Purpose

Following investigations at the above-mentioned location it was found that during peak school drop off/pick up times there are vehicles parked/waiting on the advisory 'School Keep Clear' markings. The introduction of a formal Traffic Regulation Order will discourage parking/waiting on the 'School Keep Clear' markings and enable civil parking enforcement officers to issue Penalty Charge Notices where appropriate. Additional investigations found that there is an increased need for further restrictions to improve visibility in the surrounding area and on the junctions, the proposals will remove any parked vehicles.

The proposals will facilitate traffic flow, ensure all accesses are kept clear and improve visibility and road safety for all users. Establishing the Bus Stop Clearway at the above location will ensure unrestricted access for scheduled bus services by prohibiting the stopping, waiting and loading of any vehicle except a bus. The clearway will be in operation 24 hours daily. Waiting restrictions in the surrounding area willsupport the unrestricted access for buses passing and prevent inconsiderate parking on the nearby junctions. Therefore it is proposed to prohibit waiting as set out on the plans to the order.

Decision

THE LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL in exercise of its powers under Sections 1, 2(1) and (2), 3, 4, 5, 32, 35, 45, 46, 49, 53,124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (the Act of 1984) as amended and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (the Act of 2004) and of all other enabling powers, and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act of 1984, hereby makes the following Order. 1.This Order shall come into operation on 20 and may be cited as the Lincolnshire County Council (Lincoln, Western Avenue and Boultham Park Road) (Prohibition of Waiting) Amendment Order 20 2.The Lincolnshire County Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2012 Plans including the key (the 'Plans') are incorporated into this Order. 3. Plan ? of the Lincolnshire County Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2012 shall be amended. 4. Any restriction or requirement made or having effect as if made under the Act of 1984 or any other enactment is hereby revoked insofar as it relates to the length and sides of road specified in this Order. 5. The prohibition imposed by this Order shall be in addition to and not in derogation from any restriction or requirement imposed by any regulations made or having effect as if made under the Act of 1984 or by or under any other enactment.

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