School Street restrictions - Signage Regulations?

MouldyOldDough

In the UK, there are specific guidelines and legal requirements related to "School Street" signage to ensure safety and consistency. These are generally governed by Department for Transport (DfT) regulations and local authority policies.

Key points include:

1. **Legal Framework:**  
   "School Streets" schemes typically operate under Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), which are legal orders made by local authorities to restrict or regulate traffic in certain areas during specific times.

2. **Signage Standards:**  
   - The signage must conform to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016, which specify the design, size, and placement of traffic signs in the UK.  
   - Common signs include "School" warning signs, "School Street" signs, and no-entry or restriction signs during operational hours.

3. **Design and Placement:**  
   - Signs must be clear, visible, and placed at appropriate locations—such as entrances to the street or zone.  
   - They should comply with the approved designs in TSRGD, including reflective materials for visibility.

4. **Local Authority Approval:**  
   - Any signage and restrictions associated with "School Street" schemes must be authorized by the relevant local authority through a TRO.  
   - The process involves consultation, signage design approval, and official signage installation.

5. **Enforcement and Signage:**  
   - Proper signage is legally required for enforcement purposes, such as issuing penalty charges for violations during restricted times.

**Summary:**  
Yes, in the UK, "School Street" signage must comply with TSRGD standards and be authorized through a TRO by the local authority. It must be correctly designed, placed, and visible to ensure legal enforceability and safety.

For precise requirements, consult the Department for Transport's guidance or your local council's traffic regulation policies.

born_again

MouldyOldDough said:

chrisw said:

MouldyOldDough said:

How do they actually enforce this new rule ?

Scary Signs, CCTV cameras or police presence ?

They've put one in near me and at the relevant times, someone (presumably a teacher?) goes out and puts those red and white workmen type barriers across the road and takes them in again afterwards.

So when a local resident or blue badge holder wants to drive through - what happens ?

While local councils may have a list (BB are issued by local councils) they do not have any car registration linked to that BB holder. As you do not need a car to have a BB..

4justice2

Here's the sign in my street. Rollout was delayed for months for various reasons including the contractors delivering signs that weren't compliant.
It's now been running for 15 months of a projected 18 month experiment.
Our council decided they weren't going to pay for cameras or movable barriers. Instead they were going to get extra powers for their parking wardens to deal with moving traffic offences, and the police were fully supportive.
Guess what? They council never applied for those extra powers so they can't actually enforce it. The police aren't interested in enforcement either.
So no tickets have been issued, and traffic is only slightly reduced ( but it wasn't a big problem in our street anyway!).

MouldyOldDough

n_again said:

born_again said:

MouldyOldDough said:

chrisw said:

MouldyOldDough said:

How do they actually enforce this new rule ?

Scary Signs, CCTV cameras or police presence ?

They've put one in near me and at the relevant times, someone (presumably a teacher?) goes out and puts those red and white workmen type barriers across the road and takes them in again afterwards.

So when a local resident or blue badge holder wants to drive through - what happens ?

While local councils may have a list (BB are issued by local councils) they do not have any car registration linked to that BB holder. As you do not need a car to have a BB..

What 2.84 million names ?

user1977

MouldyOldDough said:

n_again said:

born_again said:

MouldyOldDough said:

chrisw said:

MouldyOldDough said:

How do they actually enforce this new rule ?

Scary Signs, CCTV cameras or police presence ?

They've put one in near me and at the relevant times, someone (presumably a teacher?) goes out and puts those red and white workmen type barriers across the road and takes them in again afterwards.

So when a local resident or blue badge holder wants to drive through - what happens ?

While local councils may have a list (BB are issued by local councils) they do not have any car registration linked to that BB holder. As you do not need a car to have a BB..

What 2.84 million names ?

I think you’ve misread the post. The council will have a list of blue badges which the council has issued.