{"id":23410,"date":"2025-09-26T11:04:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/?page_id=23410"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:07:10","slug":"moving-traffic-enforcement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/traffic-regulation-orders\/moving-traffic-enforcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Traffic Enforcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-dcc-alternative is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you have received a Penalty Charge Notice then there are more details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/parking-tickets\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/parking-tickets\/\">how to pay or appeal a PCN<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dcc-subheading\"><strong>Active Moving Traffic Enforcement Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon County Council is currently carrying out enforcement of moving traffic contraventions at the locations listed below. To find out further information about the individual sites where enforcement is currently being carried out, please click on the relevant site below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-6a01feabde344\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">EX001 &#8211; Bus Gate &#8211; Wonford Road, Exeter<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus Gate<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2025\/09\/Restriction-photo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"121\" height=\"196\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@50.7168818,-3.5136273,3a,75y,294.38h,83.37t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sFmqIYwZ_KXSYFDlXJt0uxg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the location and the restrictions on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is prohibition of all vehicles on Wonford Road southeast of its junction with Deepdene Park.\u00a0 A prohibition was first introduced in 2020 as part of the DCC Emergency Active Travel Fund measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a statutory consultation the prohibition was made permanent in 2021 to improve safety for cycling as the road is part of the E9 cycle route and is part of Exeter\u2019s strategic cycle network.<\/p>\n<p>The bus gate has exemptions for<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>buses<\/li>\n<li>cycles<\/li>\n<li>taxis<\/li>\n<li>private hire vehicles displaying approved bus lane user signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><br \/>\nEnforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<li>support active travel and public transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warning Notices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement began on 1st October 2025, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st April 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/EdzT9w8s6CRCmohQPgWESI0Bk7oUNoSS8y9Zmy0aUFh_ug?e=gGqHuc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">EX002 \u2013 Bus Lane &#8211; Topsham Road, Exeter<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus Lane<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Topsham-2-286x300.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Topsham-2-286x300.gif 286w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Topsham-2-572x600.gif 572w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Topsham-2-768x806.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@50.711801,-3.5151915,3a,75y,134.11h,81.24t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-WoVv6nf7iYeSokWtJE12g!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the location and the restrictions on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a bus lane on Topsham Road that begins at the junction with Buckerell Avenue and continues south eastwards across the junction with Barrack Road to a point just before the junction with Burnthouse Lane. The bus lane was first introduced in 2000 and is reserved for buses, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles and cycles. The bus lane applies at all times (24 hours a day on all days).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><br \/>\nEnforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<li>support active travel and public transport<\/li>\n<li>reduce congestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warning Notices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement will begin on 8th December 2025, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st July 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/IQDDqfwy4uXTRpQcTG4c05ArAeaX0Ut8WzJq_jSDvuvnw1g?e=d5gkz1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">EX003 \u2013 Bus Lane &#8211; Fore Street Heavitree, Exeter<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus Lane<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/05\/Photo-for-website-Fore-Street-sign-234x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/05\/Photo-for-website-Fore-Street-sign-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/05\/Photo-for-website-Fore-Street-sign.png 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@50.7212261,-3.5013929,3a,72.2y,263.35h,94.8t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCFVfbMRa9HnlfL2IjTnIPA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the location and the restrictions on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a bus lane on Fore Street, Heavitree between Butts Road and Church Street. The bus lane was first introduced in 1994 and is reserved for buses, taxis, private hire vehicles, and cycles. The bus lane applies Monday to Fridays between 7 &#8211; 10am &amp; 4 &#8211; 7pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<li>support active travel and public transport<\/li>\n<li>reduce congestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Warning Notices<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement began on 1st May 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/IQCREo4ve6tgSLSYLHwNv2ywAfkQcnS258Pj_hrfgRqadlY?e=02X8R5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">EX004 \u2013 Bus Lane &#8211; Cowick Street, Exeter<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus Lane<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Cowick-2-265x300.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Cowick-2-265x300.gif 265w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Cowick-2-531x600.gif 531w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/Cowick-2-768x868.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@50.7158282,-3.5425579,3a,75y,47.7h,90.61t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1se22kglTr7D-nqyGTdmGe_w!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the location and the restrictions on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a bus lane on Cowick Street, between a point opposite St Thomas Church and the junction with Buller Road. The bus lane was first introduced in 1994 and is reserved for buses, taxis, private hire vehicles, and cycles. The bus applies Monday to Friday between 8am-9.15am.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<li>support active travel and public transport<\/li>\n<li>reduce congestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warning Notices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement began on 8th December 2025, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st July 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/IQAMZqrc00XcRocJQyv6evjoAZ4bNd1iD-P7qgntY2ZOX48?e=OFVLlH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-4\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">BA001 \u2013 Bus Gate \u2013 Old Torrington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus Gate<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/05\/Restriction-photo-OTR-Bus-Gate-185x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/05\/Restriction-photo-OTR-Bus-Gate-185x300.png 185w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/05\/Restriction-photo-OTR-Bus-Gate.png 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a Bus Gate on Old Torrington Road between Riverton Road and Grange Avenue. The restriction was implemented in Summer 2023 to replace the previous bus gate on Gratton Way. It was introduced to better manage traffic in the area due to the new housing development.<\/p>\n<p>The bus gate has exemptions for<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>local buses<\/li>\n<li>cycles<\/li>\n<li>taxis (hackney carriages)<\/li>\n<li>approved school transport vehicles between 8am-9.30am and 3.30pm-5pm on Monday to Friday during school term times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<li>support active travel and public transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Warning Notices<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement began on 13th April 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/IQBIXLA-lhwfT46OhZzX4a1aAaIz3josEG92TskJjstHkOA?e=3eQgLG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-5\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">BA002 \u2013 No Right Turn \u2013 The Square, Barnstaple<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Right Turn<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/612-150x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/612-150x150.gif 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/612-300x300.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/612-600x600.gif 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@51.0782116,-4.0584295,3a,75y,121.18h,71.43t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXDw9WYWBI1cRKa8iW9W5qQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the location and the restriction on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a banned right turn from The Square (A3125) in to Taw Vale that applies to all vehicles. The restriction was first introduced in 2007 to compliment the new Barnstaple Western Bypass and restrict inappropriate traffic movements, making the best use of the new road system.<\/p>\n<p>There is no further hard engineering solution for this site due to the lack of space and other manoeuvres still permitted at this location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Warning Notices<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement began on 13th April 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Highways\/IQAldSOyo_g4TJDuqjpEDQbrAXmhRIY64PCdqqoH4CvTZJw?e=YOWWy7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on this site can be found in the site compliance pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a01feabde344-6\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">BA003 \u2013 Bus Gate \u2013 Taw Vale, Barnstaple<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><strong>Moving traffic restrictions<\/strong><br \/>\nBus Gate<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/953lct-300x300.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/953lct-300x300.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/07\/953lct-150x150.gif 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@51.0777973,-4.058274,3a,75y,349.95h,82.91t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sjBHa2G6A2zL3AxkfAO8B1Q!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the location and the restriction on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is bus gate on Taw Vale between the northern junction with Litchdon Street and the junction with The Square. The bus gate was first introduced in 2007 to compliment the new Barnstaple Western Bypass and restrict inappropriate traffic movements, making the best use of the new road system.<\/p>\n<p>The bus gate has exemptions for<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>local buses<\/li>\n<li>cycles<\/li>\n<li>taxis (hackney carriages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enforcement priorities<\/strong><br \/>\nEnforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve public safety<\/li>\n<li>support active travel and public transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Warning Notices<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Camera enforcement began on 13th April 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Compliance Pack<\/strong><br \/>\nSite compliance pack to be uploaded shortly<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-dcc-subheading\"><strong>More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/traffic-regulation-orders\/moving-traffic-enforcement\/background-info-mte\/\">Background on Moving Traffic Enforcement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/?page_id=23459\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/?page_id=23416\">Future Moving Traffic Enforcement locations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/parking\/parking-tickets\/\">Pay or appeal a Penalty Charge Notice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have received a Penalty Charge Notice then there are more details on how to pay or appeal a PCN Active Moving Traffic Enforcement Locations Devon County Council is currently carrying out enforcement of moving traffic contraventions at the locations listed below. 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