Have your say on HGV Restrictions in Thurrock

We’re planning to enforce Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) restrictions in parts of Thurrock where weight limits already exist. We want your feedback on these plans and to hear if there are other areas where enforcement is needed.

What’s Being Proposed

In 2023, we asked for your views on using cameras to enforce yellow box junction rules at Junction 31. We’re now moving into Phase 2 of the Moving Traffic Offences initiative, which focuses on enforcing HGV restrictions in the following areas:

1. London Road, West Thurrock – HGV access enforcement
2. London Road, South Stifford – HGV access enforcement
3. High Road, North Stifford – Bus gate enforcement (including HGVs)
4. Church Hill, Stanford-le-Hope – HGV access enforcement

This includes targeting a bus gate in North Stifford to make sure general vehicle access rules are followed.

If approved, camera enforcement in these areas is expected to begin around October/November 2025.

Why This Is Happening

Under Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004, the Department for Transport has given Thurrock Council powers to enforce certain traffic offences, including:

• Illegal turns (left, right, or U-turns)
• Driving the wrong way on one-way streets
• Entering yellow box junctions without a clear exit
• Driving where/when vehicles are not allowed

Note: Speeding is not included and remains a police matter.

Benefits of Enforcement

• Safer roads
• Better air quality
• Less congestion and shorter journey times

We’ll use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to identify vehicles.

For the first six months, drivers who break the rules will receive a warning instead of a fine, to help them understand the new rules.

Please complete the below survey, this consultation closes on Monday, 15 September 2025.