FAQs
- Yellow boxes
Banned left or right turns
Driving where and when motor vehicles are prohibited, such as in pedestrianised areas or on timed road closures, like school and play streets.
Driving on routes only for buses, people who cycle, and taxis.
- Northgate Street, Gloucester – Prohibition of Vehicles
- Eastgate Street, Gloucester – Prohibition of Vehicles
- Southgate Street, Gloucester – Prohibition of Vehicles
- Westgate Street, Gloucester – Prohibition of Vehicles
- London Road, Gloucester – Cycle lane
- Bruton Way junction with Market Parade, Gloucester - Yellow Box Junction
- Bristol Road, Olympus Park and Merlin Drive intersection, Quedgeley - Yellow Box Junction
- St Margaret’s Road junction with Oxford Passage, Cheltenham – Yellow Box Junction
- Shelburne Road junction with Lansdown Rd / A40, Cheltenham – Banned Right Turn
- North Place, Fairview Road and St Margaret’s Road intersection, Cheltenham - Yellow Box Junction
- Bruton Way junction with Station Road, Gloucester – Yellow Box Junction
- Grove Lane junction into the A38 (southbound), Whitminster– Left Turn Only
- M5 Quedgeley interchange junction with A430 Bath Road, Quedgeley – North and South bound Yellow Box Junctions
- M5 Quedgeley interchange junction with B4008, Quedgeley – Yellow Box Junction
- Bus access into Cheltenham Transport Hub via Grovefield Way, Cheltenham - Prohibition of Vehicles
Reduce congestion and idling traffic, contributing to poor air quality
Improve road safety
Make way for more people to walk, cycle, and wheel throughout the region
Keep traffic moving, making journey times more reliable
Reduce delays on public transport services.
The cameras will capture the Vehicle Registration Number, so we can issue the driver with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
If this happens within the first six months of a camera location going live, the driver will:
receive a warning letter for the first contravention. This will go directly to the vehicle’s registered keeper.
receive a PCN each time they are seen to contravene a restriction.
Northgate Street, Gloucester
Eastgate Street, Gloucester
Southgate Street, Gloucester
Westgate Street, Gloucester
Frequently Asked Questions
Summary: Frequently asked questions for Gloucestershire County Council Part 6 Moving Traffic Enforcement Consultation
What is a moving traffic offence?
A moving traffic offence is when drivers fail to comply with a traffic order and is something that is currently enforced by the police.
This is a way of managing the behaviour of moving traffic by issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for motorists that breach the restrictions that are in place.
What are some example of moving traffic offences?
If these are currently enforced by police, how come the county council is now doing it?
In May 2022, the government changed the law to allow local authorities outside of London to apply for new powers to enforce moving traffic contraventions (under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004), which previously were only enforceable by the police.
In October 2022 we consulted on plans to apply for these new powers, which the Department of Transport subsequently granted and approved for us in June 2023.
Why are we consulting the public on the changes to the way we enforce moving traffic offences?
We want to make sure that our plans meet the needs of the community. These changes will support existing efforts to make streets safer and more accessible for everyone.
Where are we proposing changes?
We are consulting on changes to enforcement of current restrictions at sixteen locations including:
Why have these locations been chosen?
These sites have been selected based on reports of vehicles ignoring restrictions, safety concerns, and traffic flow issues.
How will the council enforce contraventions?
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed at the sites to be enforced and Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) will be issued by post to the registered keeper of the vehicle.
Why does moving traffic need to be enforced?
We have a duty to make sure traffic moves freely and safely on our roads and undertaking moving traffic enforcement can help us do this. By implementing moving traffic enforcement, we can:
Why are we consulting the public on the powers to adopt moving traffic enforcement?
We want to make sure that our plans meet the needs of our community. Your feedback will also help us identify any issues at each location, refine our proposal and shape our next steps. Feedback will also be used to understand any future sites we should consider.
Will there be better road markings and signs to make people aware of the changes?
Yes, new signs and road markings (where needed) will be put in place to ensure people are aware of the changes to camera enforcement.
We are not implementing any new restrictions at these locations though, so drivers still need to comply with current road rules.
What is the enforcement penalty?
If a driver breaks the rules, the following steps will happen.
How will we use income generated by Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)?
Enforcing moving traffic restrictions helps make our roads safer and keeps traffic moving more smoothly. Running this enforcement does come with significant costs, including installing and maintaining cameras, reviewing incidents, and processing notices.
Any income that remains after these costs are covered is not used for general spending. By law, it can only be reinvested in specific transport-related improvements, including:
• Road safety improvements
• Supporting public transport
• Developing active travel schemes to support safer walking, cycling and wheeling
• Covering the costs of the enforcement programme itself
Will it cost me money if the council makes changes to the way restrictions are enforced?
No. This will only cost members of the public money if they are served a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for not complying with the restrictions.
The primary purpose of proposing these changes is to improve traffic flow and safety.
What are the changes happening at Gloucester’s gated streets?
On the 5th of January, an experimental Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) was introduced to change the restriction hours at the following sites:
These changes will support safer, more accessible public spaces by improving traffic management and conditions across the city streets.
Are you consulting on these changes in Gloucester as part of this consultation?
No. These changes have been implemented via an experimental Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and are already in place.
A TRO refers to temporary changes to traffic arrangements that are introduced on a trial basis. This enables us to assess the effectiveness of the enforcement before deciding whether the changes should be made permanent.
You can find out more information and give feedback on these changes here: Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) - Gloucester City Centre Gated Streets - Prohibition of Moving Vehicles - Pedestrian and Cycle Zone | Highways