The new Surveillance Camera Code of Practice has been published.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/204775/Surveillance_Camera_Code_of_Practice_WEB.pdfExtracts1.12 When a relevant authority in England has civil parking enforcement functions under the Traffic Management Act 2004 or bus lane enforcement functions under the Transport Act 2000, and considers the use of surveillance camera systems in exercising those functions, it must have regard to the guidance in this code. The primary purpose of any surveillance camera system used as part of civil enforcement arrangements must be the safe and efficient operation of the road network by deterring motorists from contravening parking or road traffic restrictions.
Motorists may regard enforcement by cameras as over-zealous and relevant authorities should use them sparingly. Such systems should, therefore, only be deployed where other means of enforcement are not practical and their effectiveness in achieving this purpose is subject to regular review...1.13 When a relevant authority in England has civil enforcement functions for moving traffic contraventions under the London Local Authorities Act 1996 Part 2, the London Local Authorities Act 2000 Schedule 2 and the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 Part 2, and considers the use of surveillance camera systems in exercising those functions, it must have regard to the guidance in this code. The primary purpose of any surveillance camera system used as part of civil enforcement arrangements must be the safe and efficient operation of the road network by deterring motorists from contravening parking or road traffic restrictions.
Motorists may regard enforcement by cameras as over-zealous and relevant authorities should use them sparingly. Such systems should , therefore, only be deployed where other means of enforcement are not practical and their effectiveness in achieving this purpose is subject to regular review.