Motorists who block yellow box junctions in Hull are set to be slapped with £70 fines as Hull City Council launches a major traffic crackdown.
The blitz will hit drivers using the gridlocked Ferensway route into Hull Paragon Interchange—where one wrong move can bring the city to a standstill.
The council confirmed that a six-week warning period will begin on 1 April 2026, during which motorists who contravene the rules will receive warning notices. Full enforcement will come into effect from 13 May.
For the first six months of enforcement, drivers committing a first offence will receive a warning notice, with any subsequent breaches resulting in a £70 penalty charge notice (PCN). After this period, all contraventions will be subject to a £70 fine.
The move follows the council being granted powers by the Government in December 2024 to enforce moving traffic offences. These include blocking box junctions, making banned turns, driving the wrong way on one-way streets, and entering routes restricted to motor vehicles.
According to the council, the decision is backed by public support. A consultation carried out in 2023 found that 60 per cent of respondents were in favour of enforcing yellow box junctions on Ferensway.
Kerry Ryan, head of transport and traffic management at Hull City Council, said the measures are intended to keep traffic moving through one of the busiest parts of the city.
She said: “Enforcing these yellow box junctions will help keep traffic moving smoothly through one of the busiest parts of the city.
“The consultation showed clear public backing for this enforcement. By reducing congestion, it improves safety for all road users and makes journey times more reliable – especially for buses travelling to and from the interchange.”
Yellow box junction enforcement powers are shared between the council and Humberside Police under the Traffic Management Act 2004, meaning offences may be dealt with by either authority.
Drivers are being reminded to follow road markings and only enter a yellow box junction when their exit is clear.
The council said this marks the first use of its new enforcement powers and that further measures could be introduced in other areas where traffic issues persist.
