Cameras to catch drivers breaking box junction rules in Oldham

Drivers in Oldham are about to face camera enforcement at yellow box junctions after the council confirmed plans to crack down on traffic violations this summer. The council has identified several junctions where drivers repeatedly break the rules by blocking boxes or making illegal turns, but officials won't say exactly where the cameras will be installed.

Cllr Chris Goodwin, Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways, said the council already has the powers to enforce traffic rules and will begin with warning notices at each site before cameras start operating. 'We expect enforcement to start in mid to late summer this year,' he said, adding that permanent signs will warn drivers that cameras are in use.

The enforcement will target drivers who block yellow boxes when they can't clear the junction, make banned turns, or drive oversized vehicles on restricted roads. Before any fines are issued, warning notices will remind drivers not to enter a yellow box unless they can exit on the other side.

While the council has chosen the locations based on where violations are most common, they're keeping the exact sites secret for now. This has left many residents wondering which junctions will be affected-whether it's the busy town centre crossings or suburban hotspots where traffic often grinds to a halt.