Under the London Local Authority Act 2003 the council can issue fines to motorists who disobey traffic signs and pose a threat to the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other motorists. These offences are called Moving Traffic Contraventions and can be penalised with a £130 fine.
Moving traffic contraventions include such things as banned right or left turns, no entries, blocking a yellow box junction, going the wrong way in a one way street and illegal U turns.
Deterring drivers who commit these contraventions improves the safety, wellbeing and environment of residents and visitors to Islington, making the borough a better place to live and work.
Enforcement of moving traffic contraventions is carried out using both static CCTV cameras and branded CCTV camera vehicles that record contraventions.
Motorists who ignore road signs and markings will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £130, reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days. All PCNs are supported by CCTV evidence.
Our main priorities for parking enforcement are:
Page Last Updated: 14 April 2011