Penzance Market Jew Street Traffic Enforcement

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Camera Enforcement Starts on 28 September 2026

Cornwall Council will begin enforcing existing traffic restrictions in Market Jew Street and Market Place, Penzance, using camera technology from 28 September 2026. The scheme forms part of Cornwall Council's wider commitment to support local aspirations for creating safer, cleaner and more accessible town centres for residents, businesses and visitors. Developed in partnership with Penzance BID and Penzance Town Council, the scheme supports a shared vision for a vibrant, accessible and attractive town centre that benefits the local community, businesses and visitors alike.

Following a public consultation and approval from the Department for Transport, Cornwall Council has been granted powers to enforce certain moving traffic restrictions using cameras. These powers help improve compliance with existing restrictions, support road safety and accessibility, and enable Devon & Cornwall Police to focus on wider policing priorities.

Supporting a Safer and More Accessible Town Centre

Market Jew Street and Market Place are key destinations within Penzance town centre, providing access to local businesses, public services, and transport connections. Existing vehicle restrictions were introduced to improve safety, accessibility and the overall environment for people using the town centre. However, some drivers continue to ignore these restrictions, affecting the benefits they were designed to achieve.

Camera enforcement will help ensure that these restrictions are followed, creating a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, shops and visits Penzance.

What Restrictions Will Be Enforced?

Enforcement will apply to the following existing traffic restrictions:

1) Prohibition of Motor Vehicles

Market Jew Street and Market Place

  • 11.00am to 4.00pm daily
  • Except local buses and licensed hackney carriages

2) Contra-flow Bus Lane / One-Way Restriction

Market Place

  • except for buses and pedal cycles

3) No Right Turn

Adelaide Street into Market Jew Street

How Will Enforcement Work?

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at approved enforcement locations. Potential contraventions will be reviewed by trained officers before any enforcement action is taken. Where a contravention is confirmed, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle.

The enforcement cameras will monitor:

  • Market Jew Street at the junction with Albert Street
  • Market Place at the junction with The Greenmarket
  • Adelaide Street at the junction with Market Jew Street

Penalty Charges

The penalty charge for a moving traffic contravention is currently:

£70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. Penalty charge levels are set nationally.

Exempt Vehicles

Some vehicles are exempt from certain restrictions where exemptions are included within the relevant Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). Cornwall Council maintains exemption lists to ensure authorised vehicles are not incorrectly issued with a PCN. Examples include local buses, licensed hackney carriages, emergency service vehicles and other authorised vehicles specified within the relevant TRO.

Public Consultation

Before introducing camera enforcement, Cornwall Council carried out a formal public consultation between 14 May and 25 June 2025. The consultation sought views from residents, businesses and stakeholders on the proposed use of moving traffic enforcement powers in Market Jew Street and Market Place. The consultation produced a positive response overall, with strong support for the introduction of enforcement at both locations. The feedback helped inform the Council's application for enforcement powers.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about Moving Traffic Enforcement, including how enforcement works, vehicle exemptions, appeals, penalty charges and the use of income from PCNs, please see the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Camera Enforcement Starts on 28 September 2026

Cornwall Council will begin enforcing existing traffic restrictions in Market Jew Street and Market Place, Penzance, using camera technology from 28 September 2026. The scheme forms part of Cornwall Council's wider commitment to support local aspirations for creating safer, cleaner and more accessible town centres for residents, businesses and visitors. Developed in partnership with Penzance BID and Penzance Town Council, the scheme supports a shared vision for a vibrant, accessible and attractive town centre that benefits the local community, businesses and visitors alike.

Following a public consultation and approval from the Department for Transport, Cornwall Council has been granted powers to enforce certain moving traffic restrictions using cameras. These powers help improve compliance with existing restrictions, support road safety and accessibility, and enable Devon & Cornwall Police to focus on wider policing priorities.

Supporting a Safer and More Accessible Town Centre

Market Jew Street and Market Place are key destinations within Penzance town centre, providing access to local businesses, public services, and transport connections. Existing vehicle restrictions were introduced to improve safety, accessibility and the overall environment for people using the town centre. However, some drivers continue to ignore these restrictions, affecting the benefits they were designed to achieve.

Camera enforcement will help ensure that these restrictions are followed, creating a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, shops and visits Penzance.

What Restrictions Will Be Enforced?

Enforcement will apply to the following existing traffic restrictions:

1) Prohibition of Motor Vehicles

Market Jew Street and Market Place

  • 11.00am to 4.00pm daily
  • Except local buses and licensed hackney carriages

2) Contra-flow Bus Lane / One-Way Restriction

Market Place

  • except for buses and pedal cycles

3) No Right Turn

Adelaide Street into Market Jew Street

How Will Enforcement Work?

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at approved enforcement locations. Potential contraventions will be reviewed by trained officers before any enforcement action is taken. Where a contravention is confirmed, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle.

The enforcement cameras will monitor:

  • Market Jew Street at the junction with Albert Street
  • Market Place at the junction with The Greenmarket
  • Adelaide Street at the junction with Market Jew Street

Penalty Charges

The penalty charge for a moving traffic contravention is currently:

£70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. Penalty charge levels are set nationally.

Exempt Vehicles

Some vehicles are exempt from certain restrictions where exemptions are included within the relevant Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). Cornwall Council maintains exemption lists to ensure authorised vehicles are not incorrectly issued with a PCN. Examples include local buses, licensed hackney carriages, emergency service vehicles and other authorised vehicles specified within the relevant TRO.

Public Consultation

Before introducing camera enforcement, Cornwall Council carried out a formal public consultation between 14 May and 25 June 2025. The consultation sought views from residents, businesses and stakeholders on the proposed use of moving traffic enforcement powers in Market Jew Street and Market Place. The consultation produced a positive response overall, with strong support for the introduction of enforcement at both locations. The feedback helped inform the Council's application for enforcement powers.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about Moving Traffic Enforcement, including how enforcement works, vehicle exemptions, appeals, penalty charges and the use of income from PCNs, please see the Frequently Asked Questions section.

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