Drivers in Sandwell who perform illegal U-turns or stop in yellow box junction could soon be fined by the local council
Drivers in Sandwell who perform illegal U-turns or stop in yellow box junction may soon be fined by the local council, cabinet papers reveal.
The papers, to be debated by Sandwell councillors at next week’s cabinet meeting, show the local authority will apply to the government for enforcement powers to fine reckless drivers.
The deadline for Sandwell council to apply for the powers from the Department for Transport (DfT) is 25 October.
The fines – or Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) – will be issued with Moving Traffic Enforcement (MTE) at the higher level of £70 for “moving traffic contraventions” – reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days in line with existing traffic enforcement policy in the borough.
Moving traffic contraventions include:
incorrectly driving into a bus lane
stopping in a yellow box junction
banned right or left turns
illegal U-turns
going the wrong way in a one-way street
ignoring a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
