The city's first High Occupancy Vehicle scheme was launched on the A647 in west Leeds as an experimental scheme. Motorists were initially handed leaflets explaining the concept and rules - a restricted traffic lane reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers - before fines were introduced. This was Leeds in February 1998, a month which featured protests over the future of a Leeds primary and all the fun of the fair in the city centre. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 28 days in the life of your city and its residents. READ MORE: Photo memories from around Leeds in February 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in February 1998
A stallholder gets ready for the start of the Valentine's Fair in Leeds city centre.
2. Leeds in February 1998
Cookridge Primary protesters pictured before a council meeting to discuss the closure-threatened school at the Civic Hall.
4. Leeds in February 998
Kippax swimming club held a gala at Leeds International Pool. Pictured is the start of the 15-year-old boys' 100 metres freestyle relay. Photo: Mike Cowling
5. Leeds in February 1998
Staff and customers at Asda's Owlcotes store took part in a 'Mr Motivator Mass Shoppers Workout'.
6. Leeds in February 1998
Burmantofts Boxing Club, front left to right, Steve Franks and boxer Tariq Hussain who won the Yorkshirte v Home Counties Shield. He is pictured with trainer Lee Brown, with club members looking on behind. Photo: James Hardisty