Norfolk Police call for better signage after Norwich Exchange Street protest
Exchange Street is supposed to be part of a pedestrianised zone in the centre of the city - but many motorists continue to use it
Last updated 9th Nov 2022
Norfolk Police have called for better signage around a pedestrianised zone in Norwich city centre after a protest over the weekend.
A woman blocked traffic along Exchange Street on Saturday to call attention to the number of motorists ignoring restrictions by continuing to use the road.
The route became part of a pedestrianised zone in June with restrictions in place between 10am and 4pm, seven days a week.
Our local police force say current signage marking the road off limits to motorists "is not adequate".
In a statement, Norfolk Police said: "We have raised our concerns with the highways team at Norfolk County Council who have reassured us they will be making improvements to signage to make it clear to motorists."
"In the meantime, we are in discussions around further alternatives to help to ensure a higher level of compliance.
"On Saturday officers dealt with a woman causing an obstruction of the highway which is an offence – and while cars shouldn’t be driving on the route – there are exceptions such as emergency vehicles on 999 calls.
"We will seek to remove people from the highway for their own safety.
"We are aware some officers waved through vehicles already committed to the route and these officers will be given suitable guidance."