Petition · past parliament
Enable API access to National Highways traffic camera CCTV images.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
We request third-party access to National Highways traffic images through an API or similar means. This would facilitate the development of user-friendly services such as websites and apps that can display these publicly available images to the public in a simpler, more useful and feature-rich way.
Existing third-party websites provided essential services, offering faster, more helpful interfaces for accessing the images. These platforms were invaluable resources to thousands of users daily. However, recent changes by National Highways have made these services inaccessible. Enabling API access (as Traffic Scotland and Traffic Wales both already do) would ensure the continuation of these vital resources, facilitating better public access to essential information, and promoting road safety.
Why it was rejected
It was about an operational decision of a public body, which petitions cannot cover.
Decisions about the format in which to release traffic camera images are an operational matter for National Highways.
You could contact National Highways directly with your suggestion.
You could contact National Highways directly with your suggestion.
Timeline
| 12 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.