Camera Enforcement Begins for Honeysuckle Road School Street from 30 June

Date: 26 June, 2025

In a move to improve road safety and air quality around Bassett Green Primary School, Southampton City Council will begin camera enforcement on Honeysuckle Road’s School Street from Monday, 30 June 2025.

The School Street scheme, which restricts vehicle access during school drop-off and pick-up times, aims to create a safer and cleaner environment for children and families. The affected stretch of road runs between Lilac Road and Daisy Road.

From 30 June, vehicles entering the restricted zone during operational hours without authorisation will face enforcement action. The School Street operates on term-time weekdays during the following times:
• Morning: 8:00am – 9:30am
• Afternoon: 2:15pm – 3:45pm

Only residents living within the zone, emergency services, and vehicles with prior authorisation will be allowed to access the area during these times. All other vehicles entering the zone risk receiving a £70 Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

To ease the transition, the council has introduced a six-month warning period. First-time violations during this period will result in a warning letter, but repeat offences will incur the full PCN.

Southampton City Council says the initiative is part of a broader effort to encourage active travel, reduce school-run congestion, and make journeys safer for children.

These measures are part of the council’s ongoing committed to creating safer, healthier spaces for children and families. They hope that the School Street programme not only improves safety but also contributes to cleaner air and a more pleasant environment around schools.

School Streets have been successfully implemented in other parts of the city and across the UK, with many reporting fewer traffic incidents and increased walking and cycling among pupils.

For more information about School Streets and how to apply for vehicle exemptions, visit the Southampton City Council’s website.