HC Deb 09 July 1992 vol 211 cc318-9W
Mr. Marlow

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of whether speed measuring cameras would have a greater effect on reducing driving speeds(a) if they are covertly placed or (b) if they are preceded by warning signs.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

Studies are currently being carried out to assess whether the use of area-wide signs to indicate the use of enforcement cameras increases driver compliance with speed limits.

Mr. Marlow

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will place warning signs in the areas where new speed measuring cameras are to he placed.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

This is a matter which my right hon. Friend will consider in the light of the current studies to assess the effectiveness of such signs in increasing driver compliance with speed limits.

Mr. Marlow

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what increase in fine income he expects as a result of the new speed measuring cameras.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

The income from fines and fixed penalties will depend on factors such as the number of cameras deployed, their effectiveness in reducing speed, the number of suspected offenders and the proportion of them who are tried before a court rather than paying the fixed penalty. It is therefore not possible to give an estimate with any degree of accuracy.