CAMERA enforcement in Oxford High Street has been suspended, because warning signs have been moved during an ongoing programme of roadworks.

Two years ago, the county council installed enforcement cameras at a bus gate to keep most vehicles out of the street during the day. But appeals by drivers led to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal declaring the council had not been using the right law to fine them.

The case was referred to the High Court where Mr Justice Blake ordered a judicial review hearing to take place next month.

However, the council has now revealed camera enforcement is not taking place because there are roadworks being carried out, which affects the signage.

It is not telling drivers precisely when the enforcement is stopping and starting in a bid to deter them from driving through High Street.

Council spokesman Paul Smith, said: “The ongoing court case has had no impact on enforcement. However, there have been, and will be, times when the council cannot sign the bus gate in accordance with the regulations.”

“This is because signage is often moved as roadworks progress.”