Q - So who is behind the safety camera partnership? [top]
A - Please see 'About Us' page
Q - How is the Partnership funded? [top]
A - The Partnership is funded directly by the Department for Transport who provide the necessary funds for the local authorities to address a wide range of road safety problems.
Q - When was the partnership introduced? [top]
A - The Safety Camera Scheme was introduced into the UK in 2000, however the Greater Manchester Partnership did not kick off until April 2003.
Q - How long will the partnership run for? [top]
A - At least until 2010 - if not further.
Q - Why was the partnership introduced? [top]
A - The Government recognised that the number of people being killed or seriously injured on our roads was far too high. By setting up a Safety Camera Scheme, each county would have a dedicated team, working to reducing speeds & making the roads safer. Since it's introduction however, the Partnership has expanded to include all other aspects of road safety, as well as speed.
Q - What benefits has the scheme brought to Greater Manchester so far? [top]
A - The number of people being killed or seriously injured at all Camera sites is down by 25% since we first started. We are already half way towards meeting our targets, though we need to do more to ensure we hit the target.
Q - Why is there so much secrecy about the partnership and it's funding? [top]
A - There isn't. All information (except site specific info) is freely available to anyone who is interested. Funding is not related to the number of offenders detected, but by the effect the Partnership has on reducing collisions and speed on our roads.
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