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Change legislation to enforce yellow box junctions around the Dartford Tunnel.

Closed 4,849 signatures

What the petition asks

Changing current legislation would allow for the enforcement of yellow box junctions on the A206 approach to the Dartford Tunnels, J1A & 1B of the M25 via local authority powers. This will improve traffic flow in Dartford and surrounding areas when incidents and heavy congestion occur.
Yellow box junctions are not currently enforceable outside of London. Allowing Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 for England to be enabled around the Dartford Tunnel would allow for the civil enforcement (i.e. by local authorities) of moving traffic offences, such as yellow box junction enforcement. Enforcement of these offences in England outside London is currently the responsibility of police who do not have the resources to enforce this.

Timeline

10 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
10 Sep 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,849
Status Closed
Opened 10 Mar 2016
Closed 10 Sep 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.