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Update - Moving traffic enforcement commencing 19th January 2026

Update -12/01/2026

We know people rely on our roads to get to work, school and access essential goods and services. When vehicles don't follow traffic restrictions, it can create safety risks for all road users, particularly people walking and cycling, and contribute to congestion.

To help tackle this, we’re proposing to improve the way we enforce traffic restrictions across Gloucestershire to help make roads safer, reduce congestion, and encourage more people to use public transport.

In 2022, changes to national legislation allowed councils outside London to apply for powers to enforce moving traffic offences, which were previously only enforced by the police. Following a public consultation, we were granted these powers in June 2023 and began enforcement at selected locations in May 2024.

We are now proposing to extend enforcement using ANPR cameras at 16 additional locations across Gloucestershire. This would allow more consistent and effective enforcement, helping to improve driver compliance and deliver better road safety, traffic flow and environmental outcomes.

What is moving traffic enforcement?

Moving traffic offences occur when drivers ignore road signs or marking designed to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently.

Vehicles not complying with these rules put all road users at risk, including pedestrians and cyclists, and contribute to congestion and delays that can affect emergency services and public transport.

By implementing moving traffic enforcement in more locations, we can:

  • Improve road safety

  • Reduce congestion and idling traffic, which are key contributors to poor air quality

  • Make way for more people to walk, cycle, and wheel throughout our towns with a consistent road network.

  • Keep traffic moving, making journey times more reliable

  • Reduce delays on public transport services.

More efficient enforcement of moving traffic offences will make our roads safer and less congested and help us deliver Gloucestershire Local Transport Plan (2020-2041).

Where are we proposing the moving traffic enforcement?

16 locations were chosen due to reports of poor compliance with existing restrictions causing safety risks and congestion. They include:

  • Northgate Street – Prohibition of Vehicles

  • Eastgate Street – Prohibition of Vehicles

  • Southgate Street – Prohibition of Vehicles

  • Westgate Street – Prohibition of Vehicles

  • Arle Court POV – Prohibition of Vehicles

  • Quedgeley A430 – Yellow Box Junction

  • Quedgeley B4008 - Yellow Box Junction

  • London Road – Cycle lane

  • Bruton Way - Yellow Box Junction

  • Bristol Road/Olympus Park/Merlin Drive - Yellow Box Junction

  • North Place/Fairview Road/St Margaret’s Road - Yellow Box Junction

  • Bruton Way/Station Road – Yellow Box Junction

  • St Margaret’s Road/Oxford Passage – Yellow Box Junction

  • A38 Whitminster – Left Turn Only

  • Shelburne Road/A40 – Banned Right Turn

Importantly, we are not proposing to introduce any new restrictions, simply just changing how existing rules are enforced.

How will enforcement work?

We will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to monitor compliance. Vehicles breaking the rules will be issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

There will be a warning period when enforcement begins, giving drivers time to adjust. After that, fines will be issued for non-compliance.

Any income remaining, following the deduction of costs, will be reinvested into:

  • Road safety improvements

  • Public transport

  • Active travel schemes (walking, cycling and wheeling)

How you can get involved

We want to hear from you about our plan to better enforce moving traffic offences to help create a safer, healthier environment.

You have until the 1 March 2026 to submit your feedback.

Your feedback will help us understand any issues with the locations chosen, inform any changes to the proposals and help to shape our next steps.

Have your say and complete our online survey.

If you need this survey in a different format or language or want to get in touch with the project team, please email consultation@projectcentre.co.uk 

Please follow link here to access the portal: Haveyoursay 

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