Motorists across Devon are being reminded that cameras to enforce motoring restrictions at various sites are starting to go live.
During the first week of operation, the camera at Wonford Road, Exeter has detected over 1000 contraventions. Each driver will now receive a warning notice to alert them so they can avoid incurring future penalty notices.
The cameras are enforcing a mix of restrictions, including bus gates and bus lanes.
Devon County Council is one of a number of local authorities in England that now has the power to enforce Moving Traffic Offences – previously enforcement could only be carried out by the police.
These powers allow help to improve road safety, support active travel and public transport by addressing issues caused by drivers that contravene the rules of the road called Moving Traffic Offences.
The sites where cameras are being introduced are:
- Bus Gate, Wonford Road, Exeter
- Bus Lane, Topsham Road, Exeter
- Bus Lane, Fore Street Heavitree, Exeter
- Bus Lane, Cowick Street, Exeter
The cameras are enforcing areas where restrictions have been in place for some time.
During the first six months after each camera comes online, motorists caught breaking the rules at any one of the locations will be sent a warning letter for their first offence.
If, however, they are caught again at the same location, they will receive a penalty charge notice (PCN). After the initial six months, all offenders will be subject to a PCN.
Funds generated from PCNs will be ringfenced to fund the enforcement cameras and any surplus is restricted for highway or road improvement projects, public transport provision and other environmental projects.
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