Cameras will help council enforce road restrictions

NEW cameras are coming to bus gates to enforce the traffic restrictions in place.

- by KIRSTIE MCCRUM

Eight sites across Devon which will have new cameras put in place over the coming months.

Now CCTV cameras will enforce the restrictions after new powers were devolved to Devon County Council from the Department of Transport.

The authority is one of a number of councils in England that has received the power to enforce moving traffic offences, which could previously only be carried out by the police.

A council spokesperson said the powers will allow the authority to improve road safety, support active travel and public transport by addressing issues caused by drivers that contravene the rules of the road.