Traffic regulation orders
Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Consultations
We, the Isle of Wight Council as a Local Highway Authority, have a duty to ensure the efficient and safe movement of people, services and goods on the island's highway.
As a result, improvements that will improve safety on the roads are identified each year. The implementation of these improvements often requires amendment of the existing restrictions. Such as on-street parking, traffic direction, or width/weight restrictions.
We have adopted a two-year review for each district, called a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) review. Our aim is to ensure the whole island is reviewed using same approach so traffic management remains consistent.
The process for introducing changes on the highway is regulated by the law. Every proposal is advertised in the press, inviting public feedback to be given within 28 days of the proposal notice. This is called a formal TRO consultation.
The end of the public consultation is followed by a Cabinet meeting. Public feedback is reviewed and a decision is made on the implementation of the proposals.
We use this survey as a consultation tool to provide information to the public and to gather feedback.
What is a traffic regulation order?
The Isle of Wight Council as a Local Highway Authority has a duty to ensure the efficient and safe movement of people, services and goods on the island's highways. To meet these duties Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are issued.
TROs are legal documents. The purpose of the TRO is regulating the use of parts of the highway by vehicular traffic or pedestrians. It allows the local, Highway or Police Authority to enforce restrictions on the highway.
Examples of TROs include:
- speed limits
- weight restrictions
- one-way streets
- no right or left turns
- parking restrictions
- residents parking schemes
Types of Traffic Regulation Orders
- Permanent - These types of orders can only be introduced following a statutory legal process. There are several stages to the introduction of a permanent TRO. Once an order is made, it remains in force until superseded or revoked.
- Experimental - These orders are used to see if a proposed restriction will work in practice, before confirming it to as permanent. Experimental orders are valid for up to 18 months.
- Temporary - Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO). These can be introduced to impose temporary restrictions or road closure on the Highway. They help to facilitate works on or near a road, cleansing operations or to safely facilitate events on the Highway. A temporary order can be in force for up to 18 months.
- Emergency - These orders are used to cover emergency works. For example a burst pipe, sewer collapse, wall fallen on the Highway. An emergency order can be made for up to 21 days.
Request new restriction
Requests for new restrictions on the highway are submitted daily to the Island Roads. Requests are made by Island residents, businesses and town councils. The Highways Service Provider for the Isle of Wight is Island Roads. All requests are assessed by highways engineers. They check the road safety. Then the Council prioritises the qualifying requests for funding.
If you want to make a request you will need to:
- provide your request in writing, email info@islandroads.com
- please include details of the location
- please provide a reason why you feel that new restriction is needed
Or you can post your written request to: Island Roads, St. Christopher House, Daish Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5XJ.
Island Roads are responsible for administering the requests for new restrictions. They will carry out assessments and if a safety issue is found, they will issue proposals. All qualifying proposals will be considered by the Isle of Wight Council.