Radiation safety standards for electronic toll collection ETC and enforcement equipment. Prepared for the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions DETR, Tolling and Private Finance Division TPFD.

This report examines the electromagnetic radiation arising from microwave beacons and infra-red illuminators which were components of the systems tested during the technology trials on the TRL track. A general summary of the main human health effects of exposure to relevant non-ionising radiation is provided. The report also discusses UK, European and US radiation standards. (A) (This report is also included on the TRL CD-ROM entitled "Research on road user charging 1995-1998"). For the covering abstract see IRRD 491340 or C 12559 CD-ROM.