Implementation and Delivery Plan

The 2022 Regulations and General Directions are due to be laid in the Scottish Parliament on 24 March 2022, and expected to come into force in May 2022.

It is important that local authorities and Transport Scotland officers are aware of the changes and how these can be implemented. All local authorities were included in the invitation to comment, as were senior Transport Scotland officers. Further advice will be provided to roads authorities and practitioners as the changes are introduced.

The changes to the TSRGD are generally considered minor and based on existing conventions, and unlikely to cause confusion among road users, or require extensive publicity. The exception to this is the LEZ signing, which will require more advice and publicity.

An advice document is to be prepared relating to LEZ signing, giving information on sign face design and application of the new prescribed LEZ signs, for the use of roads authorities and designers.

A public awareness raising campaign is to be undertaken specifically relating to Low Emission Zones, which will include information regarding road signs. This is to be addressed under LEZ policy, which is separate from the 2022 Regulations and General Directions. This may include television and radio broadcasts, information on local authority websites, direct information provided to Blue Badge holders (who are exempt from the LEZ restrictions). An information website is also provided by Transport Scotland, which will continue to be developed.

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