Brighton Cracks Down on Bad Parking with New Red Routes
Brighton and Hove City Council is cracking down on antisocial parking with a bold new plan. Nearly 2.5 kilometres of Lewes Road and London Road are set to become Red Routes. The move aims to slash illegal parking and clear up clogged traffic on these busy city arteries.
£70 Fines Hit Rogue Parkers from April
From early April, snagging a spot along these double red lines will cost drivers a hefty £70 fine. The crackdown will be enforced by sharp-eyed traffic wardens backed by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. The council vows this will smooth the flow of traffic for both locals and visitors.
How the Red Routes Work — And Who’s Exempt
- Funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan and Carbon Neutral Fund, the Red Route scheme champions greener, cleaner city travel.
- 123 Carriages and private hire vehicles get a break — they can stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers.
- Emergency services, plus council refuse and recycling vehicles, are also exempt and can stop as needed.
Get Caught? Here’s What Happens
If drivers slip up and stop on a Red Route, they face a £70 Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). Pay within 14 days, and it drops to £35. This matches penalties for stopping on double yellow lines, bus stops, or in bus lanes. Enforcement is tight, with CCTV, ANPR tech, and bustling Civil Enforcement Officers on patrol.
Brighton’s tough new Red Routes send a clear message: bad parking won’t be tolerated here. Motorists, beware!
