Cabinet approves trial of Moving Traffic Enforcement in Kirklees
At a Cabinet meeting on 12 January, members approved proposals to introduce a trial of Moving Traffic Enforcement at specific sites where persistent traffic offences have been identified. The proposals follow a public consultation held in 2025.
The trail allows the council to enforce existing moving traffic restrictions using cameras and issue penalty charge notices to motorists who ignore them. The aim is to improve road safety, reduce congestion and support safer travel for all road users.
Type of restrictions that can be enforced
Moving Traffic Enforcement applies to a limited range of existing restrictions. These include driving through ‘No Entry’ signs, ignoring banned left or right turns, entering yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear, driving in bus-only or taxi-only routes, travelling the wrong way in a one-way street and breaching Traffic Regulation Orders. If motorists ignore the restrictions, they may receive a fine (penalty charge notice).
Councillor Moses Crook, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Housing and Transport, said:
“This trial allows the council to focus on locations where moving traffic offences are happening repeatedly and creating safety risks. By enforcing existing restrictions, we can help protect people who walk, wheel and cycle, and make active travel a safer option.
“Clear enforcement also encourages better driving behaviour, helping to reduce congestion, improve journey times and create safer environments, particularly around schools.”
Where the trail will take place
The initial trial locations are Armitage Road, Barnsley Road in Flockton and Heckmondwike Bus Station. Any additional locations would only be considered following a review of the trial.
More information about the consultation and the proposals is available on the council’s website.