Camera issues mean bus lane fines are not being imposed

Problems with the cameras set up to monitor Preston's newest bus lane are the reason that motorists are not yet being fined if they break the rules, the Lancashire Post can reveal.

- by Paul Faulkner

The bus lane cameras are in position on New Hall Lane - but are not yet catching any drivers breaking the rules

The city's ninth bus-only zone was installed on a stretch of New Hall Lane back in February, but Lancashire County Council has previously acknowledged that it has not so far been enforcing the restriction. The authority would usually dish out penalty charge notices of £70-reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days - to drivers caught flouting bus priority measures.