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24/01/2017
TfL Prosecutes Vodafone For Mismanaging Streetworks
Vodafone has been prosecuted by Transport for London (TfL) for failing to properly manage streetworks in the city.
The telecommunications company pleaded guilty for failing to serve the required streetworks notices at the start and end of their work in Archway Road on 22 May 2016, as well as failing to pay subsequent Fixed Penalty Notices. The company was fined £3,340 with £2,750 in costs. TfL said this is the ninth time in two years the company has been prosecuted.
Submitting streetworks notices is essential so TfL can avoid multiple roadworks taking place at the same time in close proximity. This ensures that the same road is not dug up repeatedly and encourages utilities to collaborate, ultimately reducing congestion and disruption to road users.
Garrett Emmerson, TfL's Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport, said: "These offences prevent us from coordinating streetworks effectively and we will continue to push for the toughest penalties possible against companies caught acting unlawfully. We are committed to keeping London's roads as clear as possible to prevent unnecessary disruption to journeys and to help us tackle congestion and poor air quality."
TfL has issued 84 Fixed Penalty Notices to Vodafone since 2011, with 25 within the last year. The company has been fined a total of £6,050 for various offences since 2010.
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The telecommunications company pleaded guilty for failing to serve the required streetworks notices at the start and end of their work in Archway Road on 22 May 2016, as well as failing to pay subsequent Fixed Penalty Notices. The company was fined £3,340 with £2,750 in costs. TfL said this is the ninth time in two years the company has been prosecuted.
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Submitting streetworks notices is essential so TfL can avoid multiple roadworks taking place at the same time in close proximity. This ensures that the same road is not dug up repeatedly and encourages utilities to collaborate, ultimately reducing congestion and disruption to road users.
Garrett Emmerson, TfL's Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport, said: "These offences prevent us from coordinating streetworks effectively and we will continue to push for the toughest penalties possible against companies caught acting unlawfully. We are committed to keeping London's roads as clear as possible to prevent unnecessary disruption to journeys and to help us tackle congestion and poor air quality."
TfL has issued 84 Fixed Penalty Notices to Vodafone since 2011, with 25 within the last year. The company has been fined a total of £6,050 for various offences since 2010.
(LM/MH)
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