Safety cameras
Safety cameras help save lives in Kent. We may complain, we
may think they're there to make money, but the fact is that they
make roads safer.
What are safety cameras really for?
Safety cameras are put in place to encourage motorists to drive
within the speed limit. They are always clearly signposted well in
advance, so drivers know that they are in, or entering, a stretch
of roads where safety cameras are in place.
In fact, the most successful cameras are those which record the
least number of offences, not the most.
We will explore all possible alternatives to help us improve
road safety on a stretch of road, before we put safety cameras in
place.
Cameras can only be placed at sites where excessive speed has
significantly contributed to the number of crashes where people
have been killed or seriously injured. Or in areas where high
speeds clearly pose a threat to safety
Who operates safety cameras in Kent?
The Kent and Medway Safety Camera Partnership is responsible for
the operation of safety cameras in Kent and Medway. This includes
roadside safety cameras and red-light safety cameras.
The partnership comprises:
- Kent County Council
- Medway Council
- Highways Agency
- Kent Police
- Her Majesty's Courts Service.
The partnership is committed to influencing, educating and
encouraging motorists on the roads in Kent and Medway to slow down,
stay within the speed limit and help reduce the number of speed
related crashes and casualties through the combination of
education, publicity and enforcement.