FORM FOR THE SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS FOR TROs AND
EXPERIMENTAL SCHEMES UNDER ARTICLE 4, 5 AND 15(1) OF THE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1997
To: Lands and Legislation Branch
Room 2-25, Clarence Court
10-18 Adelaide Street
BELFAST
BT2 8GB
Our ref:
RSPPG Numbers S001 and S002 of the Roads Service Manual
refer
a)
Please make arrangements to introduce the following legislation:
1. Measures to be introduced:
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2. Road or length of road affected:
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3. Details of existing legislation relating to the length of road:
S.R. 19….. No……
4. Any other Orders to be amended:
S.R. 19…. No……
5. Explanation of why Order/Experimental Scheme is required:
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6. Any other details:
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7. Statutory Equality Obligation*
*see OFM/DFM Circular 1/00.
(a) Has the proposal any implications for the statutory obligations on equality
of opportunity and promoting good relations?
YES/NO
(b) If “YES”, please give further details and if there are negative implications
explain why, the legislation should be made.
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(c) Was an equality impact assessment undertaken?
YES?NO
If “YES” please include a copy of the assessment with your submission.
European Convention on Human Rights.
8. Are the provisions of the Order/Scheme compatible with the Convention
rights?
In my view the provisions are compatible with the Convention rights/I am
unable to say if the provisions are compatible with the Convention rights.*
* Delete as appropriate.
Every request must be accompanied by:1. A letter from the RUC confirming their agreement with the proposed Order;
2. Evidence that the relevant district council has been advised;
3. An up-to-date map* (scale 1:1250 if possible) clearly indicating:
(i) all relevant street and road names;
(ii) the north point and scale;
(iii) the routes to be restricted in a distinctive colour; and
(iv) where relevant, alternative routes for traffic.
*Where a map is to be reproduced as part of an Experimental Traffic Control
Scheme document, evidence should be provided that OSNI has approved its
publication.
Signed …………………………...
Grade ……………………………
Division …………………………
Date ……………………………..
NB At present a minimum of 12 weeks’ notice is required to make an Order
but where possible longer notice should be given.
All of the above information and enclosures are
required – incomplete requests will not be processed.