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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: FOI-672-2023
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 17th July 2023 as follows:
I would like to request, under the FOI Act, the reasons why the speed limit was set to 40mph, on a motorway, *** on a clear motorway (M6 Northbound, between J2 - J3A on 21/03/2023 at 14:10).
Please advise who I can contact as the email addresses on your website, seem to be incorrect.
I have already contacted Highways UK and Warwickshire Police Camera Enforcement Team and have been unsuccessful.
Please find the Warwickshire Police response set out below.
Response: Warwickshire Police do not hold the information requested. The reasons for a speed limit change is a matter for National Highways who do not provide this information to the force.
Outside of the Act and as a gesture of goodwill, I can advise that the Camera Enforcement Unit has confirmed that it is not necessary to demonstrate why a variable speed limit is set at any given time and there is no requirement in law to provide a reason as it is not material to an offence.
Any queries relating to camera enforcement can be sent to the following email address:
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate as possible.
Your attention is drawn to the below which details your right of complaint.
Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write or email the Freedom of Information Unit quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer
Freedom of Information Unit
Warwickshire Police
PO Box 4
Leek Wootton
Warwickshire
CV35 7QB