Hertfordshire considers ANPR cameras for bus gates. Consultation open for views on the plans until March 20.
They will also improve signs and road markings across the county. This should make bus gates easier to see.
A bus gate is a short road section only buses and coaches, minibuses and authorized vehicles can use.
Rising bollards sometimes cause issues, breaking down and becoming unreliable and delaying bus services.
They want to improve bus gate management. Better signs and road markings will help. ANPR cameras will also improve things, checking the DVLA database online in real-time and accurately enforcing current rules.
Visible and enforced bus gates ensure rules get followed and reduce dangers created by vehicles ignoring rules, which ultimately risk other road users’ safety.
Trained staff will check camera footage. If they see a violation, they’ll issue a fine to the vehicle’s owner via a Penalty Charge Notice.
These changes manage bus restrictions better. As a result, public transport services should improve and road congestion should decrease.
The consultation closes on March 20, a Thursday. You can share your opinion online by visiting the Hertfordshire gov website to participate.