Drivers are being warned to expect an “avalanche” of fines as councils across England are now able to enforce yellow box junctions. The RAC claimed many motorists will be unfairly punished unless the Government improves its design, maintenance and enforcement guidelines for local authorities.
The Department for Transport (DfT) began accepting applications from councils to issue fines for moving traffic offences such as yellow box misuse, making an illegal turn or driving the wrong way down a one-way street as part of efforts to promote cycling and walking on Tuesday, May 31.
Successful applicants will be able to issue penalty charge notices (PCNs) for these offences from June 1. Yellow boxes are used to ensure traffic flows smoothly through busy junctions and motorists should only enter them when their exit is clear or they are waiting to turn right.
