Enforcement of 20mph and 30mph speed limits
Keywords
Enforcement of 20 mph and 30 mph speed limits
Publication number
1179
FOI reference number
15259
Request title
Enforcement of 20mph and 30mph speed limits
Date range
2020
Information requested
I’m looking for numbers of prosecutions and/or fines in respect of speeding in 20mph and 30mph zones.
Disclosure with exemptions
n/a
Information correct as at
27.1.21
Date of disclosure
13.5.21
Related documents
FOI 15259 response
Thank you for your enquiry which has been logged under the above reference.
Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) places two duties on public authorities. Unless exemptions apply, the first duty at Section 1(1)(a) is to confirm or deny whether the information specified in a request is held. The second duty at Section 1(1)(b) is to disclose information that has been confirmed as being held. Where exemptions are relied upon Section 17 of FOIA requires that we provide the applicant with a notice which: a) states that fact b) specifies the exemption(s) in question and c) states (if that would not otherwise be apparent) why the exemption applies.
In respect of your enquiry:
I’m looking for numbers of prosecutions and/or fines in respect of speeding in 20mph and 30mph zones.
Having completed enquiries within Essex Police in respect of Section 1(1)(a), ), Essex Police does hold information relating to your request. Under Section 1(1)(b) the below has recently been provided re speeding on 20-30 mph roads.
| Outcome | No. speeding offences on 20-30mph roads, Essex 2020 |
|---|---|
| Prosecute | 1,478 |
| Conditional Offer | 8,246 |
| NDORS | 13,900 |
| Foreign Driver | 123 |
| In Process | 732 |
Essex Police does not hold the information regarding the total value of speeding fines, this information is held by HM courts and Tribunals Services who hold data regarding speeding fines.
Further information regarding speeding and fines can be viewed via our publications and via https://saferessexroads.org/policecommunity/
Essex Police trusts that the links and information provided is of assistance.
Thank you for your interest in Essex Police.
The above request will be included within the Essex Police Publication scheme.