Motor Lawyers Blog – Motoring News

The Highway, E1, has never been the easiest access to and from London with 4 speed cameras within the space of a quarter of a mile and a further 6 cameras in the adjacent Limehouse Link. However, motorists, particular motorcyclists, have also recently been subject to mobile checks which the Police have been carrying out at the junction of Ensign Way, adjacent to the News International buildings.

These checks are becoming increasingly common with the Police not only targeting speeding motorists, but also any vehicle that encroaches the hatch markings.

Users of the road should be alert to the fact that fixed penalties are being handed out in large numbers as the Police seek to enforce compliance on one of the busiest routes into the City.

Motor Lawyers have noticed a large increase in enquiries over the last few days, particularly from motorcyclists who believe that they are entitled to use the hatch markings on the basis that it is bordered by broken white lines.

Rule 130 of the Highway Code states that:

Chevrons bordered by broken white lines are there to separate traffic lanes and should not be entered “unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so”. 

Consequently, using them to overtake slow moving traffic is not “necessary” and will result in 3 penalty points and a £60 fine.

Related Legal Links
Speeding Offences
Fixed Penalty Notice

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