When Clean Air Zones Strike Back…
Ever since Clean Air Zones (CAZs) were first introduced, there’s been opposition.
While many vehicles are compliant and there’s nothing to be done, there has been an impact for many that has meant either avoiding certain routes or replacing vehicles.
For fleets, that issue is amplified given how many vehicles are in operation each and every day.
But one issue that Transport for London (TfL) have had with London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is non-payment of fines.
Despite a system being in place, many drivers are racking up thousands of pounds in fines…
Which is why TfL has been busy seizing more than 1,400 vehicles over the last year.
The reality is that while non-payment of clean air zone fines might not seem like a serious issue, the system relies on compliance from everyone.
With more and more CAZs coming into operation around the UK, local authorities will be looking at London’s recent crackdown keenly.
Given that there’s discussions over how similar technology can be used to help improve road safety by catching road traffic offences such as using handheld devices being the wheel, it’s interesting to see how it progresses.
Do you think more needs to be done to monitor motoring offences? And do you think lessons can be learned from CAZ fines and offences? Let us know in the comments below…
