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Change law around box junctions to give drivers more leniency

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A report suggested that many yellow boxes are bigger than they need to be, on average by 50%. We believe the current rules may be abused by some authorities to raise revenue with no evidence of any benefits to traffic flow. Change law to give drivers more leniency with the suggestions below:

Heidi Alexander

Heidi Alexander

Transport Secretary

10 second PCN grace period
Exempt unobstructed turning vehicles
Restrict yellow boxes at signals
Consult on yellow box traffic orders
Align highway code with TSRGD

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Change law around box junctions to give drivers more leniency

National

A report suggested that many yellow boxes are bigger than they need to be, on average by 50%. We believe the current rules may be abused by some authorities to raise revenue with no evidence of any benefits to traffic flow. Change law to give drivers more leniency with the suggestions below:

Heidi AlexanderHeidi Alexander
10 second PCN grace period
Exempt unobstructed turning vehicles
Restrict yellow boxes at signals
Consult on yellow box traffic orders
Align highway code with TSRGD

Similar motions

Change highway code rules relating to priority for turning right at junctions

National·17 supporters

Introduce penalties for motorway middle lane hoggers & decriminalise undertaking

National·29 supporters

Hambrook Junction traffic light options under review

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Require all new drivers to have a black box for the first two years

National·112 supporters

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