Over 3,000 violations by Leeds motorists since installation of cameras at 'death trap' junction in Chapeltown
Over 3,000 violations have been committed by drivers in Leeds after cameras were installed at a “death trap” junction.
The junction at Chapeltown Road and Harehills Avenue was made a ‘no left turn’ several years ago for those heading south towards the city centre from Chapel Allerton.
One resident said that he continued raising his concerns after seeing motorists turning left at the “death trap” junction road “on a daily basis”.
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Due to ongoing complaints of motorists ignoring the directions, a movement violation camera using ANPR technology was installed and activated in the summer of 2024.
Leeds City Council has said that a requirement for installing movement violation cameras is that for the six months they are activated, letters are sent out to offenders.
It has confirmed that there were 2,024 warning letters sent before fixed penalty notices started being sent from the start of this year, with offenders being fined £70 with a 50 per cent discount if they are paid within 21 days.
Between January and October 2025, the council states that 1,143 fines were issued, bringing the total to 3,167.
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said that the enforcement has led to a reduction of offenders and that there have been no reported vehicle collisions.
They said: “There are many signs and road markings to warn of this restriction and to advise drivers that they can only proceed straight ahead.”