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The Department for Transport has published new regulations to give English councils outside London the power to enforce moving traffic violations, including issuing fines for stopping in a box junction.The statutory instrument comes into force from June and gives effect to the moving traffic enforcement powers under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004.A longstanding call from councils outside London - inside London authorities already have the powers - the move is supported by the Local Government Association and is likely to have extensive take-up.This means millions of pounds of new fines could be issued every year for civil enforcement issues, which also include banned turns and entry into prohibited areas, prompting concerns from motoring groups.Previously, the enforcement responsibility rested with the police, who did not see it as a priority. Councils will still have to apply to the transport secretary for an order designating them enforcement authorities in their area. |