A council has warned drivers against breaking the law as it prepares to switch on a set of new traffic cameras.
Lancashire County Council’s automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) devices are to be operational in four locations across Preston, Lancaster and Accrington “early in 2026”.
Once live, drivers who ignore road regulations – such as turning bans and no-entry areas – will be issued a £70 penalty charge notice, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days.
The council had been given the go-ahead to install the cameras three years ago, but it was revealed in December 2024 that they had not yet been switched on. The authority has clarified the delays were due to ensuring the cameras were “value for money”.