Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 26 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the reduction in (a) fatalities and (b) serious accidents as a result of the introduction of speed cameras.

Answer: John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment he has made of the reduction in (a) fatalities and (b) serious accidents as a result of the introduction of speed cameras. [17440] Mr. Jamieson: The first year report of the netting-off scheme shows that, on average, at camera sites, the number of people killed and seriously injured fell by 47 per cent. compared to the average of the previous three years.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 375 c610-1W;375 c612-3W; 17440
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Death Accidents Cameras Injuries Roads Road traffic control Speed limits
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