Traffic Orders

Traffic orders are the means by which the Council, as local roads authority, exercises control over the roads in its area. There are four different types of order and lists of those orders currently open for formal consultation can be found by following the links below.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)

Traffic regulation orders restrict the use of the road or part of the road and allow for these restrictions to be legally enforceable. Restrictions which require a traffic regulation order include, among others, yellow lines, parking places, banned turns, bus lanes and one way streets. Before a TRO can be made, there is a consultation period during which any interested party can make representations. Any objections received must be either addressed or considered by committee before the order can be made.

Redetermination Orders

Redetermination orders change the right of passage on a road or part of a road, changing the type of user who may use that area. This can include changing part of the carriageway (for vehicles) to footpath (for pedestrians) in order to widen the footpath and remove the right of vehicles to use that area. Before a change of this type can be made there is a consultation period giving the opportunity for anyone to object. If objections are received and these cannot be addressed, a public hearing is required to consider the objections and decide the fate of the proposals.

Speed Limit Orders

Speed Limit Orders are used to alter the speed limit on a road from the national speed limit, or to modify existing speed limits. Before such a change can be made there is a consultation period during which any interested party can make representations Any objections received must be either addressed or considered by committee before the order can be made.

Stopping-Up Orders

Stopping-up orders are needed to remove the right of passage when a road is no longer required. This process allows the roads owner to remove the road and is commonly used in cases of redevelopment where, for example, a building is set to occupy part of the road, or where the road layout is to be substantially altered. Before a change of this type can be made there is a consultation period giving the opportunity for anyone to object. If objections are received and these cannot be addressed, a public hearing is required to consider the objections and decide the fate of the proposals.