Freedom of Information request - SPEED CAMERA A503 Seven Sisters Rd nr Woodbury Grove E/B N4 (2523)
Request ID: FOI-0999-2324 Date published: 26 July 2023
You asked
Dear Transport for London,
SPEEDCURB SYSTEM
SPEED CAMERA A503 Seven Sisters Rd nr Woodbury Grove E/B N4 (2523)
Can I under FoI request how many speeders have this device recorded Between 01/06/2022 - 01/06/2023, how many were challenged, and how many were successfully overturned or dismissed?
Furthermore, what was the reason a speeding camera was set up on this particular spot, Who holds and where can I access the information and documentation required to make this camera legal and lawful? (calibration - application - maintenance and the rest)
would you also explain what is the minimum legal required distance one to able to set up a speeding camera from the signs informing change of speed, and how many reminders must be set up before a camera,
a) When and how did become legal to enforce the 20mph limit on this road,
b) and when was it applied?
c) Which Judge granted the authority?
d) and what was the decision to apply the limit on this road?
e) When was this camera approved (type approval ) to be used according to the state legislation for offenses of speeding?
f) what date was the camera erected?
g) what is the precise planning location of this device, and where was the planning application submitted? and what date was it approved?
h) who holds the maintenance record and error sheets, and history.
i) Was there any adjustment made lately to this device, either to the shutter speed, to the tolerance allowance, or anything else? if yes what are they?
j) Where can I see the intervals of the shutter speed certificates?
We answered
TfL Ref: 0999-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 28 June 2023 asking for information about Seven Sisters Road near Woodbury Grove eastbound in north London. 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 some of the information you require. You asked:
how many speeders have this device recorded Between 01/06/2022 - 01/06/2023, how many were challenged, and how many were successfully overturned or dismissed?
In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of some of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere.
Who holds and where can I access the information and documentation required to make this camera legal and lawful? (calibration - application - maintenance and the rest)
We can advise that no planning application is required to be made for the installation of a speed camera. However, copies of inspection records would need to be requested from the Metropolitan Police Enforcement team.They can be contacted via the aforementioned link to their website.
Would you also explain what is the minimum legal required distance one to able to set up a speeding camera from the signs informing change of speed, and how many reminders must be set up before a camera,
When and how did become legal to enforce the 20mph limit on this road,
The 20mph speed limit came into force on this section of the A503 on 1 April 2023. Engagement with local residents and businesses was undertaken, commencing 14 November 2022. This consisted of a direct letter drop to residents along the route and was supplemented by a webpage where further information could be found on the proposals including the background to the lowering speed limits programme, Frequently Asked Questions and maps of the proposals; plus radio advertising, digital advertising and London-wide press releases in November 2022 and March 2023 to coincide with both the engagement and when the speed limit came into force respectively.
Changes to the Traffic Order were published in the local press - the Hackney Gazette on 29 November 2022, as well as the London Gazette on 1 December 2022. The objection period ran from 1 December 2022 until 22 December 2022. Additionally, initial consultation of the Traffic Order with stakeholders took place from 5-19 August 2022, and they were informed of the objection period on 29 November 2022. A copy of the press advert and final Traffic Order are provided in the attached zip file. Page 30 of the Order refers to the junction in question.
and when was it applied?
The 20mph speed limit came into force on this section of the A503 on 1 April 2023.
Which Judge granted the authority?
There is no legal requirement for a judge to grant authority for a speed camera to be installed.
and what was the decision to apply the limit on this road?
TfL announced its decision to lower the speed limit in central London and on a further 140km of its roads as part of the Vision Zero Action Plan, published jointly with the Metropolitan Police Service in July 2018. This included London-wide press coverage, including the 20mph proposals, which was restated in the publication of TfL’s Vision Zero Action Plan Progress Report in November 2021.
When was this camera approved (type approval ) to be used according to the state legislation for offenses of speeding?
This camera model was type approved by the Home Office in November 2004, and is subject to annual calibration.
what date was the camera erected?
The site installation date took place on 10 December 2015, whilst the site commissioning date was 11 December 2015.
what is the precise planning location of this device, and where was the planning application submitted? and what date was it approved?
As previously mentioned, no planning application is required to be made for installation of a speed camera.
who holds the maintenance record and error sheets, and history.
Transport for London holds details of reported faults raised and actions taken to resolve, in reference to this camera since its installation as well as dates of inspections carried out. Inspection records would need to be requested from the Metropolitan Police Enforcement team.
Was there any adjustment made lately to this device, either to the shutter speed, to the tolerance allowance, or anything else? if yes what are they?
The speed reduction was implemented and the safety camera speed limit threshold was set in line with the National Police Chiefs Council Guidelines on 1 April 2023.
Where can I see the intervals of the shutter speed certificates?
TfL does not hold this information as technical information about the safety camera is held by our supplier.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely
Jasmine Howard FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
