Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

A Traffic Management Order made under the RTRA 1984.

Part 1 includes sections 1 to 13 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO),[1] known as Traffic Management Orders (TMO) in Greater London
• Regulations outside Greater London
• Regulations in Greater London
• Experimental traffic schemes - these can be introduced for up to 18 months, to allow an authority to assess the impacts of a scheme such as traffic diversions.[2]

An official road closure in accordance with the Act.

Part 2 includes sections 14 to 22 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Various powers relating to traffic regulation in special cases including:

Temporary prohibitions and restrictions of traffic

Traffic regulation on certain categories of roads

One-way traffic on trunk roads

Permits for trailers to carry excess weight

Authorities can designate highways as 'Play Streets'[3] under the Act.

Part 3 includes sections 23 to 31 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Pedestrian crossings
• School crossings
• Street playgrounds

Part 4 includes sections 32 to 63 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Provision of off-street parking and parking on roads without payment
• Control of off-street parking
• Parking on highways for payment[4]
• Provision of parking places by parish or community councils
• Special parking provisions

Part 5 includes sections 64 to 80 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• General provisions
• Provisions as to Greater London
• Supplementary provision

Under RTRA, the default speed limit is 30mph where street lights are 200 yards apart or closer.

Part 6 includes sections 81 to 91 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Various powers relating to speed limits including:

Speed limits on restricted and non-restricted roads

Traffic signs indicating speed restrictions

Speeding offences

Approval of radar speed measuring devices

Speed limitations to certain types of vehicle (section 86)

Rising bollards can be used to exclude motor traffic at certain times.

Part 7 includes sections 92 to 94 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Bollards and other obstructions

A traffic warden enforcing parking restrictions in Camden, London.

Part 8 includes sections 95 to 111 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Traffic wardens
• Penalties other than fixed penalties
• Removal or immobilisation of vehicles
• Enforcement of excess parking charges

Part 9 includes sections 112 to 121 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• General provisions
• Special provisions relating to Scotland

Part 10 includes sections 122 to 147 of the Act. The legislation contained in these sections covers:

• Various supplementary powers including:

Exercise of functions by local authorities

Boundary roads

Footpaths, bridleways and byways open to all traffic

Power to hold inquiries

Application of the Act to Crown roads

Application of the Act to the Isles of Scilly

Vehicles used for marine salvage

Hovercraft

Tramcars and trolley vehicles

The Act contains 14 schedules.

• Highways Act 1980
• Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions

• The full text of the Act at legislation.gov.uk