherence to excavation protocols and safe working practices.
WCCTV deployed Body Cameras across a proof-of-concept programme, with the front-facing screen proving highly effective in deterring aggression. The cameras also provided detailed video and audio footage for post-incident reviews and safety briefings.
Since introduction, Morrison Utility Services has reported a marked decrease in verbal abuse incidents. The cameras have helped support police investigations and driven improvements in operational compliance.
Following the success of the initial deployment, the cameras have now been adopted across wider business operations.
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An easier way to manage lone worker safety and security. Contact our Body Camera experts and let us know how we can help.
Trusted Partner to the Highways
WCCTV has long-standing partnerships with contractors and service providers operating across the UK’s road network. Our Body Worn Cameras are used daily by teams working on public utilities, maintenance, excavation and highways safety schemes.
We understand the pressures faced by frontline workers in these environments, whether it's managing risks from live traffic, public hostility or lone working conditions.
Our cameras are fully manufactured in the UK, backed by ongoing technical support, and offered with flexible rental or purchase options to match project requirements. As standard, we provide:
Site assessments and deployment guidance
Staff training and onboarding
Technical support and troubleshooting
Secure video storage via our Evidence Management Software
Detailed usage reporting to support internal safety initiatives
With rapid delivery, national coverage and a proven track record in the utilities and highways sectors, WCCTV is the trusted choice for body worn video that works in the real world.
How Do Body Cameras Help Protect Highway Workers?
Body cameras act as a visible deterrent to abuse, help de-escalate tense situations and provide secure video evidence in the event of an incident or false allegation.
Can Footage Be Used for Health and Safety Reviews?
Yes, recorded footage supports internal safety reviews, helps identify training needs and offers valuable insight into day-to-day operational risks.
Are the Cameras Suitable for Outdoor Use in Harsh Conditions?
WCCTV’s Body Cameras are designed to be dust- and water-resistant, with a rugged build to handle the demands of highway work environments.
What Happens to the Footage After Recording?
All footage is encrypted and uploaded to WCCTV’s secure, cloud-based Evidence Management Software, ensuring only authorised personnel can access it.
Do You Offer Rental Options for Projects?
Yes, WCCTV offers both short-term rentals and permanent purchase options to suit the requirements of temporary works, long-term projects or business-wide rollouts.
From the Blog
WCCTV is an award-winning UK designer and manufacturer of Body Worn Cameras. Our Body Camera Protect has a proven track-record in reducing the occurrences of verbal and physical abuse directed towards public-facing workers across a variety of industry sectors including retail, supermarkets, public transportation, local authorities, councils and security officers – just to name a few!
