| Rising Bollards - Enforcement of the Pedestrian Zones in Nuneaton and Bedworth |
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| The County Council has introduced automatic rising bollard systems to prevent unauthorised motor vehicle access to the pedestrian zones in Nuneaton and Bedworth. These will ensure the town centres are more pleasant and safer places to visit for everyone. The rising bollards are located at all entry and exit points and operate between the hours of 10am and 4pm every day. |
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Please do not attempt to drive into the pedestrian zone during these hours: it is illegal and you risk damaging your vehicle. However access will be allowed for certain authorised vehicles, eg emergency services, maintenance vehicles. |
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| What happens when the bollard system is operational? |
| At 10am there is a beeping sound 5 seconds prior to the bollard rising and at 4pm there is another beeping sound 5 seconds prior to the bollard lowering. Please ensure you stay clear of the bollard system when it is operating. |
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| What are the restrictions? |
Nuneaton
Generally, parking is prohibited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and motor vehicles other than authorised vehicles are not permitted access between 10am and 4pm daily.
To allow for deliveries to be made and for other essential access including taxis, vehicles can enter to load and unload before 10am and after 4pm.
Holders of blue badges are also permitted to park in the zone before 10am and after 4pm, Monday to Sunday, but must ensure that vehicles do not cause an obstruction. All vehicles must leave the zone by 10am.
| | Bedworth
Generally, parking is prohibited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and motor vehicles other than authorised vehicles are not permitted access at any time.
To allow for deliveries to be made, vehicles are permitted to enter and park in the designated loading bay in King Street to load and unload between 7:30am and 10am, or between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
Holders of blue badges are permitted to park in the designated disabled bay before 10am and after 4pm. Taxis are permitted to enter before 10am and after 4pm Monday to Sunday. |
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| What happens if I get stuck inside the pedestrian zone? |
Telephone your local Police Station, telling them your location. All relevant information will be available on the control box of the bollard system. The Police will then send an officer when one is available. You may be fined £30 for committing a traffic offence.
Nuneaton Police Station 024 7664 1111
Bedworth Police Station 024 7664 3111 |
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| How do I get access to the zone? |
| Click here for details of how to request temporary access to the zone. |
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| How to report a bollard system fault |
During normal office hours
By telephone – 01926 412810
By email – signals@warwickshire.gov.uk
Outside of normal office hours
Please telephone your local Police Station |
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| To contact the Traffic Control and Information Systems Team |
Traffic Projects Group
Environment & Economy
Warwickshire County Council
PO Box 43
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4SX | Tel: 01926 412810
Fax: 0870 2428144
email: signals@warwickshire.gov.uk
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