Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are made to control the flow of traffic and make sure that people park safely and conveniently. They can only be introduced following the appropriate legal process.

The following TROs are currently being proposed in Torquay:

Cary Parade, Torquay – Prohibition of turning order

  • Road included:  Cary Parade
  • Current status: Notice of making advertised on 19 March 2025. The restrictions are to come into force on the 1 April 2025
Cary Parade, Torquay - Prohibition of turning order
Notice of making
Proposed plan of prohibition of turning order
Map showing the location of the proposed prohibition of turning order

The Strand, Torquay - 20mph speed limit zone order

  • Roads included: Victoria Parade (Beacon Hill), Cary Parade, Fleet Street, Palk Street, The Strand, Torbay Road, Torwood Street, Vaughan Parade, Vaughan Road
  • Current status: Notice of making advertised on 5 February 2025, restrictions to come into force on 1 March 2025.
The Strand, Torquay - 20mph speed limit zone order
Notice of making
Proposed Plan of Speed Limit Order
Map showing the location of the proposed 20mph speed limit zone

Objections or support

If you would like to object to, or support the above proposals you must write to the address specified in the Notice of Proposals for the proposed TRO. They must be received by the date specified.

Substantial objections or contentious issues are then reported to the Transport Working Party Committee for their consideration.  When considering the objections the committee must decide (a) to proceed with the scheme as advertised, (b) modify the scheme, or (c) abandon the scheme.