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Active Moving Traffic Enforcement Locations
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.
- EX001 – Bus Gate – Wonford Road, Exeter
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Bus Gate
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There is prohibition of all vehicles on Wonford Road southeast of its junction with Deepdene Park. 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’s strategic cycle network.
The bus gate has exemptions for
- buses
- cycles
- taxis
- private hire vehicles displaying approved bus lane user signs
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:- improve public safety
- support active travel and public transport
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement began on 1st October 2025, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st April 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack - EX002 – Bus Lane – Topsham Road, Exeter
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Bus Lane
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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).
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:- improve public safety
- support active travel and public transport
- reduce congestion
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement will begin on 8th December 2025, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st July 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack - EX003 – Bus Lane – Fore Street Heavitree, Exeter
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Bus Lane
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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 – 10am & 4 – 7pm.
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve public safety
- support active travel and public transport
- reduce congestion
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement began on 1st May 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack - EX004 – Bus Lane – Cowick Street, Exeter
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Bus Lane
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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.
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve public safety
- support active travel and public transport
- reduce congestion
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement began on 8th December 2025, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st July 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack - BA001 – Bus Gate – Old Torrington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple
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Bus Gate
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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.
The bus gate has exemptions for
- local buses
- cycles
- taxis (hackney carriages)
- approved school transport vehicles between 8am-9.30am and 3.30pm-5pm on Monday to Friday during school term times
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve public safety
- support active travel and public transport
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement began on 13th April 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
More information on the site can be found in the site compliance pack - BA002 – No Right Turn – The Square, Barnstaple
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No Right Turn
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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.
There is no further hard engineering solution for this site due to the lack of space and other manoeuvres still permitted at this location.
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:
- improve public safety
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement began on 13th April 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
More information on this site can be found in the site compliance pack - BA003 – Bus Gate – Taw Vale, Barnstaple
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Bus GateView the location and the restriction on Google Maps
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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.
The bus gate has exemptions for
- local buses
- cycles
- taxis (hackney carriages)
Enforcement priorities
Enforcement of moving traffic offences at this site will:- improve public safety
- support active travel and public transport
Warning Notices
Camera enforcement began on 13th April 2026, so warning notices will be issued for first offences until 1st November 2026.
Site Compliance Pack
Site compliance pack to be uploaded shortly
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