Submitted on Thursday 30th January 2025
Rejected on Friday 21st March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Organisations running temporary traffic lights should require a licence.
Permanent traffic management is evaluated carefully prior to its introduction. Organisations who need to implement temporary measures for safety reasons should be able to show, on threat of loss of licence, that they will minimise traffic disruption and that the timetable for the work is feasible.
Increasing numbers of companies have access to temporary traffic lights, and feel that they have to be in use to justify the company's investment. Many temporary traffic arrangements are poorly organised, interacting badly with other temporary lights, with permanent traffic management arrangements or sequenced poorly. A licence scheme for companies who wish to run temporary traffic lights could mitigate their negative impact on local traffic requirements and reduce the associated disruption.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Organisations already must apply to local councils for a licence when installing temporary traffic signals.
You can find more information about Surrey Council's rules around obtaining a licence for temporary traffic signals: www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/permits-and-licences/temporary-traffic-signals
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