Requests for traffic regulation orders are considered on their merits, taking account of site conditions and comments from local elected representatives and from the Police, who are responsible for enforcement.

Traffic regulation orders interfere with the freedom of some road users for the benefit of others. Signs and lines are visually intrusive. TRO's will only be advertised when there is an actual problem which is serious enough to justify such intervention. Particular care will be exercised in conservation areas.

Orders which prohibit the use of all motor vehicles (except for access) on the public highway, will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, where the following conditions exist:

(a) there is evidence to show that considerable numbers of motor vehicles are using a route on a regular basis that is unsuitable for such use,

(b) all other methods of resolving the problem have been tried, without success, and

(c) written confirmation has been obtained from the Cambridgeshire Constabulary that they support such an order and will be able to enforce it adequately.

Resources are limited and unless significant local changes have taken place, repeat requests for traffic regulation orders will not be reconsidered if a similar request has been investigated within the previous two years.