Road User Group (Traffic Management and Road Safety)

General Information on Traffic Management and Road Safety

Road safety sign designed by local school children

Contact:

By e-mail: Contact Traffic Management and Road Safety
By telephone: St Boswells (01835) 825116
By fax: St Boswells (01835) 825071
By letter: Council HQ, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA

Please note that we do not deal with traffic management and road safety on trunk roads .

Manager:

Mr Ron Elliot

Principal Role

The section is the first point of contact for the public, councillors, schools and other agencies concerned with road safety. It has a close liaison with Lothian and Borders Police in a safety camera partnership and investigating road accidents. It is also responsible for traffic management including parking restrictions, speed limits and car parking.

Impact on Public Safety

The section’s main aim is to reduce the number of road accidents in the Borders by monitoring accident data, surveying roads and suggesting solutions to improve road safety.

Principal Documents:

Principal Legislation:

Roads (Scotland) Act 1984
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Part of Technical Services Department:

Roads and Fleet Management

Head of Service:

Mr Bruce Rutherford

Administrative, Professional & Clerical Employees:

Manual Employees:

None

Useful links

Street Lights, Traffic Lights and Road Signs
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Motoring in the Borders
Getting to School
Getting Around
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