FOI request detail

Maintenance record of speed camera request

Request ID: FOI-2690-2425
Date published: 18 December 2024

You asked
I request the maintenance records of the speed camera at A406 opp Brook Rd NW2 to j/w Shirehall Park NW11 E/B (10611071). I received a letter saying I was caught speeding at 46 mph on a 40 mph road when I know exactly where that camera is located and always drive much slower than 40 mph to avoid going over the speed limit. A lot of other drivers have also experienced the same issues with this camera and I’ve had about 3 other tickets with this exact same camera which is impossible. I need this information to prove my innocence. I was not travelling at 46 mph as the camera recorded. I was strolling with other drivers as we crossed the traffic.

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-2690-2425

Thank you for your request which we received on 25 November 2024, asking for maintenance records of the speed camera at the A406 opposite Brook Road NW2 to j/w Shirehall Park NW11.

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

 

However, the information you have requested is exempt from disclosure under section 31 of the FOI Act, which can apply where release of information would be likely to prejudice the prevention of crime, or to prejudice the apprehension or prosecution of offenders. This is because the release of this information (or similar information in relation to other areas) would reveal locations where enforcement activity is less likely to be implemented and may therefore encourage people to ignore restrictions at those locations. Whilst we make no suggestion that you would use this information for anything other than your own interest, the disclosure of information under FOI is regarded as a disclosure to the public at large.


The use of this exemption is subject to an assessment of the ‘public interest test’ to determine whether the greater public interest rests in the exemption applying and the information being withheld, or in releasing it in any event. We recognise the need for openness and transparency by public authorities and the fact that you have requested the records is in itself an argument for release. However, in this instance we feel that the balance of public interest lies in favour of withholding the information to ensure that we are able to manage traffic on the TfL Road Network. It would be strongly against the public interest to release any information that would undermine this. We consider that the release of this information would lead to increased traffic problems as some motorists may seek to take advantage of the information, which would have a detrimental effect on street management. 

  

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal. 

 

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall 

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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