More than 4,000 drivers caught by new traffic cameras

The cameras have been installed as part of a wider rollout of new traffic cameras across the city

More than 4,000 drivers were caught in the first three weeks of new traffic cameras going live.

The devices have been installed at Lime Street's junctions with London Road, Ranelagh Street and Brownlow Hill in Liverpool.

It comes after Liverpool City Council was granted new powers to tackle people who flout specific driving regulations.

Those waiting too long at yellow-box junctions and misusing bus gates could face a £70 fine.

However, during the first six months, the council will issue warning notices for first-time moving traffic contraventions.

Drivers will be warned that any issues at the same camera location would result in a penalty-charge notice.

An update on the city's parking strategy confirmed more than 4,000 motorists had been caught flouting the rules between 20 November and 14 December.

The documents, which will be discussed by the city council's sustainable, safe and thriving neighbourhoods scrutiny committee next week, said there are currently 41 civil enforcement officers in post across Liverpool.

The service has identified that a further 74 staff could be considered to "further enhance the impact of parking enforcement within the city".

In September, the local authority also confirmed it would seek to bring back bus lanes as part of its four-year transport strategy.