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Fife Safety Cameras FAQ's
Published by: Fife Councillist of questions most likely asked about Fife Safety Camera Partnership.
- What is Fife Safety Camera Partnership, who is involved and how is it funded?
- Who decides where the safety cameras will operate?
- What do the vans look like?
- What happens if I get caught speeding?
- Can I attend a driver awareness scheme as an alternative?
- How do I pay the fine?
- What if I don't know who was driving when the offence took place?
- What if I can't produce my licence, or my details are incorrect?
- How will I know where the cameras are going to be?
- What type of cameras will be used in Fife?
- Can I see evidence?
- What are the speed limits?
Q. What is Fife Safety Camera Partnership, who is involved and how is it funded?
Formed in 2002, the Partnership is grant funded directly from the Scottish Government for the sole purpose of casualty reduction. We link into the 'Improving road safety' aims and objectives of the Fife Community Safety Partnership and casualty reduction through education and enforcement are the main objectives. Revenue from fines goes directly into HM Treasury. The Fife Safety Camera Partnership includes: Fife Council; Police Scotland; Fife NHS Board; Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; The Fife Procurators Fiscal; The Scottish Ambulance Service and The Scottish Government.
Q. Who decides where the safety cameras will operate?
Fife Council Transportation Services analyse statistical information, gathered by the Police at every crash they attend. A list is prepared and an assessment is made of the results to decide whether engineering, camera or other enforcement activity is likely to reduce the crash rate or if there are any emerging patterns that can be addressed by other means.
Q. What do the vans look like?
The vans will have highly conspicuous livery to maximise the deterrent effect rather than simply catch drivers speeding.
Q. What happens if I get caught speeding?
The Registered keepers of vehicles photographed by safety cameras exceeding the speed limit will have a notice of intended prosecution posted to them within 14 days. The driver will in most instances, as an alternative to prosecution, be given a Fixed Penalty Notice; the Fixed Penalty is £60 with three penalty points endorsed on the driver's licence. This penalty must be paid within 28 days of the Fixed Penalty notice being issued.
Q. Can I attend a driver awareness scheme as an alternative?
No, there is no such scheme available for this offence in Scotland.
Q. How do I pay the fine?
If you chose to pay by post you must pay the full amount by cheque or postal order to the "Clerk of the District Court". The address of the court office is on the front page of the conditional offer of fixed penalty. You will also be required to tender your driving licence for endorsement. Personal callers at all court offices may pay by cash.
Q. What if I don't know who was driving when the offence took place?
Registered keepers of vehicles have a duty to know at all times who had use of their vehicle and failure to disclose information constitutes another offence. We would advise companies and fleet vehicle users to keep a log of who is using their vehicles at any time.
You must respond to this requirement within 28 days of receiving the notice.
Q. What if I can't produce my licence, or my details are incorrect?
If you chose to accept a conditional offer of fixed penalty the only document you will be required to produce is your driving licence. If you have the new photo card type driving licence; you must produce the paper counterpart section of the licence. Any queries regarding your licence should be directed to the district court fines office detailed on your correspondence. If your details have changed e.g. address send it to the court in the first instance and post it to dvla for changes as soon as you get it back.
Q. How will I know where the cameras are going to be?
The main reason for using speed cameras is to reduce road casualties so the camera locations will be well publicised on the 'safety camera locations' page of the website, in the local press and as part of road reports on local radio stations.
Q. What type of cameras will be used in Fife?
At the moment Police Scotland operates only mobile speed enforcement cameras. This is normally done from within vans using digital cameras linked to road sensors, tubes or laser speed detectors. They can however be used as freestanding units from the roadside. This system has proved effective in Fife since its introduction in 1994 and it is considered the best option at the moment as it allows us to target whole stretches of road or routes where crashes regularly occur.
Supplier website: www.teletrafficuk.com/index.htm
Q. Can I see evidence?
Section 172 of the Road Traffic Act, 1988 states it is the responsibility of the Registered Keeper to know who is driving the veicle at all times. FSCP aim to assiist the keeper in identifying the driver if possible. Contact us on 01592 418870
Note: the onus lies with the registered keeper and a fine of £1000 and 6 penalty points can be applied if the information is not presented.
All safety cameras are calibrated annually and certificates for our cameras are available on the website.
