GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Council has proposed new measures to improve road safety, reduce congestion and encourage the use of public transport.

A six-week consultation began Monday, January 19, to seek views on proposals to enforce moving traffic offences at high risk locations across the county.

The council is considering using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to enforce existing restrictions at the sites identified.

Cllr Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for sustainable transport and strategic highways, said: “We want to make our roads safer and more efficient for everyone. Enforcing moving traffic offences will help reduce congestion, improve air quality and support reliable bus services. These measures are not about penalising drivers unnecessarily – they are about encouraging compliance with rules that keep traffic flowing and protect vulnerable road users. We welcome feedback from residents, businesses and road users during this consultation to ensure the approach is fair and effective.”

Moving traffic offences occur when drivers ignore road signs or markings designed to keep traffic flowing. The council said vehicles not complying with these rules put all road users at risk and cause delays that can affect emergency services and public transport.

Examples of moving traffic offences include driving through streets where vehicles are banned, stopping in yellow box junctions, entering cycle lanes or making banned turns.

The council said it is not proposing to introduce any new restrictions, simply just changing how existing rules are enforced. Enforcement is currently carried out by police, however, new powers allow the council to enforce restrictions directly using ANPR cameras.

The consultation ends on Sunday, March 1 at 11.59pm. Depending on the outcome of the consultation, enforcement could begin from Spring this year.

Residents can find more information and take part in the consultation by visiting Gloucestershire County Council’s website. Feedback can also be sent to [email protected].