Traffic Regulation Orders
Guidance and Good Practice
The use of permanent traffic regulation orders (TRO) for the regulation and prohibition of private motor vehicles on minor roads is a contentious issue. There are examples of good practice and too many examples of bad practice. There is now a considerable amount of guidance available on byway management and the use of traffic regulation orders and by following this advice it is reasonably straightforward to arrive at an equitable and appropriate balance of use and interests in every case. LARA welcomes feedback to improve the guidance and information available on this website.
Traffic Regulation: Keeping the Process Fair & Proportionate
A LARA Guidance Note for Local Authorities and Clubs.
Examples of Traffic Regulation policy
LARA undertook a study of highway authority policies on TROs. Clearly, when making such an order the authority should be mindful of their own policies on the topic. Is you local authority listed here? See how the guardians of our highways view their role of aserting and protecting your rights. This is a live document which will be added to over time, so if you have input, please let us know.
Regulating the use of motor vehicles on public rights of way and off road
A guide for Local Authorities, Police and Community Safety Partnerships - December 2005
Making the best of byways
A practical guide for local authorities managing and maintaining byways which carry motor vehicles - December 2005. Click the link below.
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The TRF's guidance on TROs
There are a number of steps that a highway authority should take in making the decision to curtail the public's rights via a TRO. Most, it seems, just do it. Read the TRF's guidance. This is desigend to be a 3-fold leaflet - so start on the righthand column on the second page...
Public Rights of Way Guidance for National Park Authorities making Traffic Regulation Orders under section 22BB Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Guidance to accompany the National Park Authorities’ Traffic Orders Regulations.
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Statutory Instrument 1996 No. 2489 The Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996
Statutory Instrument 1992 No. 1215 The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Procedure Regulations 1992
Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 3113The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
