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I refer to the originals of the speed camera photos. And when they go full frontal, where will they be stored, by whom and will the offender be able to reclaim them?
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In the UK, no one has copyright of their own image. From a legal angle this is really a non-issue - anyone can take photos of anyone anywhere and the subject has no redress regarding the negatives.
Rob F
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My understanding is that folks can be photographed in a public situation but taking photos of the occupants through a house window for example is, I am told, illegal.
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Is it true that you have to pay to get a copy in the first place or can you just ask for one f.o.c ? Why don't they just send you a picture with the notice to prosecute ? Would you always advise getting a copy of any picture ?
Think I might have been photographed or videoed by plod on a Motorway bridge but how can they distinguish between me and the cars around me ?
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pete,
knowing the plod, they will send tickets to ALL the cars around you, and they will just hope that someone pays.
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i dont know why, but my user name went back to 'ladas are cool'.
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Messing with cookies, or using a different (previous) computer.
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i didnt realise i was signed into the computer with my shares password. (for all you people wanting to buy shares, DONT buy the shares i have - psion bought at £8.21 per share, now worth about 88p)
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...or different (old) profile if you're using Windows
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Answering the original question remember the Mark Thomas show where he went round paying his £10 and getting copies of security video footage from wherever he had been filmed by CCTV in front of Government buildings.
Basically you have a right to a copy of the photo, and providing IIRC you ask in writing and pay the statutory fee they cannot deny you.
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Of course, it may not be a 'negative' - more likely a computer file, although I daresay you can still ask for it (send a stamped, addressed floppy).
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What I was thinking about was whether and how these photos could be abused/misused, how securely they are stored and whether the authorities or anyone working for them could steal, misappropriate, or fake them?
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Growls.
Cannot give you chapter and verse as there are no cameras in North Yorks (yet).
Probable scenario:
Jobsworthy will trot about and unload film and take to the office, I presume somewhere attached to a Plodshop where they will be processed electronically and those for attention further processed for the sixty notes. As the photo will be evidence it will be given an exhibit reference tied to the posted paperwork
sent out and stored/filed. It will be retained a certain time after proceedings in case of an appeal, then dumped depending on Force policy.
Although not sure I presume as photo electronically gathered and digitally stored then will be subject to the Data Protection Act and you are entitled to a copy on payment. Further before the Court case you are entitled under the disclosure of evidence rules.
As to abuse, doctoring, theft etc. we live in an age where all things are possible. Where you live, who knows and highly possible. Here in the U.K. whilst honesty and integrity are fast falling, I would like to claim that these matters are dealt with properly and fairly as I have not seen any pigs fly.
Someone down south where these things are apparently breeding can you elaborate?
DVD
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If you get a "speeder" summons here, and you wish to see the picture, you have to make an appointment to go down to the traffic department (tuesdays and thursdays between 10 and 2, I recall), and then they will dig out the original film (clour transparency stuff, with all details printed on it).
Most people couldn't be bothered to take a few hours out of their day - notice the really consumer-friendly hours - and just pay the money (no points here yet, Yippee!).
On one occasion, I queried the summons, and when I was shown the pic, taken head on, it was obvious that (a) it wasn't my car, but a cloned one (different front bumper), and (b) the driver was not me - he was of a different complexion.
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