How moving traffic offences work
Vehicles that do not follow traffic restrictions create potential dangers to all road users, especially for people who walk and cycle.
By implementing moving traffic enforcement in more locations, we can:
- improve road safety
- reduce congestion and idling traffic
- keep traffic moving, making journey times more reliable
- reduce delays on public transport services
- help make it safer for more people to walk, cycle, and wheel throughout Medway.
Enforcement
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are installed to capture vehicles that:
- do not comply with restrictions
- fail to follow traffic signs and road markings.
The cameras capture the vehicle registration number.
Camera footage is reviewed by trained council staff for issuing drivers with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Only emergency services are exempt.
The police will also continue to enforce moving traffic restrictions including at locations where there is a camera.
Issuing PCNs
If a driver fails to comply with traffic restrictions in the first 6 months of camera enforcement being in place, they'll receive:
- a warning letter for the first offence sent to the address the car is registered to
- a PCN for any repeat offences.
There will not be any warning letters issued after the first 6 months.
You can pay a PCN online.
You can also appeal a PCN online if you think you have been wrongly penalised.
How we use money from moving traffic fines
Income generated by moving traffic fines will only be used for:
- highway repairs
- public transport infrastructure
- environmental projects.