Western Road Red Route (Montpelier Road to Holland Road)
As part of our work to tackle anti-social parking and to keep traffic moving, we're proposing to introduce a Red Route on Western Road between Holland Road and Montpelier Road.
Introducing Red Routes involves changing the current parking restrictions from double yellow lines to double red lines.
The change will mean we have greater powers to make the area safer, keep traffic moving and support better access for local businesses.
Why a Red Route?
The implementation of the Red Routes in London Road, Preston Road and Lewes Road, Brighton have brought several improvements:
- Safer streets: Red Routes have created more space for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians to travel through without obstructions, meaning collisions and injuries are far less likely.
- Fewer bus injuries: Bus journeys are safer, with a reduction in passenger injuries where Red Routes are in place.
- Air quality has improved.
- Less congestion: Traffic is more free flowing with fewer obstructions causing queues.
- Faster bus journeys: Buses are more likely to run to timetable and not be stuck in traffic.
At the moment, when someone parks where they shouldn't be, one of our Civil Enforcement Officers has to be on site to issue them with a fine, also called a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
By introducing a Red Route, we would have the legal powers to issue PCNs using CCTV cameras.
Parking and loading
We want to make parking and loading better along Western Road. A Red Route would mean no stopping at any time, meaning fewer obstructions for local businesses.
We’ll be adding more designated loading and disabled bays, which allow businesses space for deliveries and access for disabled people.
To improve road safety, red lines would be extended slightly into side roads to include pedestrian crossings.
Survey Results
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Frequently asked questions
Red Routes explained
Double red lines are used instead of double yellow lines on roads. The red lines mean no stopping at any time.
On Red Routes you can only stop, park and load/unload in specially marked bays. Adjacent signs specify the times, purposes and duration allowed. Restrictions will apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Signage shows when you are entering a Red Route.
Frequently asked questions
Can Blue Badge holders stop on a Red Route?
Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge will be permitted to stop on the Red Route to pick up or drop off disabled passengers. However, they are not permitted to park on double red lines and would only be able to park in designated parking bays or disabled parking bays.
What other vehicles are exempt from the no stopping rules?
Licenced Hackney Carriages and private hire vehicles are permitted to stop on Red Routes in order to pick up or drop off passengers. Emergency service vehicles are exempt from restrictions and can stop anywhere along the route. Refuse and recycling vehicles operated by Brighton & Hove City Council will also be unaffected.
A full guide of exemptions are available on our website.
Will my home delivery driver be able to stop on the Red Route?
No. Deliveries will only be able to stop within the designated loading bays at the times displayed on street signage.
What if I am having a large delivery, moving house or having work done to my property?
You can book a parking bay suspension on nearby streets. You can apply for a parking suspension on our website.
Who enforces Red Routes?
We'd have legal powers to issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) using CCTV. This would be in addition to enforcement by our Civil Enforcement Officers patrolling the area when necessary.
How much would a PCN be?
The charge for receiving a PCN for stopping on a Red Route is £70. This fee is reduced to £35 if paid in 14 days. This is the same as the current PCN charge for parking on double yellow lines.
For the first 2 weeks after implementation warning notices will be sent to vehicle owners stopped on the double red lines. This is to allow time for the area to get used to the new restrictions. After this 2 week period, PCN’s will be issued to those not following the restrictions.