Road User Group (Traffic Management and Road Safety)
General Information on Traffic Management and Road Safety

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:
- Council Corporate Plan
- Roads and Fleet Management Business Plan
- Local Transport Strategy
- Road Safety Plan
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:
Head of Service:
Mr Bruce Rutherford
Administrative, Professional & Clerical Employees:
8
Manual Employees:
None
Useful links
Street Lights, Traffic Lights and Road Signs
Winter Travel
Motoring in the Borders
Getting to School
Getting Around
Car Parking








