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London 2012: Olympics road restrictions begin in full London 2012: Olympics road restrictions begin amid confusion
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Road restrictions put in place for the duration of the Olympic Games have now come into force. Drivers in London have been confused by road restrictions which have come into force to assist the movement of Olympic athletes, officials and the media.
As of 06:00 BST, drivers or cyclists caught straying into the marked Games Lanes across London could receive a fine of £130. Starting from 06:00 BST, a £130 fine has become enforceable for drivers and cyclists straying into Games Lanes.
New restrictions also apply on the 170 miles of road that make up the UK-wide Olympic Road Network (ORN). Motorists have been puzzled because some Games Lanes are still open to all traffic and some signs appear to be conflicting.
The lanes were intended to be "flexible", Transport for London said.
'Flexible use'
The authority said that while the 170 miles of road that made up the UK-wide Olympic Road Network (ORN) was now in force, the Games Lanes were being adjusted according to traffic needs.
On Twitter Jon Mack asked: "Could this be less clear?"
The BBC's Chris Lansdown said that on the A40 eastbound near the Hanger Lane underpass in west London, a blue sign by the roadside told drivers that the Games Lanes were being enforced, but a matrix sign advised motorists they could use the reserved lane.
He said: "It was already causing a tailback at 06:45."
A spokeswoman for Transport for London (TfL) said that drivers must follow the advice shown on the 130 mobile matrix signs.
The messages on these will be adapted according to traffic flow and the demands of the Olympic family.
All traffic may use ORN roads, but vehicles are banned from parking or blocking them in any way.All traffic may use ORN roads, but vehicles are banned from parking or blocking them in any way.
In effect ORN roads are similar to Transport for London red routes in the capital.In effect ORN roads are similar to Transport for London red routes in the capital.
Games Lanes, however, are only for the use of athletes and officials.
Some 30 miles of road in London have been designated as Games Lanes, and are clearly marked with the Olympic circles logo.Some 30 miles of road in London have been designated as Games Lanes, and are clearly marked with the Olympic circles logo.
Games Lanes are also in effect in Weymouth and Portland, Eton Dorney in Buckinghamshire, and Hadleigh Farm in Essex, where there are Olympic venues.Games Lanes are also in effect in Weymouth and Portland, Eton Dorney in Buckinghamshire, and Hadleigh Farm in Essex, where there are Olympic venues.
Several Games Lanes in major routes into London were cordoned off on Monday, and traffic jams of up to two hours subsequently developed.Several Games Lanes in major routes into London were cordoned off on Monday, and traffic jams of up to two hours subsequently developed.
Transport for London (TfL) is urging people to avoid driving into central London and in the vicinity of Olympic venues if possible.Transport for London (TfL) is urging people to avoid driving into central London and in the vicinity of Olympic venues if possible.
TfL said roads within the North Circular and the South Circular are likely to be badly affected, along with key routes into London.TfL said roads within the North Circular and the South Circular are likely to be badly affected, along with key routes into London.
The organisation highlighted the A2, A3, A12, A13 and A40 as being especially likely to experience congestion and suggested people rethink their journeys to avoid the rush hour on these roads.The organisation highlighted the A2, A3, A12, A13 and A40 as being especially likely to experience congestion and suggested people rethink their journeys to avoid the rush hour on these roads.
More information can be found on the Olympic "Get Ahead of the Games" website.More information can be found on the Olympic "Get Ahead of the Games" website.
Live travel updates can also be found online from the Highways Agency and on BBC London 94.9.Live travel updates can also be found online from the Highways Agency and on BBC London 94.9.