Find out about Moving Traffic Offences and how to pay penalty charge notices for Moving Traffic Offences here
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at a number of locations in Knowsley as part of new enforcement powers to help reduce congestion, improve air quality and road safety, and encourage sustainable travel.
The new powers, as set out in Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (2004), allow local authorities to penalise poor driving habits which previously could only be enforced by the police.
Examples of typical moving traffic offences
Moving traffic offences include, but are not limited to:
making banned turns or movements, including driving or proceeding along restricted roads
driving through a ‘No Entry’ sign
driving in a route for buses and taxis only
driving through a school street, pedestrian and cycle zone
entering a yellow box junction when the exit is not clear.
Will I be fined?
In the six months following each camera being activated, first-time offenders will be sent a warning letter but if they carry on ignoring driving restrictions they may be issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN) for £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days of issue.
Where are the cameras?
Shevingtons Lane: no vehicles over 7.5 tonnes at all times, except for local buses
Headbolt Lane: no vehicles over 7.5 tonnes at all times, except for local buses
Send cheque or postal order made payable to Knowsley MBC.
Please write the PCN number and your address on the reverse of the method of payment.
Send your payment together with the completed payment slip to:
Knowsley MBC PO Box 222 Sheffield S98 1NX
For general enquiries please call 03300 880 676, available from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Moving Traffic Offences (MTO)
Answers to Moving traffic Offence questions
What are Moving Traffic Enforcement Powers?
Moving traffic enforcement powers are a way of managing moving traffic behaviours by enforcing restrictions via the issue of fines/penalty charge notices for motorists that break the rules and regulations in place.
Enforcement will help to:
reduce congestion on our network
improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
improve journey times for public transport
reduce numbers of Heavy Goods Vehicles passing through residential areas
improve air quality and reduce transport related emissions that contribute to carbon net zero targets
improve road safety
How will the Council enforce these offences?
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at the sites to be enforced, and Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) will be issued by post to the registered keeper of the vehicle.
What is the reason behind undertaking Moving Traffic Enforcement?
We have a statutory obligation to make sure traffic moves freely and quickly on our roads and the roads of nearby authorities. By undertaking moving traffic enforcement, we are carrying out this duty. Our primary reasons for enforcing remain to:
Make roads safer for those walking and cycling
Reduce congestion
Improve journey times
Reduce numbers of Heavy Goods Vehicles passing though residential areas
Improve air quality, supporting our zero-carbon target
Increased safety and cleaner air around schools – camera enforced school streets schemes are proven to have a positive effect
Reallocation and saving of police time
Why have these locations been chosen?
These locations have been chosen due to many years of misuse by HGV’s travelling through local residential areas, causing nuisance and effecting road safety and air quality along these routes. By considering this location, the council will be able to provide enforcement in accordance with the existing signs and restrictions in place. It is expected that this proposal will help to reduce numerous requests to Police to carry out enforcement despite their limited resources.
What is the enforcement?
A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued for Moving Traffic Offences.
The penalty will be £70; however, this will be reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.
Following DfT (Department for Transport) guidelines, there will be a six-month warning notice period where no fines will be issued for first time non-compliance.
Will this cost me money?
No, this will only cost the vehicle owner / operator money if they are served a penalty charge notice for not complying with the new restrictions.
What will happen to the income generated by fines?
Any income from fines will be used:
To recoup costs of enforcement with any surplus income being used in accordance with the legislation but may include: -
public transport provision
to pay for highway improvement projects
to pay for environmental improvements in the Council’s area
How do I suggest another location?
We are encouraging residents to tell us which other areas in Knowsley that cameras may be of benefit as we are confident that this enforcement will help to make roads safer for those walking and cycling, reduce congestion and improve journey times as well as air quality.
Any suggestions will be considered on a location by location basis, and where appropriate, would be subject to further consultation with the local community and key stakeholders, prior to approval and implementation.
Could these powers be applied to cycle lanes?
Yes, these powers could be used to enforce mandatory cycle lanes. These may be considered at a later date, subject to further consultation, on a location by location basis.
Can more speed cameras be added?
Speeding is a criminal offence and is enforced by Merseyside Police, not by the Council. Moving traffic restrictions (such as banned turning movements, yellow box junctions, weight limits etc) are classed as civil offences.
Why aren’t you enforcing against pavement parking?
The Council is waiting for the Department of Transport to release new guidance and legislation around tackling pavement parking.
