Driving fines
Dear South Yorkshire Police,
I would like to request the following:
The value and amount of parking fines in your area for 2018.
The value and amount of fines for running a red light in your area in 2018.
The value and amount of speeding fines in your area in 2018.
The value and amount of fines for using Bus Lanes incorrectly in 2018 in your area.
The value and amount of fines for incorrectly using Eco Lanes in 2018 in your area please.
Yours faithfully,
Lucy Askew
Dear Lucy Askew
Re your request (reference number above):
1. The value and amount of parking fines in your area for 2018.
2. The value and amount of fines for running a red light in your
area in 2018.
3. The value and amount of speeding fines in your area in 2018.
4. The value and amount of fines for using Bus Lanes incorrectly in
2018 in your area.
5. The value and amount of fines for incorrectly using Eco Lanes in
2018 in your area please.
Please could you clarify the following point(s): -
The local councils may be better placed to provide details on Parking/Bus
Lane/Eco Lane statistics.
Also please see the below link regarding Police fines data.
[1]https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/fin...
FINES INFORMATION
No information held. The police only receive costs to enforce the speed
limit. Fines from Conditional Offers are paid direct to HM Treasury and
some offences are dealt with at Court where a fine may be imposed. This
is again is paid directly to HM Treasury. Some offences within certain
thresholds are eligible for the offer of a speed awareness course. If
such an offer is accepted, individuals will be required to pay a course
fee to a service supplier.
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Yours sincerely
Louise Holmes
South Yorkshire Police
Information Compliance Unit
Professional Standards Department
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