Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the SPECS electronic signs on the M4 between junction 4 and junction 15 contain cameras which (a) read vehicle number plates, (b) compute vehicle speeds and (c) are used to issue speeding tickets; and if he will make a statement. - None.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the SPECS electronic signs on the M4 between junction 4 and junction 15 contain cameras which (a) read vehicle number plates, (b) compute vehicle speeds and (c) are used to issue speeding tickets; and if he will make a statement. [139948] Mr. Jamieson: There is no camera equipment located on the M4 between junctions 4 and 15 that is capable of (a) reading vehicle number plates, (b) computing vehicle speeds in order to (c) issue speeding tickets.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 139948; 413 c929W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Cameras Digital technology Road traffic control Speed limits Vehicle number plates M4
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk