Surrey County Council (SCC) is taking up powers devolved to it in 2022 for the civil enforcement of key road junctions with the installation of cameras. A mix of yellow box junctions, weight restrictions, a bus lane and a turning restriction are proposed for the first set of cameras, says East Surrey News.
In 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) designated Surrey County Council (which will in effect cease to exist as a local authority from 1 April 2027) as a Civil Enforcement Area for Moving Traffic Contraventions. This gaves the Council powers to use camera technology to enforce traffic restrictions and improve compliance with traffic regulations.
If approved, an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera would be installed to monitor vehicles travelling through the restriction in areas such as Banstead, Epsom, Oxshott and Walton on Thames. Vehicle registrations recorded by the camera would be checked to identify potential contraventions. Where evidence shows that a vehicle has breached the restriction without a valid exemption, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) may be issued by post.
Civil Enforcement Officers may also undertake enforcement activities and compliance checks where appropriate.
“In accordance with Department for Transport guidance, Surrey County Council intends to operate an initial education period following implementation. During this period, warning notices may be issued instead of Penalty Charge Notices to first-time offenders,” reads an SCC statement.
“Following the education period, a Penalty Charge Notice of £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within the discount period) may be issued for contraventions.”
A full list of locations can be found HERE.
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