This morning I saw a CCTV car recording images of a van parked on a single yellow line. The CCTV car had pulled up behind the van but was on DOUBLE YELLOW lines!
Luckily I had my camera to hand so I whipped it out and took a picture. I've written to the council but haven't mentioned that I have a picture. Will wait and see what their response is. Email below:
Dear Sir / Madam I write to ask whether your CCTV vehicles are subject to different rules from the average motorist. This morning at approximately 8.30am, on my way into work I saw one of your cars, vehicle registration KP08 XXX parked on double yellow lines on Fulbourne Road. It was in the act of recording another vehicle, registration CE56 XXX which had pulled over on a single yellow line. Surely the CCTV vehicle was committing a greater offence than the one it was policing? I would be grateful if you could advise which rules govern these vehicles that make them different to other road users. Furthermore, I note that Winsbeach and Fernhill Court regularly have a CCTV car in place to catch vehicles turning left off Forest Road during restricted hours. While I accept that there should be a visible deterrent I fail to understand why it's still in place so long after the banned turn came into effect. Secondly there are always two people in the vehicle. I would like to know why two persons are required to man the vehicle and what the cost to the taxpayer is. How much do I pay for 2 people apparently doing nothing, in a car that is automatically recording? I look forward to hearing from you.
