Cars could be banned overnight from several Aberdeen city centre’s streets under plans to be put to councillors next week.
Proposals to go before next Thursday’s operations committee would mean, if approved, that no vehicles could enter Justice Mill Lane, Langstane Place or Windmill Brae between the hours of 10pm and 5am.
The ban would last for 18 months under an “experimental traffic order”.
In order to enforce the prohibition, number-plate recognising cameras would be sent up and anyone flouting the order would be sent a fine – in a similar manner to the regulations surrounding the city’s Broad Street.
But there have been 21 objections to the plans and just four letters of support.
Some have said the proposal would mean prioritising drunk pedestrians over responsible drivers and others raised fears it could not be enforced.
The plans have been put forward by council chiefs as a way of breathing new life into the city centre.
If approved, proponents also say it would improve safety in the area that is known for bars and nightclubs.
As part of the 25-year city centre masterplan, many streets would also see some form of pedestrianisation- including Union Street itself.
A report to councillors reads: “Proposals for the overnight prohibition of motor vehicles were originally identified as a safety measure during the assessment process for the purple flag accreditation scheme via the weekend planning partnership group.”