Motorists who stop on new double red lines painted on several key Nottingham roads will face action from today.
Nottingham City Council painted the lines earlier this year to ban stopping on key traffic hot spots.
The tactic is already used in other cities including London, Newcastle and Birmingham.
The authority says from this week motorists can expect enforcement action if they stop on the ‘red routes’ – but drivers will be allowed a ‘grace period’ until Monday, June 5.
Until then motorists caught stopping will have fines waived and instead get warning letters reminding them of the rules. From June 5 they will face the full fines in the form of Penalty Charge Notices.
Nottingham City Council says the red lines will help keep traffic moving in the city during the Broadmarsh regeneration project, which will see a ‘southern relief route’ diverting traffic away from areas of development.
Canal Street
London Road
Queen’s Road
Sheriffs Way
Waterway Street West
Wilford Road
Wilford Street
Motorists are not allowed to stop, wait or drop off for any reason on double red lines. Those with a blue disability badge will still be able to be picked up and dropped off but cannot wait or park on a double red line.
Taxis will also be able to pick up and drop off customers but will not be allowed to park and wait.
Nick McDonald, the council’s portfolio holder for transport, said: “We believe this will help to keep Nottingham moving along the routhern relief route.
“Red routes have been very successful elsewhere and will ensure these roads remain clear so that traffic can continue to flow smoothly through the city during the exciting redevelopment of the Broadmarsh.
“We have also created loading bays along the route for businesses we feel may need them. We have considered all types of motorists so disruption is minimised.”
The restrictions have been introduced the same week a scheme of city roadworks started in preparation for the next stages of the Broadmarsh redevelopment programme.
The council says the works will improve traffic and pedestrian flow in preparation for the regeneration scheme and will be done outside peak travel times – between 9.30am–3.30pm seven days a week to minimise disruption on busy roads.
