TL;DR

Hull is going to crack down on RLJing, abuse of No Entry Signs, and
violation of pedestrian-only areas.

Now read on…

Hull City Council is set to get new powers to stop traffic offences and is eyeing up a central junction to target, with people asked to have their
say.

The authority is looking to use new powers to tackle illegal entry into
yellow boxes in Ferensway, on the route into Paragon Interchange. Senior councillors say enforcement there and across the city would improve road safety, tackle congestion and shorten bus journeys.

A six-week consultation on the council being able to enforce moving traffic rules opened on Friday. It comes ahead of a council application to the Government to obtain enforcement powers.

Local highway authorities can apply to enforce rules including on waiting
in box junctions and ignoring no-entry signs. At present, only the police
have the power to tackle such offences in Hull.

If the Government approves the application, it will also mean that the authority will be able to enforce rules preventing banned turns and entry
into pedestrian-restricted zones. The council also hopes the measures will
help encourage more walking and cycling.

Officials are looking at using the powers to stop illegal entry into the
yellow boxes from Brook Street, across Ferensway, leading into Hull Paragon Interchange's entrance route, Margret Moxon Way. The council plans to put
up more cameras to catch drivers illegally entering box junctions if the Government approves its application for enforcement powers.

However, some critics of council enforcement powers have warned that
drivers could become "cash cows" if fined for offences such as entering
yellow boxes. Simon Williams, a spokesman for the RAC, told the This Is
Money financial website: "In some cases, we believe enforcement may
actually increase congestion as a result of drivers hesitating before
moving for fear of being fined."

Cllr Mark Ieronimo, Hull's Transport Portfolio Holder, said he would highly encourage people to take part in the consultation. "The council is
currently in the process of applying for the powers to enforce moving
traffic contraventions across the city," he added.

"These powers could help in many ways, such as tackling congestion and
helping traffic flow, improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists,
and shortening journey times for public transport. This consultation is a fantastic opportunity for residents to express their views on the moving traffic enforcement powers."



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