These are moving Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for speed limits or weight limits. See static TROs for static restrictions such as double yellow lines.
Comment on proposed moving TROs (from 1 April 2026)
Notice is hereby given that the Council of Dorset has made the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Experimental Order comes into operation on the 2 February 2026 the effect will be to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a section of Lenthay Road, Sherborne during the hours of 2:45pm until 3:30pm on every school day.
The reasons for proceeding by way of experimental order is to assess the effects of the changes before Dorset Council considers whether the provisions of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order shall continue in force indefinitely. Relevant exemptions will apply where appropriate and as necessary in accordance with the provisions of the Order.
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Notice is hereby given that the Council of Dorset has made the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. Relevant exemptions will apply where appropriate and as necessary in accordance with the provisions of the Order.
When the Experimental Order comes into operation on the 23 February 2026 the effect will be to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a section of Washpond Lane, Swanage during the hours of 8:20am until 8:30am and 3:25pm until 3:35pm on every school day.
The reason for proceeding by way of experimental order is to assess the effects of the changes before Dorset Council considers whether the provisions of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order shall continue in force indefinitely.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 9 April 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce a 30mph speed limit along a section of the C27 (Church Knowle and Tyneham Road), Church Knowle from a point approximately 65 metres east of the main entrance to St Peter’s Church, in a westerly direction for approximately 542 metres.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 14 April 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Briantspuddle.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 16 April 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads within Beaminster and introduce a 50mph speed limit along a section of the A3066, Beaminster and Netherbury. It will also make a minor amendment to the existing 30mph speed limit for part of the A3066, Beaminster (no material changes will take place at this location).
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 17 April 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Milborne St Andrew.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 22 April 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Winterborne Whitechurch.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 28 April 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in St Leonards and St Ives.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on the 2 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce a 30mph speed limit along a section of Horton Road (C2), Ashley Heath, St Leonards and St Ives from a point approximately 44 metres west from its junction with the entrance to Moors Valley Country Park, in an easterly direction for approximately 803 metres.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 5 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Lyme Regis.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 8 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Bridport and Pymore.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on the 13 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce a 30mph speed limit along Cleverlawns, Bullers Way and part of Burton Road, Abbotsbury.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on the 13 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 30mph speed limits along sections of the D40604, D40612 and C24, Holt and 40mph speed limits along sections of the C24, C95 and D40614, Holt.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on the 19 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph and 40mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Stour Provost.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 22 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Gillingham.
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Dorset Council in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 30 May 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce new lengths of 20mph speed limits along various roads in Upton.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 2 June 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce 20mph and 30mph speed limits along sections of various roads in Ryme Intrinseca and Yetminster.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on the 5 June 2026 the effect of the Order will be to introduce a 30mph speed limit along part of the A357, Sturminster Newton.