Drivers who are given a penalty charge notice for stopping in a yellow box junction can be fined up to £130, but this can be halved if paid within 14 days. . But from June 2022, local authorities across the country have been able to issue the fines instead. (Credit: see image-based attribution) Offering an idea of what motorists can expect, Transport for. . A box junction is outlined by a perimeter containing intersecting yellow lines in a grid pattern. They are designed to prevent gridlock by keeping junctions in high-congestion areas clear, even at peak times. Even if the traffic lights are green, you should wait until you can be sure there's a clear path to get to the exit you want to go. . The RAC claimed many motorists will be unfairly punished once councils across England get the power to enforce yellow box junctions.
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