Police angry at those parking behind mobile traffic camera vans to prevent their operation

[Paphos Life]

In addition to mobile traffic camera vans being attacked in drive-by shootings or via stones thrown at the operator some drivers have now found new ways to ‘break’ the system. Specifically, they have been parking their vehicles directly behind the vans carrying the mobile cameras, thus, preventing them from photographing offenders. As if that is […]
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[WHL]

Surely the police can nick people for obstructing the police?

[Devil]

Are traffic cameras run by the police? I understood that they were managed by a contracting company. If so, and the parking was legal, I don't think that it could be considered as a criminal offence.

[Kili01]

Hopefully there is a way to fine people quite heavily for obstructing the police use of the cameras. People should not be 'above' the law'. So hit them in the pocket.(wallet)! Or in an extreme case confiscate their driving license for a week say.

Dee

[trevnhil]

All the mobile cameras that I have seen have warning signs a few hundred yards before the van

[WHL]

Are traffic cameras run by the police? I understood that they were managed by a contracting company. If so, and the parking was legal, I don't think that it could be considered as a criminal offence.

I saw one on facebook the other day, were the driver got nicked for speeding, so in his anger he parked up behind the van, only this idiot parked up on the pavement, he was hoping for support but everyone said what a moron he was.

[mark4007]

Are traffic cameras run by the police? I understood that they were managed by a contracting company. If so, and the parking was legal, I don't think that it could be considered as a criminal offence.

i agree.. if the police were able to actually do something then they would do it rather than "expressing anger"...

[daveg]

Seen a few of these Brinks camera vans on the motorway,which must be the safest of roads....
No warning signs of their presence.

[trevnhil]

On the motorway, I think we get used to being able to do up to 120 without the Police seemingly bothering

[WHL]

I got done twice when they first came out, now i don't do over 100., because I don't think the 120 works with these vans