To: Greg Tippett, Assistant Parking Manager, Bexley Council.

Cc Peter Craske, Bexley Council.

Dear Greg

We spoke over the phone on Friday 8th April 2011 at the Civic office, and I requested to see the Type Certification for your mobile cctv cars. And you asked me to make the request in writing and  I noted you forwarded my request to be treated as an FOI, (ref 11/342).

Now i have a copy of your certification.

VCA Ref: VCA EDG077151, Certificate Number: PAD 022.  Dated 30th March 2009. (see attachment).

I have contacted the VCA this morning, and they confirm that you have only ever had 1 certificate issued.

I note that this seems to be an invalid certificate as it does not have the correct details of the equipment that you are currently using.

You will note under System: Mobile Vehicle. Now this for a start is unacceptable.

There is no mention of the type of device and operating system you are using i really think you should check. I beleive your currently using the Wonwoo WCC-E261 camera on all your cars, but i'm sure you will know better than me.

Now in the spirit of David Cameron Big Society its only right that i should bring this to your attention, I would recomend you check your certification. And i would advise you of a case last week held before PATAS on 20th Arpil 2011.

WISE v RICHMOND BOROUGH COUNCIL. 

This case set the precedent. Richmond found that their Certificate was incorrect to say the least. And have now withdrawn their Mobile CCTV vehicles from the road.

As you will know, without the correct certificate, any PCN you issue of parking enforcement will be invalid, and i'm sure you would not be comfortable in the knowledge that you are issuing invalid PCN's.

With this in mind, i would  recommed you stop mobile enforcement of parking contraventions and gather the full facts if you are unclear of what the law requires.

If you need further help with this matter, please contact the VCA on 0117 952 4127.

Or you can see the DfT web site regarding the VCA at:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vca/other/civil-traffic-enforcement.asp

And for press details of the case (Wise V Richmond)  please see:

http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/richmondnews/8989277.Motorist_wins_parking_fine_appeal_over_unlicensed_CCTV_car/

And

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23944667-parking-ticket-camera-cars-taken-off-road.do

If it is any help to you,  I will other my services to you and help you find every motorists that you have issued an illegal PCN to since 31st March 2009 ( the date that you needed to have Type Approval for you mobile cameras from the VCA for parking enforcement) and help you arrange paying money back to the public.

Please kindly acknowledge receipt of this email.