SOME ENFORCEMENT cameras are set to be brought out of use temporarily, police have announced following discrepancies in traffic enforcement.
Thames Valley Police has released a joint statement, along with the National Highways agency and the National Police Chiefs’ Council explaining that cameras on specific parts of the road network are set to be put on pause.
It comes after some Highways Agency Digital Enforcement Camera System (HADECS) cameras have caused anomalous errors as the result of a problem affecting how they interact with signs and signals on some A-roads and motorways.
Following the error a small number of motorists have incorrectly received a speeding penalty.
Police and National Highways have decided to pause speed enforcement on road networks using data from the affected cameras until the issue is resolved.
However they have reiterated that other methods of enforcement will still be in place.#
They have also assured motorists that those affected by the camera discrepancies will be contacted by relevant police forces regarding a compensation scheme which has been set up by National Highways.
The joint statement explains: “Policing is working with National Highways to identify and contact a very limited number of motorists who may have incorrectly received a speeding penalty due to an anomaly impacting the way some National Highways cameras interact with their signs and signals on some A-roads and motorways.
“This issue affects a limited number of motorists.”
It continues: “Policing enforces a range of offences, including speeding, on the strategic road network through a number of tactics including mobile camera deployments, roads policing patrols and average speed sites–this remains unchanged.
“If you are affected by this issue, you will be contacted and details of the compensation scheme will be shared in due course–you do not need to take any action.
