What TROs are

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is the legal document required to support a range of measures, which govern or restrict the use of public roads, including:

  • Double yellow lines
  • One-way streets
  • Banned turns
  • Bus lanes

Why we need TROs

UK law requires that TROs be in place to enable the police or, in the case of yellow lines and bus lanes, the council, to enforce these restrictions.

To create a TRO

  • Consultation with the emergency services and other public bodies takes place. Local interest groups such as residents and traders may be consulted where appropriate.
  • Advertisement of the TRO then takes place by placing a notice in the local press and displaying notices in the roads affected. Objections are then considered through the appropriate council procedure before it is decided how the matter will be taken forward.
  • The TRO will then be formally made and introduced. The entire process can take many months to complete especially if objections result in the TRO being changed and re-advertised.

TROs can remain in operation indefinitely. If the council needs to modify or revoke a TRO, it must follow the same procedure as was used to create the TRO.

How to comment or object on a TRO proposal

Refer to the 'How to object' section which can be found in the 'Notice of Proposals' of any advertised TRO.

Pennywell Road Proposed Zebra Crossing, Lawrence Hill ward, ref PX/AJS/25-027

This consultation runs from Thursday 21 August with objection expiry Friday 12 September 2025.

How to object: See Notice of Proposals.

Proposed TRO Instruction for Waiting restrictions/One way/20mph: New housing development off Kings Weston Lane/Longcross area, Lawrence Weston (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston ward)

This consultation runs from Thursday 14 August to Monday 8 September 2025.

How to object: See ‘Notice of Proposals'

School Streets: Shirehampton Primary School, Proposed prohibition of driving and one way movement except cycles on Springfield Avenue, (Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Ward)

This consultation runs from Thursday 14 August with objection expiry Monday 8 September 2025.

How to object: See Notice of Proposals.

Proposed construction of Zebra crossing: Quay Street, ref PX-CH-25-010

Consultation runs from Tuesday 5 August to Wednesday 27 August 2025.

How to object: see ‘Notice of Proposal'

Proposed waiting restrictions, Redcross Street, Lawrence Hill: ref CAE/NMT/P-1322

Consultation period: This consultation runs from Friday 25 July to Tuesday 19 August 2025 

How to object: See 'Notice of Proposals'