Motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other times
Rule 178: QuoteMotorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other timesNote the use of the word "reached". You do not have to stop at the first stop line, but the first stop line you reach when the lights change. So, depending on speed and when they change you could legally stop at the second line.
Speaking with other Londoners, I'm not aware of any CCTV currently setup to catch anyone doing this. However coppers and PCSO's have been handing out leaflets to offenders as a pre-warning/awareness type thing. I suspect it will be enforced by the like too. Enforcing this via CCTV would be a logistical nightmare.
Yeah, fine I can understand, points seems dumb. ...Just to add, I understand London faces unique challenges traffic wise, so I guess the CCTV is required, but I still think the crime needs to fit the punishment!Andy
They will not be enforced by CCTV, just plod on the spot.