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Transport for London (TfL) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the Brewery Logistics Group (BLG), 3663 and the British Security Industry Association in a bid to address the high number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) each of the three parties receive annually. Under the MoUs, each organisation has agreed not to deliver to certain locations  at certain times.

John Mason, TfL deputy director of congestion charging and traffic enforcement, says: "The three parties are working with their customers to arrange delivery times that will reduce the impact on traffic if they stop on red routes. In return, we won't issue PCNs when they do have to stop on red routes."

Mason says TfL is pleased with the outcome of the agreements. "We've made it easier for these organisations to go about their business and in issuing fewer PCNs and dealing with fewer appeals, we'll make significant back-office cost savings. It should allow us to focus on the most serious traffic offences."

Although TfL has no further MoUs planned, it says it will consider entering into them if an operator has specific issues that make it difficult for them to comply with red route restrictions.

Mike Bracey, director of the BLG, says: "It is gratifying to see TfL has recognised the health and safety issues our members face when making  deliveries. I hope some other London Boroughs will now recognise our problems and follow the lead of TfL and Westminster."