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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Closures

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered the potential merits of amending the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to enable multiple events to be included within a single temporary traffic regulation order for special events.

Answer

Under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, multiple events can be included within a single temporary traffic regulation order.

The Government has set out its intention to publish a White Paper which will consider further devolution of decision-making powers and functions in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21809
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Closures Roads
Legislation
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk