Haringey issued over 56,000 fines for driving through La Rose Lane since 2022

Haringey Council’s St Ann’s low-traffic neighbourhood has issued more than 56,000 penalty notices to motorists who drove through La Rose Lane without permission since the restrictions began in August 2022. The scale of enforcement has prompted complaints that the signs are unclear and raised questions about the scheme’s costs and road safety.

Figures obtained through a freedom of information request show 6,821 fines were issued in November 2022 alone, split between cameras at either end of the road. At the full £160 charge, the notices could total more than £9 million, or at least £4.5 million if paid at the 50 per cent early rate; the council says it received about £2 million. A 2022 safety audit reported risky U-turns and other manoeuvres, while the council says the filters are signposted, support cleaner air and safer streets, and exemptions cover more than 15,000 people.