Drivers are being warned about a common road sign that indicates approaching Clean Air Zones. Many drivers are unaware of the sign's meaning and the rules that apply within these zones, leading to fines. Experts call for clearer signage and driver education to prevent unnecessary penalties.
Drivers have been warned that they need to familiarize themselves with a common road sign or face a £120 fine. Critics have argued that drivers are “not understanding” the signs, which means that they don't know when an important driving rule starts to apply. The highly criticized signs indicate that you are approaching a Clean Air Zone.
Mattijs Wijnmalen, CEO of the toll regulations and compliance organization TollwayR, thinks that the ambiguous meaning of the signs may cause drivers to face fines. He said: 'Clean Air Zones are implemented to improve urban air quality, but many drivers are being fined simply because they don’t understand what the signs mean or aren’t aware they need to pay. They require drivers using older vehicles to pay a fine, in the hope that this will encourage them to choose a newer, less polluting vehicle. Clean Air Signs typically have a dark blue background and feature a cloud, which is surrounded by a green circle. They are marked “Clean Air Zone” at the top and state how far drivers have to travel before entering the zone. Wijnmalen has also said that drivers should research the exact areas covered by the restrictions. The government hopes that improving air quality will benefit the NHS, as fewer people will need to be admitted with respiratory problems, and may even provide an economic boost for the country
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