Cant wait until April
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K1YRL
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Cant wait until April
Though i will believe it when i see it.
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Motorists who use bus lanes illegally will be targeted in a new traffic crackdown in Leeds.
The council is installing enforcement cameras at key city centre locations this month after a survey revealed 500 drivers a day were breaking the law.
In the last week of January researchers were posted at seven busy sites between 0700 and 1900 to gather data.
Drivers face a penalty charge notice of £30 which will increase if not paid in a set period.
The council recorded an average of 30 to 40 breaches an hour, which it said was instrumental in clogging up traffic.
The scheme is to be expanded at a later stage with the introduction of mobile cameras to tackle the issue elsewhere.
'Selfish drivers'
Councillor Richard Lewis, executive member for development, said: "This is all about keeping the city centre moving and making sure buses can have the clear access through their dedicated lanes that they are entitled to.
"Selfish drivers who abuse the lanes hold up the buses, which in turn causes knock-on effects to traffic and other law-abiding motorists."
Metro, which co-ordinates the transport for West Yorkshire, is supporting the scheme.
Chris Greaves, Metro chair councillor, said: "Metro, local councils and bus operators invest in schemes to improve public transport, but all this good work is for nothing if car users block bus lanes and restricted areas and park in bus stop lay-bys, preventing passengers from using the special-level access stops we're introducing."
The council is ushering in the system with a trial period which will see warnings alerting motorists about fines in the future.
The activation of the cameras is scheduled for the beginning of April.
K1YRL- Posts : 333
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Re: Cant wait until April
About chuffing time! Vicar Lane bus gate is a common nip through for car drivers....
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And the Headrow both ways.Cars just take the piss all of the time.
Bus lane cameras have certainly worked in Bradford city centre.
Bus lane cameras have certainly worked in Bradford city centre.
K1YRL- Posts : 333
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All those £30's will soon add up. I bet the cameras pay for themselves within a matter of months
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Hope this idea catches on up here
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If it becomes a cash cow, which I think it will do, it will soon catch on!
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Hopefully they'll do all the Black & Whites that block Boar Lane, The Headrow and Eastgate as well.
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I noticed this morning that the camera's are already up at the junction of Vicar Lane & Eastgate / The Headrow.
Wonder if they're switched on yet?
Wonder if they're switched on yet?
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Don`t think they are switched on yet.From reading the article it seems there are going to be signs put up with a date as to when the cameras will be switched on.Blakeyhammer wrote:I noticed this morning that the camera's are already up at the junction of Vicar Lane & Eastgate / The Headrow.
Wonder if they're switched on yet?
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Scotland about to do something the same
Scotland about to do something the same
Several Scottish councils could be in line for a financial windfall if, as expected, they are granted new powers to enforce bus lane restrictions.
A decision by Transport Scotland on decriminalising bus lane offences is expected soon.
The agency is considering the move after being approached by Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen councils.
Glasgow alone expects to raise £250,000 through fines next year, if the change is approved.
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A decision by Transport Scotland on decriminalising bus lane offences is expected soon.
But why do They want 2 do this,what would the point in having a bus lane
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So hopefully the Scottish councils get there way
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peanutbutter wrote:[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Scotland about to do something the sameSeveral Scottish councils could be in line for a financial windfall if, as expected, they are granted new powers to enforce bus lane restrictions.
A decision by Transport Scotland on decriminalising bus lane offences is expected soon.
The agency is considering the move after being approached by Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen councils.
Glasgow alone expects to raise £250,000 through fines next year, if the change is approved.
Could such a system work in inverclyde peanut? You know the main operator has problems on the main drag between the port and greenock ,could it solve thier problems overnight?
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