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
. Leeds in February 1998
A stallholder gets ready for the start of the Valentine's Fair in Leeds city centre.
. Leeds in February 1998
Cookridge Primary protesters pictured before a council meeting to discuss the closure-threatened school at the Civic Hall.
. 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
. Leeds in February 1998
Staff and customers at Asda's Owlcotes store took part in a 'Mr Motivator Mass Shoppers Workout'.
7. Leeds in February 1998
The queue for ice creams at Roundhay Park on a winter's day. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Leeds in February 1998
This is Peter Swayne making his tent protest next to a building site at Gledhow.
9. Leeds in February 1998
Young Helen Ashcroft mimicks the movements of a robotic Iguanodon dinosaur as the computer controlled robot walks along the floor of the Royal Armouries.
10. Leeds in February 1998
Opera North visited Merlyn Rees Community High School to assist year ten music students with their GCSE music studies. Pictured is composer Kate Pearson with the class, at the front from left, is Naomi Collinson (flute) Michelle Hilton (keyboards) and Imelda Craig (xylophone). Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Leeds in February 1998
Preparations were underway for an exhibition of contemporary paintings from the Hart Galllery at Lee & Priestley's new building on Park Row. Pictured is Katherine Hart (left), of Hart Gallery, and Charles Prest, from Lee & Priestley. Photo: Claire Lim
12. Leeds in February 1998
Middleton Marauders players Mark McInall (left) and Paul Burnley enjoy a training session after receiving help and sponsorship due to vandalism at their club.