These are moving Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for speed limits or weight limits. See static TROs for static restrictions such as double yellow lines.
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Dorset Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Order comes into operation on 19th January 2026 the effect of the Order will be to prohibit all motor vehicles from being driven along part of Post Green Road, Lytchett Minster from the entrance to Lytchett Minster School in a westerly direction for approximately 160 metres, between the hours of 7.45am to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 4.00pm on every school day.
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Dorset Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
The effect of the proposal will be to introduce a 30mph speed limit along part of Washpond Lane, Swanage, from its junction with the High Street, in a northerly direction for approximately 1.1 kilometres to its junction with Burnhams Lane.
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The Council of Dorset proposes to make an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
The general effect of the order will be to introduce new 30mph speed limits along lengths of A347 New Road, West Parley and B3073 Christchurch Road, West Parley.
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Notice is hereby given that the Council of Dorset has made the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
When the Experimental Order comes into operation on the 2 February 2026 the effect will be to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a section of Lenthay Road, Sherborne during the hours of 2:45pm until 3:30pm on every school day.
The reasons for proceeding by way of experimental order is to assess the effects of the changes before Dorset Council considers whether the provisions of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order shall continue in force indefinitely. Relevant exemptions will apply where appropriate and as necessary in accordance with the provisions of the Order.
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Dorset Council proposes to make the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
The general effect of the order will be to introduce a new 7.5 tonne maximum weight restriction along White Way, Litton Cheney.
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Notice is hereby given that the Council of Dorset has made the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. Relevant exemptions will apply where appropriate and as necessary in accordance with the provisions of the Order.
When the Experimental Order comes into operation on the 23rd February 2026 the effect will be to prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on a section of Washpond Lane, Swanage during the hours of 8.20am until 8.30am and 3.25pm until 3.35pm on every school day.
The reason for proceeding by way of experimental order is to assess the effects of the changes before Dorset Council considers whether the provisions of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order shall continue in force indefinitely.
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