Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Cycleways

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2015 to Question 226547, what assessment he has made of the merits of deploying civil enforcement officers rather than using cameras to enforce mandatory cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Enforcement of moving traffic offences associated with mandatory cycle lanes is currently a matter for the police as they have the powers to stop vehicles. Civil enforcement officers are able to enforce parking contraventions in mandatory cycle lanes, but effective enforcement of moving traffic contraventions, if Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 were commenced, would require the installation by local authorities of camera systems.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 227536
Session: 2014-15
Related items: Cycleways
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Enforcement Cycleways
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk