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Comment on Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal document  we use to restrict traffic on our roads. 

Examples of the types of restrictions include

  • yellow lines
  • one way streets
  • banned turns
  • bus lanes

UK law requires that these documents are in place before the council or police can enforce these restrictions.

How TROs are made

First, a consultation takes place with the following groups

  • emergency services
  • local councillors
  • parish councils
  • local interest groups - such as residents and traders, where appropriate
  • any other interested bodies

Next, a notice is placed in the local press. Notices are also displayed in the roads affected giving details on how people can comment or object. 

Objections and comments are then considered through the appropriate council procedure before it is decided how the matter will be taken forward.

The TRO is then formally made and introduced. The entire process can take many months to complete. If objections result in the TRO being changed and re-advertised, the process could take longer.

Permanent TROs

Our current permanent TROs can be viewed in our online map. This can be accessed via the button on this page. 

view the North Somerset TRO map

Please note, currently only parking restrictions are available on our notices page. 

We are currently in the process of adding moving restrictions. If you have enquiries around moving restrictions, please drop us an email. 

How to comment or object to a TRO

If you'd like to comment on one of our live TRO consultations, you can submit these to us via post or email. 

Please remember to make a note of the TRO reference number.

Traffic and Road Safety team

c/o David Bailey - Lead Engineer - Place Directorate

North Somerset Council

Town Hall

Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UJ

traffic.orders@n-somerset.gov.uk

Your comment or objection may not be considered if it is received after the closing date of the consultation period.

Active TRO consultations

Speed limit changes - North End Road and High Street, Yatton

Ref: 2412/KFDM/2024

This consultation runs until 5pm on 16 August 2024

Amendments to parking restrictions in Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Churchill and Winscombe

Ref: DRB/2410/2024

This consultation runs until 5pm on 19 July 2024.

20mph speed limit order for various roads in Hutton, Weston-super-Mare

Ref: HSL/DB/2409

This consultation runs until 5pm on 16 August 2024.