Devon County Council and Devon & Cornwall Police officers have met to review the issue of non-compliance with the bus gates at Whipton Lane and Ladysmith Road, in the Heavitree area of Exeter.
The council and Police agree that the behaviour of some drivers who routinely ignore the restrictions is completely unacceptable and places other road users, particularly those who are vulnerable, at increased risk.
The council applied to the Department for Transport in November 2023 for Moving Traffic Enforcement Powers under the Traffic Management Act 2004 and is currently awaiting a response. If the application is approved, these powers will enable the authority to consider a number of tactical options, including 24/7 enforcement coverage.
In the interim, Devon & Cornwall Police will undertake random and unpredictable enforcement at the bus gates and will ensure an occasional unannounced joint presence with enforcement officers from the council.
The Police will also accept online reports from the public where clear and unambiguous evidence exists of an offence. Individuals are strongly advised not to provoke conflict by filming at the roadside for prolonged periods.
Both organisations have agreed to meet on a monthly basis to review the position and inform ongoing activity and enforcement posture.
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