TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROAD TRAFFIC (ST JOHN) (JERSEY) ORDER 1982 AMENDEMENT REQUEST
Purpose of the Report
To amend the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 to make permanent the trial of a restricted parking area and to introduce new prohibition of waiting restrictions on La Route du Nord and La Route du Mont Mado.
Background
Temporary amendments under Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956
In April 2012 a temporary amendment to the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 was made using powers granted under Article 68 of the Road Traffic Law. The amendment, which introduced a parking restriction on La Route du Nord, adjacent to the village shops, is temporary and after 12 months must be amended into the Parish Road Traffic Order if it is to become permanent. Both TTS and the Parish Connétable are now satisfied that the amendment is appropriate and therefore wish the change to be included in the Parish Road Traffic Order.
Amendment to Schedule 2 “Prohibition of Waiting” of the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982
The St John Roads Committee has requested the placing of “Prohibition of Waiting” lines in two locations, La Route du Mont Mado and La Route Du Nord, in an effort to improve road safety.
Discussion
The temporary amendment made in April 2012 is summarised below.
La Route Du Nord: -
- Waiting Restricted - Maximum 20 Minutes During Any One Stay “East edge (From its junction with La Rue du Temple to its junction to La Rue de L’Eglise)”
Amendments to Schedule 2 “Prohibition of waiting” summarised below
La Route Du Nord:-
- East side – from a point 10 yards south of La Rue de L’Eglise to a point 10 yards North of La Grande Route de St Jean
The new restriction is required to prevent motorists parking to the south of La Rue de L’Eglise. This habit has been noticed since the 20 minute waiting time limit was introduced on La Route du Nord. Parking in this location is considered to be dangerous as cars park on the blind bend before the junction with La Grande Route de St Jean.
La Route du Mont Mado
- East Side from a point 10 yards north of La Rue des Issues to a point 100 yards further North
The new restriction is required on La Route du Mont Mado to improve entry and exits for residents leaving the estates on the west side of the main road. The Parish Roads Committee believes it would be beneficial to restrict on street parking on the same side as the estate exits.
Recommendation
The Minister is requested to approve the request.
Reason (s) for Decision
To amend the Road Traffic (St John) (Jersey) Order 1982 to make permanent the temporary parking restriction on La Route du Nord and to introduce prohibition of waiting into some articles where errors have been noticed.
Action Required
Officers are to instruct the Law Draftsman to prepare an Amendment to the Order for subsequent submission to the Minister.
Written by: | Technical Assistant, Traffic and Infrastructure |
| |
Approved by: | Director, Engineering and Infrastructure |
| |
Attachments: | Maps of the relevant areas |