Explanatory note

These Regulations prescribe the traffic calming works which a roads authority may construct in a road maintained by them.

Regulation 2 deals with interpretation. Regulation 3 describes the traffic calming works which a roads authority may construct. Regulation 4 contains provisions for consultation in respect of proposed traffic calming works. Regulation 5 contains, by reference to the Schedule, detailed provision in relation to the dimensions of overrun areas and regulation 6 places restrictions on the dimensions of rumble devices. Regulation 7 requires the placing of traffic signs as warning of traffic calming works except in certain circumstances and regulation 8 prohibits traffic calming works if they would prevent the passage of vehicles except where such vehicles are otherwise lawfully prohibited.