The new fines that could hit drivers in one Greater Manchester town
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDrivers in Rochdale could be fined for "moving traffic offences" around the borough as part of a new scheme due to come into force by summer.
Under new powers granted to the local authority, the council is looking to crack down on rule-breaking drivers in five initial areas with the ability to expand the scheme in future.
It follows a trial of the new powers at the existing yellow box junction at the intersection of St. Mary’s Gate (A58) and Whitworth Road (A671). READ MORE: Councillor claims he has been 'bullied and intimidated' after not attending meeting for six months A report about the plan was approved yesterday (Tuesday, December 19) at a rochdale-council>Rochdale council cabinet meeting.
The five initial locations shortlisted by the council are: The areas will be monitored by "means of camera or other prescribed observation methods", according to the report.
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