Cambridgeshire County Council Considers ANPR Cameras for School Streets

On September 1, 2026, the Cambridgeshire County Council's highways and transport committee discussed the potential implementation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to enforce traffic restrictions on school streets. These restrictions are designed to limit motor vehicle access during school drop-off and pick-up times, aiming to reduce local pollution and promote active travel methods such as walking. Council officers reported that initial planning work has commenced for installing the cameras to enforce turning restrictions on roads including Downing Street. Further assessments are required before the cameras can be officially approved for school street enforcement.