Council could introduce more traffic cameras

The council says the better enforcement could help reduce traffic congestion

Medway Council is considering adding cameras to several locations to better enforce traffic rules.

The authority is running a consultation on introducing automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras in 17 spots - five in both Chatham and Strood, four in Rochester, and three in Gillingham.

The new cameras could catch motorists entering pedestrianised areas and zones with motor vehicle bans, making illegal turns, and stopping inside yellow boxes.

The council said the added enforcement could help improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

Possible locations

In Chatham High Street, cameras could enforce the pedestrianised zone, no motor vehicle restrictions and no entry restrictions at Batchelor Street, Whittaker Street, and Clover Street, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

ANPR cameras could also enforce yellow box junctions at the Chatham Hill junction with Luton Road and the Maidstone Road bus interchange.

Three are proposed for A2 Corporation Street in Rochester at the Esplanade, Gas House Road and Bardell Terrace junctions, which have yellow boxes.

In Rochester there could also be an ANPR camera enforcing a right-turn ban on the Rochester High Street junction with Star Hill.

Three are proposed for Gillingham High Street at the Green Street, Kings Street, and James Street access points, where there are no entry restrictions.

In Strood, five yellow box junctions could be monitored at the High Street junctions with Station Road and Esplanade, the Station Road junction with Friary Place, and the London Road junctions with Gravesend Road and Castle View Road.

Medway already has ANPR cameras at eight sites to tackle moving traffic offences.

The consultation runs until 26 June.