Moving Traffic Enforcement frequently asked questions

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is preparing to start enforcement of existing moving traffic restrictions, initially at 10 problem locations, in order to improve road safety and reduce congestion.

Why did the Council want to adopt these enforcement powers?

Some of the benefits of enforcing moving traffic offences include:

  • Improved road safety including for those walking, cycling, and wheeling.
  • Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow.
  • Quicker journey times for public transport services.
  • Reduced vehicle emissions which in turn improves air quality.
  • Enabling the police to focus their policing priorities elsewhere.
  • Economic benefits of reducing road traffic accidents which includes the costs to the NHS and the Police to attend and manage road traffic accidents.
  • Makes moving traffic enforcement more effective and reduces the number of repeat offences in future.

Implementing moving traffic enforcement powers recognises the dual imperatives to improve air quality through reduced traffic congestion, and to encourage behavioural shift towards sustainable travel choices by keeping junctions and cycle lanes clear of obstructing vehicles to improve bus reliability.