Thank you for your email received by us on 17 May 2017 asking for information about common law rights and privacy laws in relation to average speed cameras and the Congestion Charging scheme.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require.

The powers under which TfL enforces traffic contraventions on our roads are conferred by Acts of Parliament. There is no requirement within any of the Acts for us to seek consent from drivers or vehicle owners prior to or during any enforcement action. We are entirely satisfied that all of our enforcement procedures are fully compliant with relevant legislation, including those clauses of the Magna Carta which remain on statute.

Information on our legislative framework is also published here on our website at: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/how-we-work/corporate-governance/legislative-framework

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Yours sincerely

Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
Information Governance
Transport For London