Agenda item

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1)    Noted that the Local Highway Authority has applied to the Department of Transport for a Designation Order that would enable them to undertake enforcement in respect of Moving Traffic contraventions.

2)    Agreed to the Civil Enforcement of moving traffic restrictions powers granted by the Department of Transport to be used to enforce contraventions at the sites detailed in Appendix A as well as any additional sites across the borough which are deemed suitable.

3)    Agreed to setting the fee banding structure for penalty charge notices issues by APNR at level 2 which is the same as set for civil parking enforcement.

4)    Agreed to the creation of a new post within the Council’s Parking Services to support the service in the delivery of its statutory duties under the TMA 2004 and

5)    Noted that further public consultation in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance must be carried out before moving traffic enforcement can be implemented in respect of further locations/restrictions which are outside of those detailed in Appendix A.

6)    Where further sites were proposed for enforcement of moving traffic offences, authorise the Director for Place and Growth to commence consultation on those proposals in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance and, where no objections are received in response, proceed with implementation.

7)    Approved the procurement approach of these goods/ service/ works via a direct award via CCS Framework RM6099 - Transport Technology & Associated Services to Marson Holdings who NSL are part of to align to the current contract.

REASON FOR DECISION

To provide the Executive with details of the Moving Traffic contraventions powers that if granted can be used to enforce traffic controls which are enabled through Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and the correct signing and lining and included the following, driving through a 'No Entry' sign; turning left or right when instructed not to do so; entering yellow box junctions when your exit was not clear; driving where motor vehicles were prohibited; and driving a private vehicle on a route for buses only and to seek approval to implement these powers.

Implementing these powers will assist with the Councils commitment to improve air quality through reduced traffic congestion and will encourage behavioural shift towards sustainable travel choices by keeping junctions and cycle lanes clear of obstructing vehicles and improve bus reliability.

The Executive Member for Active Travel, Transport and Highways reported that the application process for local authorities had been published by the Department of Transport. Traffic studies had been completed and 11 main sites had been identified and selected, which included school streets. If the Council’s submission was successful, traffic restriction powers would be granted in June 2023.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1)    Noted that the Local Highway Authority has applied to the Department of Transport for a Designation Order that would enable them to undertake enforcement in respect of Moving Traffic contraventions.

2)    Agreed to the Civil Enforcement of moving traffic restrictions powers granted by the Department of Transport to be used to enforce contraventions at the sites detailed in Appendix A as well as any additional sites across the borough which are deemed suitable.

3)    Agreed to setting the fee banding structure for penalty charge notices issues by APNR at level 2 which is the same as set for civil parking enforcement.

4)    Agreed to the creation of a new post within the Council’s Parking Services to support the service in the delivery of its statutory duties under the TMA 2004 and

5)    Noted that further public consultation in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance must be carried out before moving traffic enforcement can be implemented in respect of further locations/restrictions which are outside of those detailed in Appendix A.

6)    Where further sites were proposed for enforcement of moving traffic offences, authorise the Director for Place and Growth to commence consultation on those proposals in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance and, where no objections are received in response, proceed with implementation.

7)    Approved the procurement approach of these goods/ service/ works via a direct award via CCS Framework RM6099 - Transport Technology & Associated Services to Marson Holdings who NSL are part of to align to the current contract.

REASON FOR DECISION

To provide the Executive with details of the Moving Traffic contraventions powers that if granted can be used to enforce traffic controls which are enabled through Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and the correct signing and lining and included the following, driving through a 'No Entry' sign; turning left or right when instructed not to do so; entering yellow box junctions when your exit was not clear; driving where motor vehicles were prohibited; and driving a private vehicle on a route for buses only and to seek approval to implement these powers.

Implementing these powers will assist with the Councils commitment to improve air quality through reduced traffic congestion and will encourage behavioural shift towards sustainable travel choices by keeping junctions and cycle lanes clear of obstructing vehicles and improve bus reliability.