Firstly, please can you confirm the start date, end date and success criteria for the trial of the average speed cameras along the A2? Secondly, for the camera located between the Kidbrooke junction and the Sun In the Sands junction (westbound) please can you explain the rationale for cutting the trees in front of the average speed camera but not behind, rendering the camera hidden. Are you obliged to ensure these cameras can are visible to motorists?

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Our ref: FOI-1431-1920/GH

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 9 September 2019 asking for information about the Average Speed Cameras along the A2.

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold some of the information you require.

The average speed cameras on the A2 came into operation in March 2017.

To access how successful a scheme is in reducing casualties, 36 months worth of data is analysed. As such, the scheme will be evaluated after March 2020.

The Average Speed Cameras between the Kidbrooke and Sun in the Sands junctions are currently operational and not obscured by any foliage. Our Safety Cameras are maintained regularly to ensure that they are always visible to motorists and checked for accuracy and enforceability by the contractors and the Police enforcement team.

If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Graham Hurt

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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