Certain UK drivers warned they face a fine just for entering one town Surrey County Council has launched a consultation to introduce ANPR cameras to enforce weight restrictions on HGVs, with drivers that flout the rules likely to be fined HGVs are being targeted with new fines Certain drivers have been warned there is one corner of the UK they could face a fine just for entering. Surrey County Council is cracking down on heavy goods vehicles flouting local traffic rules with a new set of stringent measures. Under the latest proposals, certain petrol and diesel vehicles could face fines for using roads in parts of the UK. ‌ The council has unveiled plans to install Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras across 10 roads in Weybridge to enforce weight restrictions and catch drivers who break them. These rules, which prohibit vehicles over 18 tonnes from driving down specific roads, were implemented in November 2024, but the introduction of ANPR cameras is expected to ramp up enforcement significantly. ‌ Read more: Restaurant 'not giving anymore oxygen' to disgruntled customer Officials have noted that numerous HGVs have been disregarding the weight limits, prompting a consultation to gather support for more robust enforcement. The consultation document states: "Surrey County Council has installed an experimental environmental weight restriction on various roads in Weybridge. This is in response to concerns raised by residents." Article continues below It continues: "These concerns are regarding the unsuitability and safety of heavy commercial vehicles travelling on particular roads in Weybridge, and where the passing of this type of traffic has a detrimental effect on residents living along the route.", reports the Express. Moreover, it highlights that "Alternative routes are considered to exist that are more appropriate to carry heavy commercial vehicles." There's also worry that some HGV drivers might be using smaller streets to dodge heavy traffic, exacerbating the problem. ‌ New ANPR cameras could soon be keeping a watchful eye on Brooklands Road, Heath Road, Church Street, and Egerton Road, while St George's Avenue, Gower Road, Cavendish Road, Old Avenue, and Ellesmere Road might also fall under scrutiny. The proposed enforcement represents a significant escalation compared to the existing voluntary system, where residents can upload snaps of vehicles they believe to be flouting weight restrictions online. Currently, HGV drivers may just get a warning letter, without financial consequences, but things could change with ANPR in action. Article continues below However, there's pushback from HGV drivers, weary of more regulation. One lorry driver pointed the finger at consumer habits: "As an HGV driver, I find this ridiculous. If you don't want HGVs on your roads, then stop buying stuff." They also defended their profession, saying, "As professional drivers, we do not generally speed as this is our livelihood and wish to keep our licences."