Enforcement cameras could be installed on city roads
PAA city council is considering introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to enforce traffic restrictions.
Gloucester City Council said it was not planning to introduce any new driving restrictions but wanted to improve the enforcement of existing measures in 16 locations around the city.
The council said ANPR cameras would allow it to consistently and effectively enforce penalties and improve general safety and traffic flow.
"Enforcing moving traffic offences will help reduce congestion, improve air quality and support reliable bus services," said councillor Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for transport.
Some of the locations being considered for ANPR enforcement cameras are:
- London Road, Gloucester
- Bristol Road, Olympus Park and Merlin Drive intersection, Quedgeley
- Bruton Way junction with Market Parade, Gloucester
A full list of the locations can be found on the council website.
The council has already installed cameras to catch unauthorised vehicles using the city's historic gated streets.
Whyborn said: "These measures are not about penalising drivers unnecessarily – they are about encouraging compliance with rules that keep traffic flowing and protect vulnerable road users."
The council currently relies on the police to enforce traffic offences such as ignoring road signs, driving in cycle lanes, or stopping in yellow boxes.
However, it said new powers would allow it to use ANPR cameras to pursue penalties directly.
The council said all of the earmarked locations were areas where restrictions were inconsistently complied with and where not following them could result in congestion and safety risks.
People can share their views on the proposals until midnight on 1 March. Any date for enforcement to start is subject to a consultation period but could begin as early as spring of this year.
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