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Traffic Regulation Orders Reform

The Department for Transport is reforming Traffic Regulation Orders and related local transport powers, including measures to tackle pavement parking, bus franchising guidance, and taxi/private hire vehicle licensing. The reform involves consultation with local authorities and parish/town councils on road safety powers and parking enforcement. Current status includes government response to pavement parking consultation and ongoing guidance updates.

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2026

13 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that national guidance on traffic flow and speed does not inhibit local authorities from installing zebra crossings outs

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that national guidance on traffic flow and speed does not inhibit local authorities from installing zebra crossings outside primary schools.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the private hire vehicle licensing framework in supporting traditional private hire operators an

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the private hire vehicle licensing framework in supporting traditional private hire operators and app-based platforms operating across multiple local a

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department plans to review or update the statutory framework for private hire licensing to reflect changes in technology and operating models s

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department plans to review or update the statutory framework for private hire licensing to reflect changes in technology and operating models since the legislation was introduced.

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2024

7 events
15 Jan 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Traffic regulation orders: changes to publishing requirements and special events order approvals — outcome published

Suggests amending traffic regulation order (TRO) requirements that affect data sharing, publishing practices and approvals for certain special events orders.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reform of traffic regulation orders (47pp)
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↓ Reform of traffic regulation orders: impact assessment (33pp) ↓ Traffic regulation orders – government response part 1

2023

9 events
8 Nov 2023 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Roads Update

UIN: HLWS16 My Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Transport (Huw Merriman), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I have been asked by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State, to make this Written Ministerial Statement. This statement conf...

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27 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Transport Update

UIN: HCWS746 The Government recognises the important role that taxis and private hire vehicles play in the wider transport network. The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 applies in England and requires better information-sharing b...

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27 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Transport Update

UIN: HLWS736 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Richard Holden) has made the following Ministerial Statement:The Government recognises the important role that taxis and private hire vehicles play in the wider transport network. The ...

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17 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Roads Update

UIN: HLWS698 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement:The Government has announced that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled.This will mean that the 11 schemes already...

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2022

12 events
15 Nov 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Key Route Networks: devolving more powers and responsibilities for locally important roads to mayors and their combined authorities — outcome published

Seeks views on proposals to give mayors and their combined authorities greater decision-making powers and accountability for Key Route Networks (KRNs).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Key Route Network Consultation: powers and resp… (21pp)
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↓ Key Route Network: consultation on powers and responsibilit…
29 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Roads Update

UIN: HLWS156 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to inform the House that my Department has today published its response to the Government consultation on establishing a …

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20 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Transport Update

UIN: HCWS115 My Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (Baroness Vere of Norbiton) has made the following Ministerial Statement.Today the Government is publishing a consultation on reforming the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy. The HGV l...

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18 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Traffic regulation orders: changes to publishing requirements and special events order approvals — consultation closed

Suggests amending traffic regulation order (TRO) requirements that affect data sharing, publishing practices and approvals for certain special events orders.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reform of traffic regulation orders (47pp)
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↓ Reform of traffic regulation orders: impact assessment (33pp) ↓ Traffic regulation orders – government response part 1
4 Apr 2022 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Local Transport Funding Update

UIN: HLWS748 Today I can update the House on three major transport investments we are making across England over the coming months, marking a significant milestone in our mission to deliver cheaper and better transport services across the country.In our …

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7 Mar 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Traffic regulation orders: changes to publishing requirements and special events order approvals — consultation opened

Suggests amending traffic regulation order (TRO) requirements that affect data sharing, publishing practices and approvals for certain special events orders.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reform of traffic regulation orders (47pp)
+2 more
↓ Reform of traffic regulation orders: impact assessment (33pp) ↓ Traffic regulation orders – government response part 1

2021

3 events
24 Sep 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Key Route Networks: devolving more powers and responsibilities for locally important roads to mayors and their combined authorities — consultation closed

Seeks views on proposals to give mayors and their combined authorities greater decision-making powers and accountability for Key Route Networks (KRNs).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Key Route Network Consultation: powers and resp… (21pp)
+1 more
↓ Key Route Network: consultation on powers and responsibilit…
30 Jul 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Key Route Networks: devolving more powers and responsibilities for locally important roads to mayors and their combined authorities — consultation opened

Seeks views on proposals to give mayors and their combined authorities greater decision-making powers and accountability for Key Route Networks (KRNs).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Key Route Network Consultation: powers and resp… (21pp)
+1 more
↓ Key Route Network: consultation on powers and responsibilit…
25 Mar 2021 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Roads Update

UIN: HLWS881 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement.Since becoming Secretary of State for Transport, I have shared the concerns of many regarding All Lane Running (ALR) motorways. A...

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2020

9 events
8 Sep 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Scotland: fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences — outcome published

Proposes changing the law to allow fixed penalty notices to be issued to suspected road traffic offenders in Scotland.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland: … (11pp)
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↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland, fixed penalt… ↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland: fixed penalt… (13pp)
14 May 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Reinstating a road after street works: new edition of the code of practice — outcome published

Seeks views on a new edition of the 'Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways', a statutory code of practice for street works.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Specification for the reinstatement of openings… (253pp)
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↓ Consultation on the specification for the reinstatement of … (23pp) ↓ Update to specification for the reinstatement of openings i… (20pp) ↓ Update to specification for the reinstatement of openings i… (26pp) ↓ Fourth edition of the specification for the reinstatement o…
6 Feb 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Street manager and street works permit scheme changes — outcome published

Proposals to implement the street manager digital service plus conditional changes for street works permit schemes and the framework for road restrictions.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Street and road works: street manager and updat… (29pp)
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↓ Impact assessment for Street Manager (28pp) ↓ Government response to consultation on Street Manager and u… (16pp) ↓ Street Manager and updates to permit schemes - impact asses… (40pp)
29 Jan 2020 | Bill stage linked

Local Authorities (Transport Powers) Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:38:00 A Bill to empower local authorities to introduce Workplace Parking Levies with immediate effect and to impose penalty charges for moving traffic contraventions. The Bill was introduced by Lord Shipley, read a first time and ordered to …

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20 Jan 2020 | Bill stage linked

Pavement Parking Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:19:00 A Bill to amend the law relating to parking on verges and footways in England outside of Greater London and in Wales. The Bill was introduced by Lord Low of Dalston, read a first time and ordered …

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2019

4 events
13 Sep 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Street manager and street works permit scheme changes — consultation closed

Proposals to implement the street manager digital service plus conditional changes for street works permit schemes and the framework for road restrictions.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Street and road works: street manager and updat… (29pp)
+3 more
↓ Impact assessment for Street Manager (28pp) ↓ Government response to consultation on Street Manager and u… (16pp) ↓ Street Manager and updates to permit schemes - impact asses… (40pp)
20 Jul 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Street manager and street works permit scheme changes — consultation opened

Proposals to implement the street manager digital service plus conditional changes for street works permit schemes and the framework for road restrictions.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Street and road works: street manager and updat… (29pp)
+3 more
↓ Impact assessment for Street Manager (28pp) ↓ Government response to consultation on Street Manager and u… (16pp) ↓ Street Manager and updates to permit schemes - impact asses… (40pp)
6 May 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Reinstating a road after street works: new edition of the code of practice — consultation closed

Seeks views on a new edition of the 'Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways', a statutory code of practice for street works.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Specification for the reinstatement of openings… (253pp)
+4 more
↓ Consultation on the specification for the reinstatement of … (23pp) ↓ Update to specification for the reinstatement of openings i… (20pp) ↓ Update to specification for the reinstatement of openings i… (26pp) ↓ Fourth edition of the specification for the reinstatement o…
6 Mar 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Reinstating a road after street works: new edition of the code of practice — consultation opened

Seeks views on a new edition of the 'Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways', a statutory code of practice for street works.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Specification for the reinstatement of openings… (253pp)
+4 more
↓ Consultation on the specification for the reinstatement of … (23pp) ↓ Update to specification for the reinstatement of openings i… (20pp) ↓ Update to specification for the reinstatement of openings i… (26pp) ↓ Fourth edition of the specification for the reinstatement o…

2018

7 events
8 May 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Scotland: fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences — consultation closed

Proposes changing the law to allow fixed penalty notices to be issued to suspected road traffic offenders in Scotland.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland: … (11pp)
+2 more
↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland, fixed penalt… ↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland: fixed penalt… (13pp)
27 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Scotland: fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences — consultation opened

Proposes changing the law to allow fixed penalty notices to be issued to suspected road traffic offenders in Scotland.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland: … (11pp)
+2 more
↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland, fixed penalt… ↓ Prosecuting road traffic offences in Scotland: fixed penalt… (13pp)
16 Feb 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Future of lane rental schemes for roadworks — outcome published

Seeks views on whether to keep existing roadwork lane rental schemes and allow other authorities to adopt their own schemes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The future of lane rental (24pp)
+3 more
↓ Impact assessment: road works: the future of lane rental (28pp) ↓ Government response to consultation on the future of lane r… (20pp) ↓ Road works: the future of lane rental impact assessment (23pp)

2017

5 events
28 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Future of lane rental schemes for roadworks — consultation closed

Seeks views on whether to keep existing roadwork lane rental schemes and allow other authorities to adopt their own schemes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The future of lane rental (24pp)
+3 more
↓ Impact assessment: road works: the future of lane rental (28pp) ↓ Government response to consultation on the future of lane r… (20pp) ↓ Road works: the future of lane rental impact assessment (23pp)
2 Sep 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Future of lane rental schemes for roadworks — consultation opened

Seeks views on whether to keep existing roadwork lane rental schemes and allow other authorities to adopt their own schemes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The future of lane rental (24pp)
+3 more
↓ Impact assessment: road works: the future of lane rental (28pp) ↓ Government response to consultation on the future of lane r… (20pp) ↓ Road works: the future of lane rental impact assessment (23pp)

2016

10 events

2015

15 events
26 Nov 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 — outcome published

Seeking views on the revised Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Traffic Signs Regulations and General Direction… (20pp)
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↓ Annex B: Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2… (488pp) ↓ Annex A: consultation response form ↓ Annex C: impact assessment (12pp) ↓ Annex D: consultation principles (1pp) ↓ The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016: … (20pp)
6 Oct 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 — consultation closed

Seeking views on the revised Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Traffic Signs Regulations and General Direction… (20pp)
+5 more
↓ Annex B: Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2… (488pp) ↓ Annex A: consultation response form ↓ Annex C: impact assessment (12pp) ↓ Annex D: consultation principles (1pp) ↓ The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016: … (20pp)
28 Aug 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 — consultation opened

Seeking views on the revised Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Traffic Signs Regulations and General Direction… (20pp)
+5 more
↓ Annex B: Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2… (488pp) ↓ Annex A: consultation response form ↓ Annex C: impact assessment (12pp) ↓ Annex D: consultation principles (1pp) ↓ The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016: … (20pp)
27 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Proposed changes to the Cycle Racing on the Highway Regulations (1960) — outcome published

DfT is reviewing the regulations for cycle racing on the highway - the aim is to make the regulations clearer, not to change their purpose.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Letter to chief constables and commissioners ab… (2pp)
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↓ Appendix: proposed amendments to the cycle racing on the h… (4pp) ↓ Appendix: empowered race marshal schemes (2pp) ↓ Proposed changes to the Cycle Racing on the Highway Regulat… (11pp)
17 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport Ministry of Defence linked

Military armoured track laying vehicles: increasing speed limits — outcome published

Seeks views on increasing the speed limit for military armoured tracked vehicles on public roads from 20 to 40 mph.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Examining the speed limit for military tracked … (19pp)
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↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… (42pp) ↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… ↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… (11pp)
24 Apr 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport Ministry of Defence linked

Military armoured track laying vehicles: increasing speed limits — consultation closed

Seeks views on increasing the speed limit for military armoured tracked vehicles on public roads from 20 to 40 mph.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Examining the speed limit for military tracked … (19pp)
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↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… (42pp) ↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… ↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… (11pp)
13 Mar 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport Ministry of Defence linked

Military armoured track laying vehicles: increasing speed limits — consultation opened

Seeks views on increasing the speed limit for military armoured tracked vehicles on public roads from 20 to 40 mph.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Examining the speed limit for military tracked … (19pp)
+3 more
↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… (42pp) ↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… ↓ Examining the speed limit for military armoured track layin… (11pp)
5 Feb 2015 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Bus registration: Competition Commission recommendations — outcome published

Seeking views on implementation of the Competition Commission's recommendations for local bus service registration.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on implementation of the Competiti… (32pp)
+4 more
↓ Annex A impact Assessment: 14 days and 90 days remedies (32pp) ↓ Annex B impact assessment: restricting registrations / shor… (15pp) ↓ Annex C impact Assessment: frequent services (16pp) ↓ Response to the consultation on implementation of the Compe… (11pp)

2014

3 events
6 May 2014 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Bus registration: Competition Commission recommendations — consultation closed

Seeking views on implementation of the Competition Commission's recommendations for local bus service registration.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on implementation of the Competiti… (32pp)
+4 more
↓ Annex A impact Assessment: 14 days and 90 days remedies (32pp) ↓ Annex B impact assessment: restricting registrations / shor… (15pp) ↓ Annex C impact Assessment: frequent services (16pp) ↓ Response to the consultation on implementation of the Compe… (11pp)
11 Mar 2014 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Bus registration: Competition Commission recommendations — consultation opened

Seeking views on implementation of the Competition Commission's recommendations for local bus service registration.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on implementation of the Competiti… (32pp)
+4 more
↓ Annex A impact Assessment: 14 days and 90 days remedies (32pp) ↓ Annex B impact assessment: restricting registrations / shor… (15pp) ↓ Annex C impact Assessment: frequent services (16pp) ↓ Response to the consultation on implementation of the Compe… (11pp)

2013

2 events
21 Oct 2013 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Proposed changes to the Cycle Racing on the Highway Regulations (1960) — consultation closed

DfT is reviewing the regulations for cycle racing on the highway - the aim is to make the regulations clearer, not to change their purpose.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Letter to chief constables and commissioners ab… (2pp)
+3 more
↓ Appendix: proposed amendments to the cycle racing on the h… (4pp) ↓ Appendix: empowered race marshal schemes (2pp) ↓ Proposed changes to the Cycle Racing on the Highway Regulat… (11pp)
9 Sep 2013 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Proposed changes to the Cycle Racing on the Highway Regulations (1960) — consultation opened

DfT is reviewing the regulations for cycle racing on the highway - the aim is to make the regulations clearer, not to change their purpose.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Letter to chief constables and commissioners ab… (2pp)
+3 more
↓ Appendix: proposed amendments to the cycle racing on the h… (4pp) ↓ Appendix: empowered race marshal schemes (2pp) ↓ Proposed changes to the Cycle Racing on the Highway Regulat… (11pp)

2011

1 event