Quizzes & Puzzles18 mins ago
Telegraph Pole Poser.
4 Answers
Can I attach a video camera to a telegraph pole , so I can catch constant fly tipping close to my property ?
Answers
1 to 4 of 4
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by snake7. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
Short answer:
Yes
Longer answer:
You'd theoetically need the permission of BT Openreach to atach anything to one of their poles. However (as long as you don't damage the pole) failing to get such permission would only be a civil matter (not a criminal one) and BT Openreach could do nothing about it other than require you to remove it.
The Data Protection Act doesn't apply to such cameras, so you should have no other legal problems.
However you'd need to consider the technical problems that you might encounter. The traffic survey firm I work for attaches cameras to lamp posts, telegraph poles and other street furniture (without permission) every day. However we use special cameras, designed to be used outdoors in all weathers. Further, they are powered by hefty batteries which are stored inside big steel boxes which are padlocked to the poles. Video cameras which are designed soloely for amateur domestic use might not be up to the job.
(PS: Although he's not breaking any criminal law, our camera guy has learnt that it's best to set up the cameras when it's dark, or very early in the morning, to avoid problems with people who assume that he's up to no good and phone the police!)
Yes
Longer answer:
You'd theoetically need the permission of BT Openreach to atach anything to one of their poles. However (as long as you don't damage the pole) failing to get such permission would only be a civil matter (not a criminal one) and BT Openreach could do nothing about it other than require you to remove it.
The Data Protection Act doesn't apply to such cameras, so you should have no other legal problems.
However you'd need to consider the technical problems that you might encounter. The traffic survey firm I work for attaches cameras to lamp posts, telegraph poles and other street furniture (without permission) every day. However we use special cameras, designed to be used outdoors in all weathers. Further, they are powered by hefty batteries which are stored inside big steel boxes which are padlocked to the poles. Video cameras which are designed soloely for amateur domestic use might not be up to the job.
(PS: Although he's not breaking any criminal law, our camera guy has learnt that it's best to set up the cameras when it's dark, or very early in the morning, to avoid problems with people who assume that he's up to no good and phone the police!)
-- answer removed --
-- answer removed --
1 to 4 of 4
Related Questions
Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.