Moving Traffic Offences

Moving Traffic Offences Powers were implemented in Knowsley from 16th February 2026.

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 moving traffic offences

Moving traffic offences include:

• making banned turns
• 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.

Reasons and benefits 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:

• reduce congestion on our network
• Make roads safer for those walking and cycling
• 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.