New regulations intended to increase efficiency at a traffic hotspot have been criticised as “an accident waiting to happen” by a disgruntled motorist.

The flow of traffic in Kerry Court and Kerry Avenue, Stanmore, recently underwent changes following a number of issues relating to congestion.

A Harrow Council spokesman explained how a one-way system and a controlled parking zone was introduced because it was what people wanted.

But despite “positive” consultations with those living nearby, an experienced driver believes they are causing more harm than good.

Neil Edwards, of Bushy, said: “The signage is inadequate and it’s a real death trap to be honest.

“It’s been a two-way street for the last 50 years and, despite the infinite wisdom of Harrow Council, it seems to be confusing everybody. It’s an accident waiting to happen.”

The previous set-up allowed cars to both ways at the junction but the new regulations mean it is illegal to turn right.

A turn left sign was installed before markings on the road – painted two months later – reinforced the measures.

The council insists that this is enough to inform people how to drive there while feedback from the 40 or so residents living in the area was positive.

The spokesperson added: “We’ve also been keeping a close eye on how things are going there.

“We thought we could make the changes even clearer, so we added extra road markings and another sign at the junction last month.”

But Mr Edwards, who is a retired advance police driver and has worked with the Institute of Advanced Motorists, is convinced that the changes have been rushed through.

He said: “The whole thing has been done on the cheap. You should have more signs put in place to make it clear that you can no longer turn right.

“Cars are turning into one another, I’ve been there and seen a number of cars turn right and, if this carries on, there’re going to be accidents.”

He added that the changes are leading to a large number of fines to unsuspecting motorists, including himself.

The council explained that a mobile camera has to be installed in order to enforce the new rules but Mr Edwards believes it is nothing more than a “money making scheme”.