Residents asked for views on camera enforcement at five Brighton and Hove junctions
One of the five junctions under consultation for new camera enforcement in Brighton and Hove
People across Brighton & Hove are being asked for their views on proposals to improve safety at five busy junctions, as the council consults on new camera enforcement powers.
Brighton & Hove City Council has been granted Moving Traffic Enforcement (MTE) powers by the Department for Transport under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. These powers allow councils to use camera technology to enforce existing traffic restrictions, such as banned turns, one-way streets and vehicle access restrictions, without needing an officer on site.
A six-week consultation is now open on whether to introduce enforcement cameras at five locations where compliance with existing restrictions has been poor and, in some cases, has led to collisions.
"The safety of residents and road users is our top priority. These proposals would help us enforce existing traffic restrictions more effectively and encourage safer driving across the city. Traffic regulations are there for a reason, to protect people and reduce the risk of collisions and conflict between different road users."
— Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet member for Transport and City Infrastructure
The five proposed locations
Carden Avenue onto Carden Crescent
Carden Crescent is one-way. Road markings and a No Entry sign show that vehicles must not turn from Carden Crescent onto Carden Avenue, but drivers continue to ignore the restriction, creating risks for vehicles travelling correctly.
The No Entry sign at Carden Crescent onto Carden Avenue, one of five junctions under consultation for camera enforcement
London Road onto New England Road
A left turn is banned from London Road onto New England Road. This location saw a collision between two vehicles on 30 September 2025, and drivers continue to make the prohibited turn despite the restriction.
The prohibited left turn from London Road onto New England Road, one of five junctions under consultation for camera
Ditchling Road onto Baker Street
A left turn is banned from Ditchling Road into Baker Street. A collision involving a pedestrian and a car happened here in December 2024, and drivers continue to make the prohibited movement, creating risks for other road users.
The prohibited left turn from Ditchling Road onto Baker Street, one of five junctions under consultation for camera enforcement
West Street onto Rottingdean High Street
A right turn is banned from West Street onto Rottingdean High Street, and drivers must turn left instead. Evidence shows some drivers continue to ignore the restriction, creating safety concerns for all road users.
The prohibited right turn from West Street onto Rottingdean High Street, one of five junctions under consultation for camera enforcement
Ditchling Road onto Francis Street
Francis Street is access-only, meaning drivers should not use it as a through route. A collision was recorded here in November 2025, and vehicles continue to use the street without needing access, undermining the restriction.
The access-only restriction on Francis Street, one of five junctions under consultation for camera enforcement
A pilot at three School Streets too
Using the same powers, the council is separately piloting camera enforcement at three of the city's School Streets from 2 September 2026: Hangleton Primary (Northease Drive and Dale View), Hove Junior/West Hove Infants (School Road and Marmion Road), and Queen's Park Primary (Freshfield Place). School Streets restrict traffic outside schools from 8.15am to 9.15am and 2.45pm to 3.45pm on term days only, and drivers needing access during a camera-enforced window will need to apply for a virtual permit in advance.
How enforcement would work
Drivers caught ignoring the restrictions on camera could receive a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days, figures set nationally rather than by the council. There would be a six-month warning period after any cameras go live, during which registered keepers get a warning notice rather than a fine, to allow time to adjust. If approved following the consultation, enforcement at the five junctions could begin in early 2027.
The consultation closes six weeks from launch, with the results and any decision on the proposed locations to be published on the council's site.