Dave wrote:
Box Junction cameras to be rolled London wide following successful
pilot
The Times reports (article 23rd July entitiled "Box junctions to be
policed by camera") that following the success of trial in 6 boroughs
where there was a 23% reduction in the number of motorists stopping in
yellow boxes, box-junction cameras are to be offered to all 33
councils in London. The pilot scheme involved 96,000 penalty charge
(£50 or £100) notices being issued during the trial, including 31,000
that were issued to drivers stopping in box junctions, 1,700 issued to
motorists ignoring no entry signs, and 10,000 given to motorists for
driving where vehicles are not permitted.

As these are rolled out London wide, hopefully more road users will
see the benefits of reduced congestion. I will be writing to my
council suggesting a couple of areas where they might consider
putting a box junction camera, where I have seen drivers causing
congestion by breaking box junction rules. Other readers here may
consider doing the same.



Get a ****in grip - dont you think that this govmt screws enough cash out of
us???
Sure, drivers dont always obey the rules and it is sad to see but to
penalise by cameras and fines....no ****in way.
Is there going to be a camera for every possible offence? How about if
someone lets their dog **** in the park and doesnt
dispose of it? Will there be a flash and a NIP? Where will it end?

McKev