Purpose

Dorset Council has a statutory duty to manage its
road network efficiently. Civil enforcement of moving traffic offences will:
 - Improve traffic flow and reduce
congestion
 - Enhance road safety
 - Support climate goals by reducing
emissions
 - Encourage sustainable travel modes
such as walking and cycling
 - Reduce reliance on Dorset Police for
enforcement.

Content

That the Cabinet Member for Place Services:

 

1. Confirms that the Council support the making of an
application to the Secretary of State to designate Dorset as a Civil
Enforcement Area for moving traffic offences.

2. Agrees to the selection of St Martins Road, Upton (Upton Junior School
Street) as the pilot enforcement site.

 

Reasons for the decision

Dorset Council has a statutory duty to manage its road network
efficiently. Civil enforcement of moving traffic offences will:
 - Improve traffic flow and reduce
congestion
 - Enhance road safety
 - Support climate goals by reducing
emissions
 - Encourage sustainable travel modes
such as walking and cycling
 - Reduce reliance on Dorset Police for
enforcement.

Alternative options considered

Do Nothing: Not applying for a Civil Enforcement Area designation order
would mean the continued reliance on Dorset Police for enforcement which has
limited capacity to do so.

 

Do Minimum: It is possible to apply for a
Civil Enforcement Area designation in part of the County, but there is no
compelling case for excluding any part of the County.