Portsmouth City Council uses moving traffic enforcement (MTE) powers to enforce certain existing traffic restrictions across the city.
These restrictions help improve road safety and support the safe movement of people around Portsmouth.
How it works
A moving traffic contravention occurs when a driver does not comply with a traffic restriction or traffic sign. Examples include:
- making a prohibited left turn, right turn or U-turn
- driving where motor vehicles are prohibited
- driving on routes reserved for specific vehicle types
Current enforcement locations
The following location is currently subject to moving traffic enforcement. This section will be updated as additional enforcement locations are introduced.
Bishop Crispian Way / Anglesea Road
Drivers travelling along Bishop Crispian Way are prohibited from turning left into Anglesea Road.
This restriction is clearly signposted and is designed to help protect people using the pedestrian crossing at the junction.
The council is currently operating a six-month pilot at this location.
If you receive a penalty charge notice (PCN)
If you receive a penalty charge notice for a moving traffic contravention, you can:
- pay a penalty charge notice
- challenge a penalty charge notice
- find out what happens if you do not pay your penalty charge notice
Find out more
The Government has granted local authorities outside London powers to enforce certain moving traffic restrictions. These powers allow councils to support compliance with existing restrictions that are in place for road safety and traffic management purposes.
Visit Moving traffic enforcement - Travel Portsmouth for information about:
- why moving traffic enforcement is being introduced
- current pilot arrangements
- monitoring locations
- road safety benefits
- maps and location diagrams
- frequently asked questions