TfL has issued a statement after a ULEZ camera was cut down in Surbiton.
The camera was vandalised on Hook Road, with a picture showing it cut in half with the camera on the ground.
TfL has slammed vandalism as “unacceptable”, adding that damaging these cameras will not stop ULEZ from operating.
According to TfL, any ULEZ cameras destroyed are repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
ULEZ camera cut down (Image: Contributor)
There are more than 3,700 ULEZ cameras in place across London.
A TfL spokesperson said: “Vandalism is unacceptable and all incidents on our network are reported to the police for investigation.
“Criminal damage to ULEZ cameras puts the perpetrators at risk of prosecution and injury, while simultaneously risking the safety of the public.
“Camera vandalism will not stop the ULEZ operating London-wide.
“All vandalised cameras are repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
“We have an extensive camera network which is sufficient to support the effective operation of the scheme.
“Anyone driving a non-compliant vehicle within the expanded zone will be detected and we advise everyone to check whether their vehicle is compliant and to consider the various support that is available to help transition to greener modes of transport.”
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