Council seeks views on traffic enforcement at key Northampton sites 

25 November 2025

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting road users to have their say on plans to enforce traffic regulations at 13 locations across Northampton. 

The proposed enforcement will target moving traffic offences such as banned turns, entering yellow box junctions without a clear exit, driving the wrong way up one-way streets, and ignoring no-entry signs. 

These offences can increase the risk of accidents, and create hazards for pedestrians and other road users, and cause delays for other motorists. 

The proposed locations are: 

Banned turns 

Yellow box junctions 

School street 

No entry/one-way streets 

Cllr Richard Butler, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “Keeping our roads safe and reducing congestion is incredibly important. 

“Moving traffic offences can lead to dangerous situations and unnecessary delays. By enforcing these rules, we aim to protect all road users and make travel across West Northamptonshire smoother and safer. 

“This consultation runs until 4 January and I would urge everyone to share their views before final decisions are made.” 

If approved, enforcement will be carried out using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, supported by clear warning signage. 

For the first six months, drivers committing a first offence will receive a warning notice rather than a penalty charge notice (PCN). 

PCNs cover the costs of the service such as enforcement, equipment, software systems, staff, supplies and services. Any surplus is used to improve public transport, highway projects and environmental improvements in accordance with Government regulations. 

Respondents to the consultation are not being asked if they agree with the traffic regulations, most of which already exist. They are being asked if they support the use of enforcement cameras in these locations and, if not, why. 

The consultation runs from Monday 24 November 2025 until midnight on Sunday 4 January 2026. Anyone can view the proposed sites and complete the online survey via the Council’s website. 

Following the consultation, the Council will review all feedback and assess each location. A plan will then be developed to take forward the sites considered feasible for enforcement. 

Take part on our consultation pages or email [email protected] if you need the information in a different format.