The London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) is being boosted by a series of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
The LLCS is designed to manage the environmental impact of journeys made by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in London by restricting access to residential roads at certain times to minimise traffic and noise pollution. The scheme has been in place since 1985.
ANPR cameras will be deployed on specific routes where enforcement is required to support compliance. These locations have been selected based on traffic patterns, known issues with non-compliance and operational priorities. ANPR cameras automatically detect and record the number plates of HGVs using specific roads during restricted hours.
The change aims to deliver a more consistent, efficient and fair level of enforcement, as well as provide London Councils with a better understanding of nighttime movement of HGVs during restricted hours.
London Councils is providing warning notices to hauliers for each location where cameras will be installed to help them manage the transition. Warning notices will be given for a period of two weeks at each new camera location.
Mayor Brenda Dacres, London Councils’ executive member for transport and environment, said: “The introduction of ANPR cameras will help the London Lorry Control Scheme make use of modern technology, supporting the work of enforcement officers on our streets and increasing compliance with the scheme across London.
“This change will allow enforcement to be applied more consistently, efficiently and fairly, as well as minimise overnight disruption to London’s communities, allowing Londoners to live in a cleaner, quieter city.”
