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There is a similar "except for access" restriction along Green Dragon Lane in Brentford.This is enforced by two cameras at both ends of the street about 1km apart and each camera records the time the vehicle passes it.  Whether the vehicle has stopped or driven straight through is inferred by the time taken between cameras.  That is, there isn't direct evidence the vehicle hasn't stopped for access, but circumstantial evidence based upon the time taken.  The offence is passing the no entry except for access sign but not accessing any location.  The offence isn't the time taken.I believe this location was the first in the UK where this method of enforcing 'except for access' was tried.  Other locations have had a camera with a view of the entire street providing direct evidence the vehicle didn't stop for access.For whatever reason, it appears Hounslow has decided not to use this method elsewhere.  Maybe it was technically or administratively too complex.  Maybe it was vulnerable to legal challenge.  I did take a quick look at the tribunal website for challenges to fines along Green Dragon Lane and the adjudicator did reject a couple of claims against fines saying the evidence was sufficient to prove a contravention although I haven't done a check on all claims.At one stage Grove Park Group were saying they wanted this method implemented across all roads going into and out of the area but there has never been anything like this implemented in the UK.

Michael Robinson ● 1174d