The "prohibition" is that of "causing a vehicle to enter.." followed by the consequence. It is the entering into the box junction which constitutes the contravention, once the vehicle has had to stop. The video evidence does not cover the entry to the box, or me coming to a halt. The key evidence is missing.
READ MORERoad layout, markings or how the other vehicle is positioned can determine which course should be taken. Rule 181: Left – Turning right side to right side. Right – Turning left side to left side. Save. Section: Using the road (rules 159 to
READ MOREStopping in a yellow box junction can already attract a hefty fine in London and Cardiff – but now the risk of getting a penalty is to be extended across the rest of the country from June 1, 2022. We also reveal other motoring law changes happening at the same time.
READ MORE1. Do not enter a box junction unless the exit road is clear. 2. Only stop in the box if you''re turning right and waiting for a gap in traffic. 3. If the traffic lights go red before you turn, you''re still allowed to make
READ MOREWhen navigating a box junction while turning left or proceeding straight ahead, you must be able to drive through the junction without stopping. This means you
READ MOREIf you are turning right, you can stop in a box junction if oncoming traffic prevents you from doing so – but only if your exit is clear.
READ MOREIf you become stopped on the yellow hatchings at a box junction, keep calm and try to get out of the box as fast and safely as possible. If you are unable to do so, you may be
READ MORE13 June 2022 at 1:47PM. Hi, I received a PCN for Contravention - 31j - Entering and stopping in a box junction when prohibited from council. I was not driving the car and am a Registered Keeper . I can also see that the issue was due to the preceding vehicle which abruptly stopped making it difficult to clear the junction box at the other end.
READ MORETurning right. The only time you''re allowed to stop in a yellow box is when you are turning right. You must still make sure your exit road is clear, but you may have to wait for a gap
READ MOREMake sure you send an appeal to the correct local authority (sounds obvious but it is a common mistake). Follow the appeal procedure and lodge it within the time shown. Provide a comprehensive explanation and be polite and professional throughout. Attach copies of evidence to support your claim (do not send originals).
READ MORENo waiting or stopping in a box junction is allowed unless you are stopped from turning right by oncoming traffic or traffic also turning right. Rule 174 of the Highway Code states that you Must Not enter the
READ MOREWe take you through all the box junction rules to help you avoid getting slapped with a fine in the future. ©2024, Tŷ Admiral, David Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EH.Veygo by Admiral is a trading name of Able
READ MOREA yellow box junction is enforced by fines. If you blocked a normal junction, you may get drivers giving you dirty looks. You may even get receive a horn or two. However, block a box junction and you may
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READ MOREBox junction penalties. In 2022, local authorities were permitted to apply for increased powers to more easily fine drivers for "moving traffic offences" - including
READ MOREContravention code 31. The Highway Code clearly states that you must not enter a Yellow Box Junction unless your exit is clear or if you are turning right but need to wait in the box because of oncoming, moving traffic. Yellow box junctions are being enforced by camera by some of the London boroughs and transport for London as well as more
READ MORE3 · You may enter a yellow box junction when your exit is clear and there is enough space on the other side of the junction for your vehicle to clear the box completely without stopping. You can
READ MORETurning right. The only time you''re allowed to stop in a yellow box is when you are turning right. You must still make sure your exit road is clear, but you may have to
READ MOREIn London, Transport For London (TFL) looks after yellow box junction fines and has already announced and enforced more expensive fines since 17th January 2022. These went up from £130 to £160
READ MORETheir purpose is to keep the junction clear by preventing traffic from stopping in the path of crossing traffic. You MUST NOT enter a box junction unless your exit road is clear. But you can enter the box when you want to turn right and you''re only prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic. If there''s a vehicle already on the junction
READ MORE9. The road marking must not be placed on an area of carriageway at a gyratory system or roundabout unless entry of traffic into that area of carriageway is at all times controlled by traffic light signals. 10. The sign must only be placed in combination with the sign at item 1 or 2 of the sign table in Part 2. 11.
READ MOREBox junction. A box junction is a road traffic control measure designed to prevent congestion and gridlock at junctions. The surface of the junction is typically marked with a yellow criss-cross grid of diagonal painted lines (or only two lines crossing each other in the box), and vehicles may not enter the area so marked unless their exit from
READ MOREReasons The contravention alleged is entering and stopping in a box junction when prohibited. The prohibition is contained in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002, Schedule 19 Part 2 paragraph 7. This provides as follows.
READ MOREWhat is the penalty for stopping in a yellow box junction? The fine for stopping in a yellow box ranges from £70 to £130 (the latter in London). However, it is halved if paid within 14 days.
READ MOREIn this case, rule 174 deals with box junctions. The first part of the rule says: "You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear.". Usually this means that you are not allowed to stop in the box. However, there is an exception: when you are planning on turning right. Let''s look at how the law works in practical terms.
READ MOREThe substance of the law is that no person shall cause a vehicle to enter the box junction so that the vehicle has to stop within the box junction due to the presence of stationary vehicles. 22. Therefore When approaching a yellow box junction before entering do make sure that there is a space on the other side of the yellow box junction for your vehicle to
READ MORELet''s face it, no-one likes getting a penalty for a driving contravention. But the news this week that Transport for London (TfL) issued 76,977 fines for ''yellow box junction'' incidents in
READ MOREA box junction is a road traffic control measure designed to prevent congestion and gridlock at junctions. The surface of the junction is typically marked with a yellow criss-cross grid of diagonal painted lines (or only two lines crossing each other in the box), and vehicles may not enter the area so marked unless their exit from the junction is clear, or they are intending to turn and are prevented fr
READ MORERe: Redbridge PCN: Entering and stopping in a Box Junction, High Road Goodmayes 31j. « Reply #1 on: January 11, 2024, 12:30:53 pm ». Your Para 2 or your reps (conflation of payment and appeal time periods is now pretty much a dead duck, and adjudicators won''t cancel a PCN on it. This is probably because the Act under which the PCN is issued
READ MOREA box junction is a type of traffic-control measure consisting of a square or rectangular set yellow lines, criss-crossed with further diagonal yellow lines. They are typically found at busy junctions such as crossroads or T junctions, and are designed to ease traffic flow by preventing people from stopping in areas where they might block
READ MOREBlocking a box junction can result in a penalty as certain junctions use detection cameras for such purposes, and of course, inappropriate use of a yellow box junction will fail a driving test. This tutorial will guide you for
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