Yellow Box Junctions: Smile – You’re On Camera! Newham Council is determined to ensure that visiting, staying and travelling through the borough is as safe, comfortable and convenient as it can be. To help us achieve this goal we are spending a record £100 million on improving roads, footpaths and street lighting over the next ten years. As part of our commitment to Keep Newham Moving and reduce traffic congestion we are toughening enforcement of yellow box junctions. From this month we’re introducing a rolling programme linking the junctions to state-of-the-art video–evidence cameras. The evidence from them will be
reviewed by fully trained officers, and if appropriate, a Penalty Charge Notice issued by post. This charge is £130 reduced to £65 if paid in 14 days. Yellow box junctions are indicated by criss-crossed yellow lines painted on the road. Councillor Forhad Hussain, cabinet member for crime and anti-social behaviour, said: “We want all our residents to be able to get round the borough easily. Blocking yellow box junctions can be a hazard
for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians and obstructs emergency services, that is why we are introducing new systems to catch and deter drivers from breaking the rules.”
“ Blocking yellow box junctions can be a hazard for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians and obstructs emergency services”
How to use a yellow box junction: You may enter a yellow box junction when your exit is clear and there is space on the other side of the junction for your vehicle to clear the box fully without stopping. You can stop in a yellow box junction when turning right IF you are prevented from turning by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right. Don’t simply follow the vehicle in front as it may stop and prevent your exit. Don’t let other drivers pressure you to enter the box when a clear exit is not available.
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