LTNs do NOT 'get rid of cars in towns'. They simply prevent commuting drivers from using quiet residential streets as 'rat runs' rather than using the main through routes . The streets are still accessible by car, but only from one end, so no resident is prevented from driving to/from their house if they so wish. The amount of bile generated by new LTNs is extraordinary - in fact they've been around for years without any problems, and are overwhelmingly supported by residents. The opposition comes from a noisy minority outraged by any minor obstacle to their personal convenience, whatever the public benefit.