MAV Systems was honoured to take part in The Big STEM Challenge last Friday, where the awards ceremony celebrated an inspiring group of young innovators. As a Gold Sponsor of the event, and with Managing Director Andy Humphries serving on the judging panel, the experience was nothing short of uplifting. Andy was genuinely overwhelmed by the imagination, technical understanding, and creative problem-solving demonstrated by every participant.

Celebrating Young STEM Talent

Supported by team members Sophie Letherby and Tracey Silk, the MAV representatives spent the day meeting the students, learning about their projects, and hearing firsthand why STEM excites them. The enthusiasm and passion on display made it incredibly difficult to select overall winners in a room full of such exceptional young minds. We would like to congratulate every entrant for their hard work, ideas, and dedication.

A Bright Future for UK STEM

As we often say, the true winners are companies like ours—British STEM businesses that stand to benefit greatly from the innovation, curiosity, and drive shown by the next generation of thinkers and creators. Their talent reflects a bright future for science, engineering, and technology in the UK.

Thanking Social Enterprise Kent

We extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to Social Enterprise Kent for organising such a brilliant and meaningful initiative. We are grateful to have been part of it, and we hope every participant left the event feeling proud and inspired. We certainly did.

MAV Systems is delighted to reflect on an outstanding two days at Highways UK, where The Traffic Group stand was lively and engaging from the moment the event opened. We welcomed a wide range of partners—both new and long-standing—who were keen to learn more about the MAV AiQ and its clear, immediate benefits for intelligent transport applications. The interest and discussions throughout the event demonstrated once again the strong market demand for advanced, reliable, and future-focused ANPR technology.

Showcasing The Traffic Group Portfolio

Working alongside our sister companies, AGD Systems and Traffic Group Signals, we were proud to present the full portfolio of Traffic Group technologies. Together, we showcased how our combined solutions enhance efficiency, accuracy, and performance across highways, ITS, and smart mobility environments. Visitors were particularly impressed by the breadth of capability—from AGD’s traffic detection technologies to Traffic Group Signals’ innovative control solutions—highlighting the strength of the group’s integrated approach.

Advancing ANPR for Public Protection

During the event, we also caught up with Tom Stone from Traffic Technology International, who was eager to explore how the MAV AiQ is contributing to safer roads across the UK. Andy Humphries provided insight into the system’s revolutionary features, including GhostPlate™ Technology, which plays a pivotal role in identifying illegal vehicles, criminal behaviour, and dangerous driving. These innovations support wider national efforts, including Sarah Coombes’ campaign to strengthen penalties for those who misuse Ghost Plates to evade the law.

A Successful Highways UK event

As Highways UK drew to a close, we were thrilled by the number of meaningful conversations, new connections, and promising partnership opportunities generated over the two days. The enthusiasm from visitors reaffirmed the MAV AiQ’s reputation as a leading ANPR solution capable of transforming modern traffic systems.

Looking Ahead with Momentum

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who visited us and to our colleagues across The Traffic Group for their collaboration throughout the event. MAV Systems looks forward to building on the positive momentum generated at Highways UK and continuing to support advancements in safer, smarter, and more efficient transport networks.

MAV Systems is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the Parking Technology Award category at the International Parking Community (IPC) Awards 2025. Our MAV AiQ ANPR camera has been recognised for its exceptional performance, optimisation, and unrivalled accuracy—qualities that are setting new standards for ANPR technology within the parking sector.

Setting the Standard in Parking Technology

As parking operators increasingly seek dependable, intelligent, and high-efficiency solutions, the MAV AiQ continues to stand out for its advanced capabilities and consistent real-world results. This nomination highlights the impact our technology is having across both private and public parking environments.

IPC Conference, 13th November

We look forward to meeting operators, integrators, and industry professionals at the IPC Conference on 13 November, followed by the evening gala where the final award winners will be announced. We welcome all attendees to visit our stand and discover first-hand why the MAV AiQ is attracting so much attention throughout the parking industry.

As proud sponsors within The Traffic Group, MAV Systems was delighted to participate in the 2025 ITS Nationals Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremony held in Warsaw this week. Representing MAV Systems, alongside colleagues from AGD Systems, the event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with ITS leaders from across Europe and to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations shaping the future of intelligent transport.

Celebrating ITS Leadership

We were especially pleased to support the Traffic Group National Policy Champion Award, which was presented to Guenther Weber of ITS Germany. We extend our sincere congratulations to Guenther for his well-deserved recognition and for his ongoing contributions to advancing national ITS policy and development.

Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

The evening offered an outstanding networking opportunity, bringing together industry professionals committed to building smarter, more efficient, and greener transport systems. Collaboration remains central to the mission of The Traffic Group, and supporting events like the ITS Nationals reinforces our shared commitment to driving innovation and improving mobility, safety, and environmental outcomes for citizens around the world.

We congratulate all award recipients and extend our thanks to the organisers for hosting such a valuable and inspiring event.

The UK traffic network is currently facing an unprecedented range of challenges—from the rise of Ghost Plate usage to illegal drivers, high-speed racing, and vehicles operating without valid MOT certification. As these risks escalate, the need for robust, intelligent technology to safeguard road users has never been more critical.

Advancing In-Car ANPR Innovation

While MAV Systems continues to advance fixed roadside safety solutions through the development of the MAV AiQ, we have also been working closely with NPED Services Ltd to create a state-of-the-art in-car ANPR system. Fully integrated with NPED’s platform, this mobile solution identifies vehicles that pose a risk to public safety and supports frontline officers with real-time actionable intelligence. The partnership has delivered exceptional gains in accuracy, efficiency, and performance, establishing a new benchmark for in-car ANPR capability—and ongoing development is driving standards even higher.

Building a Stronger ANPR Safety Network

Together, these fixed and mobile ANPR technologies form a powerful and complementary safety network, strengthening enforcement, improving situational awareness, and enhancing the protection of road users nationwide. In addition, MAV Systems is supporting Sarah Coombes’ Ghost Plate penalty initiative in Parliament, reinforcing our commitment to tackling plate fraud and restoring integrity to the UK’s vehicle-identification systems.

Our Mission for Safer Communities

MAV Systems stands firm in its mission: to enable safer roads, safer communities, and a safer future for all UK citizens through precision-engineered, intelligence-led ANPR technology.

MAV Systems is pleased to share the outstanding success of our participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia, one of the premier global showcases for cutting-edge security technologies. As ANPR specialists supporting the development and optimisation of Smart City security across the Middle East and beyond, the event proved to be exceptionally busy and rewarding for our team.

Strong Global Interest in MAV AiQ’s Next-Generation Security Capabilities

From the outset, discussions with international partners demonstrated strong interest in how the MAV AiQ can elevate accuracy, reliability, and real-time intelligence within advanced security infrastructures. Many conversations led directly into project planning and early-stage modelling, highlighting both the demand for next-generation ANPR solutions and the integral role our technology can play in delivering safer, more secure environments.

Growing Engagement as MAV AiQ Redefines ANPR Expectations

Interest only intensified on the second day, with a continuous flow of system integrators and security operators seeking to understand how MAV AiQ can enhance performance across a wide range of applications. Helen Garrett spent the day engaging with industry leaders keen to explore how actionable data, automated identification, and unrivalled accuracy can support the evolution of more resilient and efficient citywide security systems. The enthusiasm from visitors clearly reflected MAV AiQ’s reputation for redefining expectations within the ANPR market.

MAV Systems committed to continued support with global critical security infrastructure

The final day of Intersec Saudi Arabia proved to be the busiest yet, with the MAV stand attracting significant attention from operators, integrators, and partners from across the Middle East and the wider international security community. Our demonstrations of the MAV AiQ — including its intelligence-driven features and proven end-user benefits — generated exceptional engagement and left us with an extensive list of promising follow-up opportunities.

We extend our sincere thanks to Al-Radin Co. for their invitation and valued support throughout the event, and to all those who visited us over the three days. MAV Systems is excited to continue these discussions and support the optimisation of critical security infrastructure on a global scale.