TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES.
REQUEST FROM THE PARISH OF ST CLEMENT FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ROAD TRAFFIC (ST CLEMENT) (JERSEY) ORDER 1987
Purpose of the Report
To amend the Road Traffic (St Clement) (Jersey) Order 1987
Background
The Connétable of St Clement, after consultation with this Department, has requested the Minister for Transport and Technical Services to pass an Order as follows:-
1. Make La Rue de la Houguette, and La Rue du Prince subject to a 6 feet 6 inches width restriction.
2. Extend the current prohibition of waiting restriction on both sides of La Rue du Maupertuis, from the eastern boundary of the Good Companions Club to the eastern entrance of Clos de la Mare.
3. Make both sides of La Rue de la Chapelle subject to a prohibition of waiting restriction.
Discussion
The request with regard to La Rue de la Houguette and La Rue du Prince is considered necessary due to the narrowness of these two parish country roads. These roads were previously made subject to a Temporary Order under Article 34 (now Article 68) of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, for a period not exceeding twelve months. This temporary Order has now expired, and the Parish have requested that the restrictions be made permanent and included in the Road Traffic (St Clement) (Jersey) Order 1987.
The request with regard to La Rue du Maupertuis is considered necessary due to the residents of housing estates in the area having their visibility obscured by cars and commercial vehicles parking in the area, often in a dangerous and indiscriminate manner. (Yellow prohibition of waiting lines have recently been installed by the Parish).
The request with regard to La Rue de la Chapelle is considered necessary as the parking of vehicles in this narrow Parish Road, that runs in front of St Clements Primary School, pose a danger to pupils, and other pedestrians crossing the road. (Yellow prohibition of waiting lines, and two speed bumps have recently been installed by the Parish).
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the requests.
Reason (s) for Decision
1. To make La Rue de la Houguette and La Rue du Prince subject to a 6 feet 6 inches width restriction.
2. To extend the current prohibition of waiting restriction on both sides of La Rue du Maupertuis
3. To make both sides of La Rue de la Chapelle subject to a prohibition restriction.
Action Required
The Minister to request Officers to instruct the Law Draftsman to prepare an Amendment to the Order for subsequent submission to the Minister.
Written by: | Philip Baudains, Technical Assistant – Traffic & Infrastructure |
Approved by : | Chris Sampson, Director – Municipal Services |
Attachments | Plans showing the Parish requests |