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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
More traffic cameras needed to enforce bus gates
Tougher rules could be enforced on drivers ignoring bus gates in a Kent town. Kent County Council (KCC) and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have had cameras at Mount Pleasant Road since since March 2023, to stop drivers using the bus priority gates. But the authorities said too many unauthorised drivers are still regularly using the gates, and want to install more cameras and issue penalty notices. A public consultation on using more enforcement is open until 19 June. Simon Jones, KCC's corporate director, growth, environment and transport, said: "Moving traffic enforcement can only be applied where action is needed to improve road safety, make public transport more attractive and tackle congestion. "Unlike other moving traffic enforcement consultations, this site already has enforcement, but we need your views on whether this should be continued." If both councils decide to go ahead, enforcement would begin on 1 September, with residents who live in the area issued with permits. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Over 70,000 vehicles fined for driving in bus lane Call to downgrade 'dangerous' A262 to restrict lorries Businesses to be shelters for women feeling unsafe Shoppers still experiencing cyber-attack impact Historic manor house to reopen as hotel and spa Council awards £100k in community support grants Primark to open shop in Tunbridge Wells Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Tougher rules needed in Tunbridge Wells to enforce bus gates
Tougher rules could be enforced on drivers ignoring bus gates in a Kent County Council (KCC) and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have had cameras at Mount Pleasant Road since since March 2023, to stop drivers using the bus priority the authorities said too many unauthorised drivers are still regularly using the gates, and want to install more cameras and issue penalty notices.A public consultation on using more enforcement is open until 19 June. Simon Jones, KCC's corporate director, growth, environment and transport, said: "Moving traffic enforcement can only be applied where action is needed to improve road safety, make public transport more attractive and tackle congestion."Unlike other moving traffic enforcement consultations, this site already has enforcement, but we need your views on whether this should be continued."If both councils decide to go ahead, enforcement would begin on 1 September, with residents who live in the area issued with permits.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
More traffic cameras needed to enforce bus gates
Tougher rules could be enforced on drivers ignoring bus gates in a Kent town. Kent County Council (KCC) and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have had cameras at Mount Pleasant Road since since March 2023, to stop drivers using the bus priority gates. But the authorities said too many unauthorised drivers are still regularly using the gates, and want to install more cameras and issue penalty notices. A public consultation on using more enforcement is open until 19 June. Simon Jones, KCC's corporate director, growth, environment and transport, said: "Moving traffic enforcement can only be applied where action is needed to improve road safety, make public transport more attractive and tackle congestion. "Unlike other moving traffic enforcement consultations, this site already has enforcement, but we need your views on whether this should be continued." If both councils decide to go ahead, enforcement would begin on 1 September, with residents who live in the area issued with permits. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Over 70,000 vehicles fined for driving in bus lane Call to downgrade 'dangerous' A262 to restrict lorries Businesses to be shelters for women feeling unsafe Shoppers still experiencing cyber-attack impact Historic manor house to reopen as hotel and spa Council awards £100k in community support grants Primark to open shop in Tunbridge Wells Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
