A proposal to install new automatic number plate recognition cameras (ANPR) at a busy Oxford roundabout has been put forward by the county council.
A public consultation has been launched on plans to introduce two ANPR cameras at The Plain roundabout to help the enforcement of a banned left turn.
The cameras would fine motorists turning left from the B480 Cowley Road into the A4158 Road.
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Motorists who contravened the current restrictions could be fined £70 and this would be discounted to £35 if it was paid within 14 days.
If motorists believed they were charged unfairly, they could make use of the appeals process.
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The county council outlines on its website that the proposal is aimed at making The Plain roundabout safer for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and particularly cyclists.
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On the consultation website, it is said: "As one of Oxford’s busiest roundabouts, The Plain has a large volume of through traffic, and there is a banned left turn in place and it has been noted a number of motor vehicles are still using this left turn.
“The county council continues its responsibility to consider the provision of convenient and safe movement of motor vehicles and other traffic, and the proposed measures are aimed at ensuring that danger is minimised whilst facilitating the effective and safe passage of traffic.”
The consultation is open until 5pm on September 8.
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