A trial to ban cars from Kirkcaldy’s High Street will go ahead.
Councillors have agreed for a six-month pilot to take place restricting any vehicle from entering the pedestrianised area of the town centre.
The move has been taken to alleviate concerns from residents and businesses over the number of vehicles entering the zone outwith permitted hours.
Addressing members of Kirkcaldy area committee, David Frew from Fife Council’s transportation department, said: “There has been continuous concern from groups about the number of vehicles in the street at times they are not permitted.
“Everyone in the area would be made aware of what is planned.”
After rejecting the idea of placing barriers at the Whytescauseway end of the pedestrianised zone, a decision to place temporary signs was instead approved by council officers.
With the exception of Tuesdays and Sundays, they will be in place every day from noon to 5pm throughout the trial period, which is expected to start within months.
Emergency vehicles would still be permitted access, however official parking restrictions may have to be created to allow parking officers to take any action against drivers who choose to ignore the new signs.
Neil Crooks, chair of Kirkcaldy area committee, said: “This sends out a clear message that the committee is listening to people and businesses.”