Motorists have paid 250,000 fines worth £14million in the past year for driving in Sadiq Khan's 'illegal' Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London after allegedly failing to understand road signs, it is claimed. Figures released by #BikeIsBest suggest that Hackney has collected £2.7million, with further analysis showing 82 per cent of those fined were from outside the borough - suggesting they were unfamiliar with the roads. Campaigners said many cycle-friendly Low Traffic areas, which restrict or ban vehicle access and which have been expanded during the pandemic, used to be marked out using giant planters or barriers. However, some councils in the capital have turned to using cameras to penalise drivers for 'moving traffic offences' - in what critics of the Mayor of London have branded his so-called war on motorists. The Department for Transport said councils outside of London will be able to introduce the powers by the end of the year, sparking fears of a steep rise in fines elsewhere, the Times newspaper reported. It is thought drivers do not understand the 'no motor vehicles' sign - a motorbike over a car surrounded by a red circle - used to mark out the areas. The sign has been in use since 1964 and is in the Highway Code. Motorists have paid 250,000 fines worth £14million in the past year for driving in Sadiq Khan's 'illegal' Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in London after allegedly failing to understand road signs, it is claimed However, some councils in the capital have turned to using cameras to penalise drivers for 'moving traffic offences' - in what critics of the Mayor of London have branded his so-called war on motorists Mr Khan oversaw the rapid construction of a cycling network using temporary plastic bollards The quiet residential street where council is raking in £100,000-A-WEEK in traffic fines: Locals furious as 475 drivers are hit with multiple fines on the same day in new Islington low traffic neighbourhood Residents have slammed Islington Council for raking in more than £100,000 in fines for one street in just one week after putting up 'totally inadequate' driving restriction signs. Gaby and Stephen Brown, both 64, were 'astonished' when they were slapped with two Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) on the same day in April this year. The couple, who live in the neighbouring borough of Hackney, had driven through Aubert Park, a road in the Highbury area, on their way to and from enjoying a lunch out for Stephen's birthday. Although the route was familiar to them, having lived in the area for over 30 years, they had no idea new restrictions had been put in place barring entry to cars and motorcycles. They later received two fines totalling £260 - with a reduced charge of £65 per fine offered if they paid up within 14 days. Gaby appealed the fines, arguing that the new signs were not clear enough, but Islington Council replied stating it was 'satisfied that the signage is sufficient and compliant'. It was later revealed that 6,214 PCNs had been issued between 25 January and 23 April 2021 - and, at £130 per fee, the total amounts to £807,820. And 475 of those fined were vehicles that had been issued more than one PCN on the same day. Hundreds of Islington residents took to the streets to protest against the planned expansion of the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods initiative. The scheme, introduced in London to allow for social distancing on footpaths and cycle paths during the coronavirus pandemic, has been branded a war on motorist. Consultations with residents about implementing LTNs are not scheduled until after the measures have been in place for 18 months at which point they can provide feedback. Advertisement A YouGov poll found that just half of motorists correctly identified the sign, with 29 per cent thinking it meant only cars and motorbikes were allowed on a road. The familiar 'no entry sign' - a red circle with a white line across the middle - can usually be used only for one-way streets, when vehicle traffic is permitted in the opposite direction, which is not the case in the LTNs. Adam Tranter, founder of #BikeIsBest, told the Times: 'The zones are popular in polling so extra clarity in the signage could help bring people on board who support the concept but are frustrated at the implementation. 'Given these measures are likely to be very commonplace as part of the green recovery, it might be time for a more literal sign.' The Government has insisted that support for the 200 LTNs created in the UK during the pandemic has received more support than criticism. However, the measure - which has involved installing cycle lanes, closing off roads to through traffic and widening pavements - has proven unpopular among motorists, particularly commuters and taxi drivers in London. Critics have opposed the schemes because of increased traffic on nearby streets, longer car journeys and a lack of consultation. They were infuriated when Mr Khan's Transport for London overturned a High Court judgment which ruled that the LTN scheme in London was 'illegal'. The London Mayor welcomed the court's ruling, calling it a 'vindication of our policies' and adding: 'This decision reinforces my determination to make it safer and easier for Londoners to walk and cycle, and to help ensure a green and sustainable recovery from the pandemic. 'The judges' decision, along with the vote from Londoners on May 6, is a double mandate allowing us to continue with our bold measures.' But angry Londoners slammed the outcome and took to Twitter to voice their disappointment, with some vowing to move out of the capital. One social media user wrote: 'If I would walk to work from SE London to NW then it might take around five hours and by the time I got there I would not be any use for my patients. What a flecking moron idea. 'Saving money on transport instead of dealing with TfL issues. I'm moving out of London! You can have it all.' Another said: 'Your job is to make it asier for cars and taxis to travel in a capital city. Our businesses need fast transport not millions of unused cycle lanes. Keep our capital city moving for goodness sake.' While one wrote: 'You have ruined the roads and caused havoc in London.' And another said: 'A dreadful decision for all the residents, pedestrians and disabled who've had no say and been so badly affected by your unwanted road closures. Incredibly you have made pollution WORSE and seriously disrupted emergency services during a health crisis.' In January, a High Court judge ruled that measures announced last year aimed at boosting walking and cycling in London and reducing traffic in response to the coronavirus pandemic should be 'substantially amended'. The mayor welcomed the court's ruling on Wednesday, calling it a 'vindication of our policies.' Pictured: An almost empty cycle lane next to traffic in central London Angry Londoners have slammed the outcome and took to Twitter to voice their disappointment Some 89 LTNs were built in London last year, resulting in 62 miles of cycle routes in the capital. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has told TfL to spend a minimum of £100million on healthy streets this year. Other enraged Londoners said that Mr Khan would be making the lives of disabled people in the capital much harder. One wrote: 'Disgusting. As a disabled Londoner I know we have been totally let down. Our city has declared inclusive practice doesn't matter. Disabled people don't matter. I have never felt so unwanted in the city I call home.' Black cab groups the United Trade Action Group (UTAG) and the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association (LTDA) had brought the action over the Streetspace plan, announced by Sadiq Khan in May 2020, and guidance published days later by Transport for London. Other enraged Londoners said that Mr Khan would be making the lives of disabled people in the capital much harder Vigilante motorists vandalised signs banning cars from going down certain streets They also successfully challenged a traffic management order which imposed restrictions on most vehicles on the A10 Bishopsgate in the City of London, between 7am and 7pm on weekdays. Mrs Justice Lang had concluded the decision-making processes for the plan, guidance and A10 order were 'seriously flawed, and the decisions were not a rational response to the issues which arose as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic'. Lord Justice Bean said: 'Our decision is that we will allow the appeal and set aside the judge's grant of judicial review... and set aside orders quashing the plan, guidance and the A10 order.' The judge, sitting with Sir Keith Lindblom and Sir Stephen Irwin, said their reasons for the decision would be provided at a later date. A cycle lane on Kensington High Street was removed following an outcry from motorists and local businesses The UTAG and LTDA will then be given the chance to appeal against their decision. On Tuesday, Ben Jaffey QC, for TfL and the Mayor of London, argued the temporary schemes were introduced to reduce traffic in highly congested areas and improve facilities for walking, cycling and social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In written submissions, he said: 'TfL's policy aim is straightforward: to reduce the risk of infection and thus prevent serious illness and save life. This means that walking and cycling, which are lower risk outdoor activities, should be encouraged.' The Court of Appeal heard that at peak times pre-pandemic, hackney carriages made up 43 per cent of traffic on the A10 road, excluding buses and cycles. Mr Jaffey said it was not possible to reduce congestion without excluding taxis from parts of the A10. He continued: '(The policy) placed higher value on the public health benefits of enabling safer walking and cycling and reducing bus congestion and journey times and therefore infection risks. 'The greater benefit, for the greatest number, was TfL's lawful public health objective.' All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility