A set of traffic lights have been cut down in Chislehurst along with the ULEZ cameras attached to them.

Three Chislehurst Matters councillors for Chislehurst Ward LB Bromley, Mark Smith, Mike Jack and Alison Stammers took to Twitter to document the vandalism.

The lights were seen on the ground with the poles cut on January 10, surrounded by a cordon.

Chislehurst Matters tweeted: “There has been some apparent vandalism in the area with 3 traffic lights cut down at the junction of #Chislehurst High Street & Willow Grove. We assume it’s because of the ULEZ cameras.

“Whatever your views on #ULEZ, we absolutely condemn this vandalism.”

An update uploaded today (Thursday) says: “TfL were on the High Street addressing the vandalised traffic lights. They say they will be back up and running later today with #ULEZ cameras to be put up at a later date."

Transport for London (TfL) condemns vandalism on its network, emphasizing that all incidents are reported to the police for investigation.

A TfL spokesperson said: “Vandalism is unacceptable and all incidents on our network are reported to the police for investigation.

“Criminal damage to ULEZ cameras or vehicles puts the perpetrators at risk of prosecution and injury, while simultaneously risking the safety of the public.

“Camera vandalism will not stop the ULEZ operating London-wide. All vandalised cameras are repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

“We have an extensive camera network which is sufficient to support the effective operation of the scheme.

“Anyone driving a non-compliant vehicle within the expanded zone will be detected and we advise everyone to check whether their vehicle is compliant and to consider the various support that is available to help transition to greener modes of transport.”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who made the decision to expand ULEZ to the whole of London from August 29, 2023 previously warned people attacking cameras that “protest should be lawful, safe and peaceful”, adding “it is really important to stay on the right side of the law.”

People who drive in the zone in a vehicle that does not meet minimum emissions standards are required to pay a £12.50 daily fee or risk a £180 fine, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days.

The Blade Runners are described a “vigilante group” who oppose the expansion of the ULEZ scheme, which has been controversial throughout its proposal and implementation.