Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what procedure is in place for consulting residents about siting of speed cameras.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what procedure is in place for consulting residents about siting of speed cameras. [88557] Mr. Jamieson: There is no requirement to consult local residents on the siting of speed cameras. Highway authorities have powers under the Highways Act 1980 section 95 (A) to install and maintain on or near a highway structures and equipment for the detection of traffic offences. This includes speed camera housings and the camera equipment within.

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