Sensys Gatso Group has become the first supplier to achieve operational status in the Netherlands’ national average speed enforcement modernisation programme, with its initial system beginning enforcement operations on 20 January 2026.
The Swedish traffic safety technology company reached a key contractual milestone on 8 December 2025 when the Dutch Ministry of Justice accepted its first deployment under the country’s latest tender for replacing existing point-to-point speed measurement infrastructure. Three other suppliers selected in the competitive procurement process have yet to reach this stage.
Under the tender structure, vendors must develop, install and gain customer acceptance for an initial system before receiving priority selection rights for additional highway segments across the national network.
Reaching this acceptance point required Sensys Gatso to complete over 300 individual tests demonstrating compliance with technical specifications, plus independent type approval confirming the accuracy and tamper-resistance of the speed measurement technology.
“From the very beginning, Sensys Gatso has consistently, calmly, and manageably worked towards this point, which they indicated in the initial planning,” said Gert Baardman, National Customer Program Manager at the Dutch Ministry. “That deserves a huge compliment.”
The system covers a highway section exceeding nine kilometres, selected by road authorities based on traffic data showing high rates of speeding violations. The deployment uses existing gantry infrastructure and a single-camera configuration covering two lanes per installation, which reduces roadwork requirements compared to traditional one-camera-per-lane setups.
Meeting the acceptance criteria ahead of the formal deadline positions Sensys Gatso to select subsequent enforcement locations, including a high-traffic section of Amsterdam’s Western Ring Road. The company expects its contract share to generate approximately €8 million over an initial six-year period, with 57% from ongoing service and maintenance operations.
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Justice initiated the tender programme to modernise automated speed enforcement across Dutch highways, with deployment continuing through 2026.
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