IN response to the letter published on November 26.

There is now strong evidence to support the use of safety cameras at locations historically blighted by speed related collisions where people have either been killed or seriously injured.

A report on the impact of safety cameras during the two-year national pilot scheme concluded that there was a 35 per cent reduction in people killed or seriously injured at camera sites compared to long-term trend.

Strict criteria means that cameras can be placed where they are needed most.

It is important to remember that people have died or suffered serious injuries at the sites where our safety cameras are located.

We would like to reassure members of the public that police officers are subject to the same road traffic laws as every other road user.

When a police officer triggers a road safety camera, the incident is logged and has to be justified. If a road safety camera is activated by a police vehicle, the driver must account for their actions and each case is investigated on an individual basis.

Unless there is an exemption - for example if an officer was responding to an emergency 999 call - the prosecution process continues as normal. We are all responsible for the speed at which we drive and for the consequences of breaking the law.

Stay within the limit and you have nothing to fear from safety cameras.

You can find more information about the partnership and locations of safety cameras on our website www.cheshiresafecam.org.uk

Cheshire Safety Camera Partnership and Cheshire Constabulary