RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on plans to get tougher on motorists who break the rules of the road.
A six-week consultation into enforcement around yellow box junctions and one-way streets has been launched by Bradford Council.
The authority will apply to the Department for Transport next year to enforce the laws around such junctions, one-way systems and illegal turns.
The new powers could improve road safety and traffic flow in key problem areas - and free up police resources to tackle more high-priority crime.
The sites under consideration include:
- Godwin Street and Westgate yellow box junction
- Godwin Street and Sunbridge Road yellow box junction
- Great Horton Road one-way system outside the Alhambra
- Shipley Airedale Road and Leeds Road no right turn restrictions in both directions
Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council's portfolio holder for regeneration, lanning and Transport, said: “These new powers will allow us to take action against drivers that don’t follow the rules and will free up police time so they can focus on more pressing issues.
“We would like to know what local people think about this, so if you have an interest in the issue, please take part in the consultation.”
People can provide their views and opinions by visiting www.bradford.gov.uk/consultations The consultation will close on January 13.
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