More rising bollards could be installed in the centre of Cambridge to stop cars from entering certain streets.

The city already has seven sets of the bollards, which are automatically lowered by an electronic tag given to taxis and buses.

Since the first set was installed in 1992, several cars driven by unwary motorists have been damaged by them.

Now the city council is putting new proposals out to public consultation to close Silver Street at certain times of the day.

April decision

The road links the city centre to routes leading out of town.

Councillors are due to take a decision on the scheme in April and work could begin in the summer.

Planners are also considering bollards for King's Parade, where existing traffic restrictions are frequently ignored by drivers.

Currently, bollards are in place in the city centre on Bridge Street, Emmanuel Road, St John's Street and Senate House Hill.