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Officials cover up misleading sign
HIGHWAYS officials have covered up a traffic sign to avoid yet another eruption of complaints from motorists.
The warning sign giving notice that the notorious camera on Moor End Road bus lane in Hemel Hempstead town centre was going live previously said that it would happen ‘in July’, but it didn’t say what year, and was left unaltered as the new year began, leading to potential confusion.
Now county highways workers have stuck a patch on the sign so it simply reads ‘Enforcement Camera In Operation.’
It was the latest in a long line of problems to be highlighted about the lack of clear signage on the bus lane.
Since restrictions began to be enforced last summer, thousands of people have complained that the signs were not clear enough.
At one time the camera was catching out more than 1,000 motorists every day and more than 26,000 have been fined £60 for breaking the rules.
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gordyb50
Friday, March 16, 2012 at 02:28 PMI totally agree with PMS2011 - the signs were perfectly clear to anyone who drives correctly and within the law. Those that were caught were simply flouting the law and thought they would get away with it! However, what I don't agree with is the fact that they made it a bustaxi lane only in the first place!
Brianhar
Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 07:33 PMi like pms2011 to know i just got my appeal back and they over turned the fine as the signs are the wrong size, wrong colour and in the wrong place the council only done it to make money i hope they appeal to the high court so every one can get there money back
PMS2011
Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 03:49 PMThe signs, even before the road was painted a different colour was clear and unambiguous to every motorist who drive in accordance with the law. Most caught were deliberately using it as a short-cut, some were out-of-towners but still, the signs were clear and enough warning was given.
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