Council crackdown on illegal manoeuvres

As of the 3 rd of January 2006 all motorist caught on camera will receive a £100 fine if they perform illegal manoeuvres on the road.

Within a three months over 2,000 London motorist were warned about making illegal manoeuvres during a trial in Westminster

Westminster council have employed CCTV operators to record the registration numbers of all vehicles that block box junctions, make illegal turns or stop in bus lanes.

Motor insurance companies and motoring pressure groups have given their full backing to the scheme, claiming that dangerous drivers should be caught out, fined and made to pay higher insurance premiums.

Council parking director Alastair Gilchrist told the London press, "There are few things more annoying for drivers than the problems caused when someone decides to block a junction, stop in a bus lane or carry out an illegal turns."

There is no doubt that illegal manoeuvres can cause delays and accidents, from the 3 rd of January motorist who drive into central London should know that if they perform illegal manoeuvres they will be heavily fined.

At the current time driver will not receive points on their licence as the scheme is in its infancy, but that could change if drivers don't heed the warning.