We are proposing to apply moving traffic enforcement powers at several locations in Bath and Keynsham.
We recognise that there will be other locations where existing moving traffic restrictions may also benefit from further evaluation and possible future enforcement. However, our priority for this consultation is to focus on locations that allow us to meet the government's tranche 1 deadline to apply for the powers.
Select a topic below to find out more about these locations.
Moving traffic restrictions
Yellow box and banned right turn as indicated in the image
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The yellow box is at a junction controlled by traffic signals in the centre of Bath. Vehicles travel in multiple directions from this point, so the yellow box is very busy.
Vehicles approaching this junction northbound are directed left with road markings indicating turn left and straight on only, with no right turn signage included within the two traffic signal heads facing vehicles approaching the junction.
Contravention history
We conducted a contravention survey in October 2021, which shows that this site suffers from a high number of moving traffic contraventions:
- Saturday 2 October: 108 contraventions
- Sunday 3 October: 84 contraventions
- Monday 4 October: 123 contraventions
- Tuesday 5 October: 139 contraventions
- Wednesday 6 October: 181 contraventions
- Thursday 7 October: 167 contraventions
- Friday 8 October: 235 contraventions
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve safety
- support active travel and public transport
- reduce congestion
Moving traffic restrictions
Banned right turn as indicated in the image.
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There is a banned turn heading west from George Street. The right turn onto Gay Street is a dangerous movement and cannot be made by smaller vehicles.
The banned turn is to keep the corner clear, stop dangerous traffic movement and allow for larger vehicles and buses to make the turn without issue. Vehicles that contravene turning bans can also put the safety of people crossing the road at risk if they are not expecting a vehicle to turn from a particular direction.
There are two banned turn signs on this corner and a directional arrow informing motorists to turn left only.
There is no further hard engineering solution for this site due to the lack of space. We are considering the addition of further advance warning signage on George Street westbound.
We are not proposing to enforce the yellow box junction as motorists cannot clearly see the exit on George Street from its start on Gay Street.
Contravention history
We conducted a contravention survey in September 2021, which shows that this very high traffic location suffers from low but consistent contraventions:
- Thursday 23 September: 7 contraventions
- Friday 24 September: 11 contraventions
- Saturday 25 September: 21 contraventions
- Sunday 26 September: 10 contraventions
- Monday 27 September: 11 contraventions
- Tuesday 28 September: 3 contraventions
- Wednesday 29 September: 5 contraventions
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve public safety
- protect public infrastructure
- support active travel and public transport
- reduce congestion
Moving traffic restrictions
Commercial vehicle weight restriction as indicated in the image
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Brook Road has a commercial vehicle weight limit of 7.5 tonnes to protect the railway bridge structure and prevent the use of inappropriate large vehicles using this narrow road.
Signs and road markings prevent entry to roads that cannot accommodate larger vehicles.
We will conduct an additional assessment for advance warning signs at the main junction with the A36.
Contravention history
We conducted a contravention survey in October 2021, which shows that this location suffers from consistently high contraventions
- Saturday 2 October: 37 contraventions
- Sunday 3 October: 40 contraventions
- Monday 4 October: 7 contraventions
- Tuesday 5 October: 5 contraventions
- Wednesday 6 October: 21 contraventions
- Thursday 7 October: 32 contraventions
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will help to protect the railway bridge, an essential piece of public infrastructure, and help reduce the intrusion of lorries in this narrow residential road.
Moving traffic restrictions
Banned left turn as indicated in the image.
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Heading east along Newbridge Road towards Newbridge Hill, there is a set of traffic signals at the junction. There is a banned left turn from Newbridge Road into Newbridge Hill.
Signs and road layout discourage the banned turn. The aim is to deter drivers from making a manoeuvre that is dangerous due to on-coming traffic and the possibility of pedestrians crossing on Newbridge Hill after the banned turn.
When eastbound traffic on Newbridge Road has a green traffic signal, a green pedestrian crossing signal appears at the same time on the pedestrian crossing on Newbridge Hill. A vehicle contravening the banned left turn restriction could therefore come into conflict with a pedestrian using the crossing on Newbridge Hill.
There is one sign on a lamp column and 2 signs on the traffic signal heads. The footway is extended to encourage vehicles to not attempt the banned left turn.
Contravention history
We conducted a contravention survey in October 2021, which found that this location suffers from a consistent but low number of contraventions:
- Saturday 2 October: 4 contraventions
- Sunday 3 October: 1 contraventions
- Monday 4 October: 9 contraventions
- Tuesday 5 October: 2 contraventions
- Wednesday 6 October: 2 contraventions
- Thursday 7 October: 2 contraventions
- Friday 8 October: 7 contraventions
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will help to improve the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
Moving traffic restrictions
Banned right turn as indicated in the image.
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Keynsham High Street was previously a two-way street and the junction with Bath Hill and Temple St (at its southern end) was a roundabout. In recent years, a new one-way system has meant a change in layout.
With the new one-way system on the High Street, the old roundabout entrance has now become a No Entry for motor vehicles, and drivers must follow the road round to the left into Temple Street. Cyclists are still able to enter the southern end of the High Street.
The banned right turn from the High Street into Temple Street stops drivers from making a dangerous traffic movement across a lane of traffic where Cyclists are emerging from Bath Hill into the High Street.
The existing signs on the High Street are adequate. They are an acceptable size for the speed of the road and are visible when stationary at the junction. Additionally, road markings direct all traffic to the left down Bath Hill.
Contravention history
We have not undertaken a survey at the site, as yet, due to the recent public realm improvement works. However, we believe we should begin enforcement due to the potential for dangerous traffic movements at the site.
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve public safety
- reduce congestion
We plan to undertake a survey at the site to understand and document the number of contraventions at the location.