Issue - decisions

Decriminalisation and Civil Enforcement of Moving Traffic Offences

06/05/2022 - Decriminalisation and Civil Enforcement of Moving Traffic Offences

(1)  To approve an application to the Department for Transport by 20 May 2022 to acquire the powers to enforce moving traffic contraventions under the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA2004).

(2)  To approve the use of moving traffic enforcement powers using ANPR cameras from 1 June 2022 or the date when the Council receives the powers from the Secretary of State, whichever is the later.

(3)  To support and agree to the proposed approach for the use of moving traffic enforcement at proposed and future locations.

(4)  To incorporate moving traffic enforcement as a scheme into the Council’s capital programme for 2022/23, funded by revenue through income generation.  Subject to the powers being granted to the Council by the Department for Transport.

(5)  To delegate authority for the consideration of future locations for moving traffic enforcement to the Director of Place Management in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport.

(6)  To note a review of bus gate signage is underway at existing restrictions to ensure there is consistency across all locations and the new regulations from 31 May 2022.