What are TROs?

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is the legal document required to support a range of measures, which govern or restrict the use of public roads, including:

  • Double yellow lines
  • One-way streets
  • Banned turns
  • Bus lanes

Why do we need TROs?

UK law requires that TROs be in place to enable the police or, in the case of yellow lines and bus lanes, the council, to enforce these restrictions.

To create a TRO

  • Consultation with the emergency services and other public bodies takes place. Local interest groups such as residents and traders may be consulted where appropriate.
  • Advertisement of the TRO then takes place by placing a notice in the local press and displaying notices in the roads affected. Objections are then considered through the appropriate council procedure before it is decided how the matter will be taken forward.
  • The TRO will then be formally made and introduced. The entire process can take many months to complete especially if objections result in the TRO being changed and re-advertised.

TROs can remain in operation indefinitely. If the council needs to modify or revoke a TRO, it must follow the same procedure as was used to create the TRO.

How to comment or object on a TRO proposal

Refer to the 'How to object' section which can be found in the 'Notice of Proposals' of any advertised TRO.

East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood Area, (Easton, Lawrence Hill, St. George Central and St. George West Wards, City of Bristol) (Cycle Parking Places – Cycle Hangars) Minor Order 2024 

These documents are available from Tuesday 5th November to Thursday 12th December

Details are provided within the Notice of Making about the 6 week High Court challenge period following the sealing of the order. 

Proposed plans:

TRO Instruction for prescribed and prohibited movements Avon St - Temple Way - Central and Lawrence Hill wards, ref: CAE/NMT/P-1288

This consultation runs from Thursday 24 October to Monday 18 November 2024

How to object: See 'Notice of Proposals'

TRO Instruction for proposed new bus lanes: Temple Way, Lawrence Hill ward, ref: CAE/NMT/P-1288

This consultation runs from Thursday 24 October 2024 to Monday 18 November 2024

How to object: See ‘Notice of Proposals'