Thomas Bedford, 30, faces multiple charges following an incident linked to an experimental traffic management trial in Wimbledon. Under an ETMO, Merton Council aims to mitigate rat-running by restricting junction access for through traffic. The scheme has emerged from resident petitions citing traffic dangers and noise pollution. While the initiative has a six-month consultation phase with potential extension to 18 months, the council emphasizes zero tolerance for criminal behavior, reflecting their commitment to managing public order effectively alongside community concerns.
The trial experimental traffic order in the Abbey Road area is the result of a petition by local residents who are concerned about traffic danger, pollution and noise caused by an increase in rat-running.
New traffic schemes often divide opinion, and the council welcomes healthy debate. However, the council has zero tolerance when it comes to actions that cross the line into criminal behaviour.
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