Brighton: Drivers face £70 fines as new road red route unveiled to tackle congestion and air pollution

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Brighton: Drivers face £70 fines as new road red route unveiled to tackle congestion and air pollution.

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Brighton and Hove City Council have approved plans for a new red route on Western Road, with the scheme set to be introduced on a six-month trial basis.The decision was announced by Councillor Trevor Muten, the council's cabinet member for transport and city infrastructure, and will see rule breakers hit with hefty fines.The red route will cover the section of Western Road between Holland Road and Montpelier Road.

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Under the restrictions, drivers will not be allowed to stop, park, load or unload along the route.

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Motorists who break the rules will initially receive warning letters during the first two weeks of the trial.

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After that, drivers could face a £70 penalty charge notice, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

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