Traffic Regulation Orders

Traffic Regulation Orders are the legal means whereby restrictions on traffic movements such as speed limits, one-way streets, turning and waiting bans are imposed on public roads.

The requirement for Traffic Regulation Orders may arise from the need to address a specific issue at a single point on the road network, or from a policy decision. The procedures are complex and it is not unknown for Orders to be unenforceable owing to poor wording, lack of precision or a failure to follow the correct consultation procedures.

Orders are imposed by the Highway Authorities (local councils) for the purposes of:

• Avoiding Danger to Road Users
• Preventing Damage to the Road or Structures
• Facilitating Traffic Movements
  
• Preventing Unsuitable Vehicle Movements
• Preserving the Amenities of an Area
  

Traffic Orders are enforced by the Police. The resources for this include Traffic Wardens and, in decriminalised areas, Parking Attendants. Successful enforcement depends on the quality of the legal Order. The preparation of enforceable Traffic Regulation Orders is a specialist task. We have the expertise to advise on how best to achieve the required results and to draft the Orders, associated schedules and statutory notices to issue the required consultation documents.

• Traffic Orders
  
• Waiting Restrictions
• Speed Limits
• Weight Restrictions
  
• One Way Streets
  
• Decriminalised Parking
  
• Restricted Movements / Turns
• School Speed Limits and Traffic Restrictions
• Associated Studies
• Parking Studies
• TRO Validation
• Public Consultation
• Area / County Wide Reviews
• Bus Priority
  

Please see our current traffic regulation order leaflet:-

  Traffic Regulation Orders