New powers in the Traffic Management Act allow councils to monitor motorists by CCTV and serve Penalty Charge Notices through the post.There is however a massive and fundamental flaw in allowing the use of such devices for the monitoring of parking contraventions ... and we will be reporting on why in the coming months ...and how every CCTV PCN could be deemed unlawful.
Meanwhile, Wigan is first out of the blocks ... but look at the weasel words of justification from the council ... "The cameras will only be used in areas where it would be too dangerous or difficult for a traffic warden to issue a ticket, such as a busy junction or a fast-flowing road."
Firstly, there should not be anywhere in the country that is too dangerous for ANYONE to go ... if it is then it is a council and Police problem that needs addressing immediately.
Cars parked in 'fast-flowing roads?' .... whereabouts? In the middle forcing Parking Attendants to weave through traffic? Or do the fast flowing roads have pavements where Parking Attendants can roam?
This is patronising nonsense from the council in a thinly veiled attempt to extort as much money from motorists for as many contraventions as they can.
We are going to witness enforcement anarchy. Politicians you have been warned.
Cameras to catch illegal parkers
By Natalie Walker
CCTV cameras could be used to catch motorists who park illegally in Wigan.
As part of the government's overhaul of parking regulations, from March 31 local authorities will be allowed to use CCTV cameras to detect parking offences.
The cameras will only be used in areas where it would be too dangerous or difficult for a traffic warden to issue a ticket, such as a busy junction or a fast-flowing road.
With no ticket issued, drivers won't know they have been caught until they receive a letter up to 14 days later. Wigan Council said it is considering the new measures. More ...
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