Speed Camera on Ashburton Road
The following motion on Speed Camera on Ashburton Road has been proposed by Councillor Phil Bullivant, seconded by Councillor Alex Hall and supported by the requisite number of Members within the procedural rules.
Exceeding the speed limit is unacceptable particularly in a residential area at any time.
The process for administering appropriate sanctions requires that the public understand why sanctions are in place and that the enforcement is seen to be appropriate and fair.
Speed cameras are an accepted means of establishing breaches of speed limits and the criteria for their location and operation are well established.
A camera set up on the Ashburton Road 30mph area appears to be in breach of established custom and practice as below:-
Speed survey criteria
• At least 15% of traffic must exceed the ACPO/NPCC enforcement threshold (speed limit + 10% + 2?mph), or exceed by 5 mph, for any speed enforcement to be valid.
Site suitability
The Highway Authority must confirm:
• The speed limit is appropriate.
• No cheaper engineering solution is more effective.
• Relevant Traffic Regulation Orders and signage are correct and legal.
Visibility & Signing Standards
• Camera visibility: Must be clearly visible; cannot be concealed by vegetation or hidden from drivers.
• Advance signs: Preceding enforcement zones must have clear warnings. On dual carriageways, signs are required on both sides of the road.
Since installation, over 6000 motorists have been in receipt of proceedings initiated by this camera installation.
Many recipients have highlighted the location of the small camera installed on a lamppost with minimal signage and poor visual awareness.
There have also been complaints of proceedings for speeds of less than 35mph.
The stretch of road where the installation took place is where there are no access driveways, the cycle way is separate to the road and there are no residential premises fronting on to the road.
Will the Council contact the appropriate authority to establish:
1. What was the basis for the camera installation?
2. Who decided on the parameters for the actual installation?
3. How many proceedings have been instigated for speeds of 35mph or less?
4. Does the installation meet national standards for speed camera locations?
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Decision:
RESOLVED
The Notice of Motion is not supported.