Overview
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) or Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice (TTRN) is typically required for activities that temporarily affect the normal use of a road, footpath, or public right of way.
You will need our approval if you want to temporarily control traffic, parking and pedestrians.
Such temporary measures which might be required include, but are not limited to:
- road and rights of way closures
- banned turns
- reduced speed limits
- parking suspensions and clearways
Depending on the situation, we will help you to coordinate your activities and restrictions and provide the legal services to issue either a TTRO or TTRN under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic (Temporary restrictions) Act 1991.
We can issue for:
- emergency situations - work that must be completed immediately to fix or prevent situations that are likely to cause danger to people or property
- planned situations - non-emergency activities, that are scheduled in advance, such as maintenance, upgrades, or installations carried out by utility companies or local authorities
We issue TTROs for:
- planned situations on the highway between 6 calendar days and 18 months in duration
- planned situations on public rights of way up to 6 months in duration
We issue TTRNs for:
- planned situations on the highway up to a maximum of five consecutive calendar days in duration, which cannot be extended
- emergency situations on the highway up to 21 consecutive calendar days in duration, with a further extension for an additional period of up to 21 consecutive calendar days in duration if required
Temporary parking suspensions
You should use this licence to formally request the suspension of parking places and enforce against unauthorised parking. This applies when space is needed to park a specific vehicle, maintain clear access, carry out highway works, or store materials.
We will review applications that propose parking suspensions and provide recommendations based on existing regulations and the road layout.
Private roads
We can only consent to restrictions on public highways or public rights of way. For temporary control on private roads, please contact the land owner.
Public events
If you need to close a road or introduce other restrictions for a public event taking place on the road, please refer to events on the highway.
Footway (pavement) closures
To temporarily close a footway or cycleway (pavement running adjacent to the road), you can request this through a road space booking.