More powers to tackle traffic offences
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has applied to central government to be able to use number plate cameras
Last updated 15th Nov 2022
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is applying for powers to enforce traffic offences at problem locations, including things such as turning up one-way streets, ignoring no entry signs, exceeding weight limits and driving in pedestrian zones.
The Government is inviting councils to apply to use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to tackle illegal and dangerous driving activities, in the hope that it will free up Thames Valley Police to deal with other crimes
Fines collected from enforcement would be reinvested to maintain cameras and make roads safer and more efficient.
The council is holding a six-week consultation to ensure it has identified the best sites for targeted camera enforcement. The proposal is to trial cameras next year at the following locations:
- Eton Bridge, Windsor
- Junction of Kings St and Nicholsons Lane, Maidenhead
- Grenfell Road, Maidenhead
- Outside Wraysbury School, Wraysbury
- Cookham Bridge, Cookham
- William Street, Windsor
- Mounts Hill, Winkfield
- Chobham Road, Ascot
- Oxford Road East, Windsor
- Altwood Road, Maidenhead
Councillor Phil Haseler, Cabinet member for planning, parking, highways and transport, says: “Most motorists are responsible and drive safely, however we all know there are those who routinely see the restriction signs and ignore them, knowing they’re unlikely to be caught breaking the rules.
“This opportunity allows us to work further in partnership with the police to improve road safety and tackle congestion for the benefit of communities affected by illegal and dangerous driving. We’re taking a proportionate approach targeting those problem locations where consistent enforcement will have greatest impact."
The consultation is open until 24 December.