Chelsea camera fines 851 drivers in 24 hours

A camera in Chelsea, London, issued a record 851 fines to drivers in just 24 hours for entering a low-traffic neighborhood on May 12, 2024. This surpasses previous records for fines issued by a single camera. The South Fulham Clean Air Neighbourhood, established in July 2020, aims to reduce traffic and pollution by discouraging outside drivers. The area has 23 cameras that issued over 212,000 fines in 2024, generating more than £27 million. While the council claims the initiative has reduced traffic, some local officials express concerns that it may deter visitors from supporting local businesses. Other London boroughs are also implementing similar low-traffic measures to improve air quality.