Have your say on new locations
We are holding a six-week engagement to gather people's views on four proposed new sites from 15 June to 27 July 2026.
Enforcing moving traffic offences
We have the power to issue fines to vehicles that break moving traffic restrictions, such as:
- turning left, right or making a U-turn when instructed not to do so
- driving the wrong way up one-way streets
- entering yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear
- driving where and when motor vehicles are prohibited
These powers do not include speeding, which remains the responsibility of the police.
We have been enforcing restrictions at four locations since January 2026.
The benefits of enforcement
There are a number of benefits to enforcing restrictions:
- improved road safety
- improved air quality
- reduced journey time and congestion
How enforcement works
We use ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras to enforce certain restrictions. When camera footage is used as evidence for issuing a penalty fine it will always be reviewed by council staff.
Camera locations
We are currently using cameras to enforce restrictions at the following locations. Moving traffic restrictions can also be enforced by the police in these places, and at other locations where the council has not installed cameras.
- Accrington – Hyndburn Road (no right turn into Viaduct Retail Park)
- Lancaster – Morecambe Road (no right turn on exit from Aldi)
- Preston – Charnley Street (one-way section from Corporation Street to Wilfred Street)
- Preston – Ringway and Bow Lane junction (no U-turn)
New locations
Before introducing new camera enforcement locations we are required to engage with residents and businesses to allow them to raise queries and objections.
We will update this page with details of any new locations proposed in future, and how to have your say during the six-week public engagement period.
When new locations are introduced, we will issue warning notices for 'first offences' for the first six months. This allows drivers to become familiar with the restriction and supports education and compliance before full enforcement begins.
We are holding a six-week engagement to gather people's views on four proposed new sites from 15 June to 27 July 2026.