Parking restrictions require a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and are installed to improve road safety and reduce congestion
What is a TRO?
A TRO is a legal document that creates a local traffic rule. This requires road users to obey certain conditions. These could include:
- One-way systems.
- Speed limits.
- Weight limits.
- Movement and waiting restrictions and prohibitions.
Why are they needed?
- To control or direct traffic.
- To reduce and manage congestion
- To reduce danger to all road users
- To prevent damage to roads, bridges etc.
- To preserve the character, or amenity, of an area
How are TROs created?
The Council conducts its functions to provide, improve and maintain highways under Sections 24, 41 and 62 of The Highways Act 1980 and exercises traffic regulatory powers under Sections 1 and 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This sets out the reasons a TRO can be made and the legal process that must be followed before an Order can be created. The process can take 6 months or more.
The Transport and Highway Services team receive many requests for permanent TROs and use a scoring system to assess each request.
All requests are reviewed three times a year.
Where can I see the TROs in the borough of Dudley?
You can view Traffic Regulation Orders online though our interactive map.
Traffic Scheme Consultation
Our Traffic Scheme Consultation page is a way for you to find out about traffic schemes in the Borough. You can see the current status of a consultation and have your say.
Enforcement of TROs
Full details of enforcement of the TROs can be found on the Parking enforcement page.
Contact us
- Telephone: 0300 555 2345
Transport and Highway Services - Traffic Engineering
Dudley Council
Lister Road Depot
Dudley
DY2 8JW
Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 8.45am to 5pm
Offices are closed on weekends and bank holidays.