An expansion of a historic high street's "no car" rule has been labelled a "no-brainer" for pedestrian safety despite concerns from some it's just a "money-making" move. Medway Council is consulting on whether to increase the existing Saturday no-vehicle restrictions in Rochester High Street between 10am and 4pm to include Sundays and bank holidays.

The move would see automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras enforce the expanded rules, as well as existing rules for no right and left-hand turns onto the high street from the Boley Hill direction. Some business owners have welcomed the expansion, hoping it will improve safety in the street.

But others have branded it a "money-making" venture and are concerned an increase in fines could hit trade and put off visitors. Hannah Knowlto

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