Costs of speed enforcement measures

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.039190

I note you seek access to the following information:

Thank you for your response. I understand you are unable to answer the first questions but could you please respond to the questions 5-7. Here they are again:

5. Could you clarify where the fines collected from speed van enforcement are allocated? Additionally, is there a difference in allocation compared to fines collected by fixed speed cameras?
6.Is there a scheme in place where the revenue from speeding fines can be used to offset the costs of speed cameras?
7. According to the Department of Transport circa 2007, there is a statement indicating that the department does not wish to be prescriptive about conditions met for cameras and acknowledges that cameras can be beneficial where there is community concern. Is the KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) criterion the sole factor for the installation or deployment of a camera?

I have also contacted Cheshire Constabulary now. I understand things/ processes will be different but I would like this information.

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I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q5. Could you clarify where the fines collected from speed van enforcement are allocated? Additionally, is there a difference in allocation compared to fines collected by fixed speed cameras?

The MPS do not handle fines. All fines are paid to His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service.

Q6. Is there a scheme in place where the revenue from speeding fines can be used to offset the costs of speed cameras?

We are determined to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from London's roads in line with our Vision Zero goal and investment in tackling speeding is a key part of this. All revenue generated from Fixed Penalty Notices and court fines, as a result of speeding offences, goes to the Treasury. Some speed awareness course income comes back to TfL and the Police to help offset the costs of London’s extensive safety camera operation, including police enforcement.

Q7. According to the Department of Transport circa 2007, there is a statement indicating that the department does not wish to be prescriptive about conditions met for cameras and acknowledges that cameras can be beneficial where there is community concern. Is the KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) criterion the sole factor for the installation or deployment of a camera?

The DfT Circular 01/07 provides guidance to authorities on the criteria for installation of speed cameras. In London, cameras are primarily installed at sites where people have been killed or seriously injured (KSI) and/or non-compliance is creating significant risk due to drivers or riders speeding or contravening a red light. There is no formal policy containing a strict criteria for safety camera installation. TfL and the Police operate a number of interventions to tackle speeding including static safety cameras, mobile camera enforcement, police on-street enforcement, community and junior roadwatch, as well as utilising engineering solutions such as reducing speed limits and traffic calming measures. The information and data collected through these interventions may also be used to inform the decision as to whether a safety camera might be installed.