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Q1. What speed enforcement thresholds do you apply?
Q2. I've heard that in some areas it's possible to attend a course and pay a fee instead of taking the penalty points or paying the fixed penalty. Does that apply in your area?
Q3. I didn't receive the notice within 14 days of the incident. Why is this and what can I do about it?
Q4. I have a good driving record. Is this taken into account?
Q5. I want to phone them but can't find a number.
Q6. What camera systems do you use?
Q7. I don't believe I was speeding. How can I challenge this?
Q8. How long will the penalty points on my licence remain valid?
Q9. How can you be certain that the camera's evidence is accurate and reliable?
Q10. I saw enforcement being carried out somewhere which isn't shown on your website as one of your enforcement sites.
Q11. I didn't know I was speeding because my speedometer isn't accurate.
Q12. I was speeding but there were good reasons for it that I want taken into account. What can I do?
Q13. I don't know who the driver was but I want to get this dealt with and will sign to say it was me. Is that ok?
Q14. How do speed cameras work?
Q15. I don't believe that I was speeding. What further information can I have?
Q16. Do you use any average speed enforcement systems?
Q17. I was driving, but aren't my human rights infringed by being required to give that information?
Q18. How do red light cameras work?
Q19. I've received a notice of intended prosecution for a safety camera offence. What do I have to do now?
Q20. How many points can I have on my licence before being disqualified?
Q21. Why are you doing this?
Q22. Where does the money go?
Q23. Who decides where enforcement will be carried out and how?
Q24. Can I appeal against the notice?
Q25. I don't know who the driver was. What should I do now?
Q26. Is it working?
Q27. Are you a commercial organisation, and do you get paid by results?
Q28. I know a place where there ought to be a camera. What should I do?
Q29. Are there facilities for me to e-mail them?
Q30. Speeding isn't a really dangerous matter or serious offence so why is so much attention being given to it?
Q31. What happens if I don't reply to the notices?
Q32. My old address is on my driving licence. What should I do?
Q33. I would like to improve my driving skills. How can I do this?
Q34. What further material can I have access to, and does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FoI) apply to you?
Q35. What rules and guidelines do you have to follow?
Q36. How is the Partnership funded?
Q37. What is the Partnership and what are its aims?
Q38. I've been informed that action is being taken against me for failing to supply information under section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Why is this?
Q39. I don't believe that the rules and guidelines for your scheme were being followed in my case. What can I do about this?
Q40. Who will I be dealing with?
Q41. What is a community concern site?
Q42. I'm concerned about speeds in my local area and would like to request a speed camera van - what do I have to do?
Q43. I am a Parish Councillor and have received a request for action to be taken regarding speeding on a local road?
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