30 June 2017 – 236.2017-18 – safety camera van study

Request:

I note that the PCC has claimed in The Press that Newcastle University has conducted a study of monitored sites which apparently reveals that “8 casualty accidents have been prevented by the camera vans during the last 3 years”.

I would be grateful if you would send me a copy of this study please. 

Response:

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.  

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

Please see attached report.

THE EVALUATION OF MOBILE ROAD SAFETY CAMERAS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE – SUMMARY OF METHOD AND KEY FINDINGS

I have decided not to disclose any author details pursuant to Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (The Act).