1 August 2008, 08/172
Warning to vehicles breaking traffic rules in Ormskirk
town centre
To protect the safety of pedestrians in Ormskirk town centre,
enforcement action will be taken against vehicles caught breaking
traffic regulation orders.
During recent months there has been an increase in the number of
unauthorised vehicles using the town centre roads that are off
limits, which can be dangerous and reduce the level of safety for
pedestrians and customers in the area.
In addition, it is spoiling the atmosphere and appearance of the
busy shopping environment and is also causing damage to the highway
infrastructure.
West Lancashire District Council has a duty to preserve the town
centre because it is an important, historic market town
and the main square is designated as a conservation
area.
As a result, letters have been sent out to town centre
businesses advising them of our concerns and warning them that
enforcement action will be taken against anyone found breaching any
existing traffic regulation orders.
From Monday 18 August 2008, the police will step up enforcement
action and will not hesitate to give out fixed penalty tickets.
Cllr Martin Forshaw, Portfolio Holder for Planning and
Transportation, said: "The town centre area of Church Street,
Aughton Street, Burscough Street and Moor Street should only be
used by vehicles accessing premises for delivery and maintenance
purposes which cannot be accessed by any other route. Yet we have
had numerous complaints that many vehicles are entering and parking
within these town centre roads that shouldn’t be and are causing a
hazard. So to protect the safety of residents and to maintain the
vitality of the town centre we have decided to seek enforcement
action if vehicles don’t abide by the rules."
Related information
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in Ormskirk
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