Previously, offences such as driving through ‘no entry’ signs, banned turns, entering yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear, and driving vehicles on routes marked for buses and taxis only, could only be enforced by the police.
But under new powers given to local authorities across the UK by the Government, KCC is consulting on three new sites, which could be enforced in the future.
KCC is seeking views on the proposal to install moving traffic enforcement cameras at the following bus gate locations:
- between St Lukes Close and Britten Gardens, Whitstable
- William Mundy Way, Dartford
- between Alkerden Lane into Colyer Drive, Dartford.
“Now is your chance to have your say on the next areas where we are suggesting action is required.”
KCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Neil Baker, said: “Moving traffic enforcement can only be applied where action is needed to improve road safety, make public transport more attractive and tackle congestion.
“Last year, we consulted on the first batch of locations, and now we’re at the stage where we can start implementing the specialist technology which will ensure the travelling public comply with lines and signs in Kent.
“Now is your chance to have your say on the next areas where we are suggesting action is required.”
The consultations opened 11 September and will close on 23 October. You can review the documents and take part by visiting www.kent.gov.uk/mteconsultations.
If you have any questions about this consultation or require a hard copy of the questionnaire, please contact us at tma.consultation@kent.gov.uk. Please use the reference ‘Traffic Management Act’.
For any alternative formats, email alternativeformats@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 42 15 53 (text relay service number 18001 03000 42 15 53). This number goes to an answer machine, which is monitored during office hours.
