The A83 Trunk Road (Arrochar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, temporarily prohibiting traffic on that length of the A83 Tarbet – Lochgilphead – Campbeltown Trunk Road from its junction with Station Road, Tarbet westwards to a point about 300 metres or thereby west of its junction with Church Road, Arrochar, a distance of 1.1 kilometres or thereby.
The Order, which is required to facilitate the Arrochar Remembrance Service 2024 and to enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 10 November until 11 November 2024 and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
The Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in connection with the placing of the required signage or vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, coastguard, ambulance or police purposes or to acts done with the permission or upon the direction of a police constable in uniform.
Alternative routes
Alternative routes for traffic during the prohibition are not required.
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit www.traffic.gov.scot
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
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Glasgow
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Statement of Compatibility
Statement Declaration for SSIs
In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A83 Trunk Road (Arrochar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements.
Statement for Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment
For further information please read the related child rights and wellbeing impact assessment, which can be found, on legislation.gov.uk at the same location as this statement of compatibility.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment Template
Introduction
1. Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).
Applicable answer: SSI
Name the proposal, and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
The A83 (Arrochar) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024.
This order allows part of the A83 trunk road to be closed for a period of time on 10th November 2024 when the type of traffic sign specified in the order is displayed (and see the schedule of the order for the specific length of road to be closed). This means that no person may use, or allow the use of, any vehicle on that specific length of road during that period. The only exceptions are for emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in holding the event. The order will not prevent pedestrians from using that length of road at any time. The closure of this part of the A83 it to help with the safety of participants and viewers of the Arrochar Remembrance Day Parade.
Start date of proposal’s development: 22/08/2024
Start date of CRWIA process: 22/08/2024
2. With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 20-22).
During the closure of this section of road there will be no impact on children and young people’s ability to access schools and/or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship as there are none directly within the closure area and all local access routes around the closure will remain open. The closure is to maintain safety for the public parade. Access for all emergency services will be maintained at all times. The closure will not restrict pedestrians at any time.
3. Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 22-25).
From:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
Mapping routes show that the following facilities are not impacted to be accessed by children and young people or their families, carers, representatives etc. as a result of the closure, Three Villages Hall and SS Peter & Paul RC Church Arrochar. Therefore, there is no relevance to their rights as set out in the UNCRC Act. Local access routes remain open, the event is well publicised and pedestrians are still able to access all venues by foot.
4. Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
No
Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
As no accessibility issues were identified during the mapping process, we are content that the rights and welfare of children will not be impacted.
6. What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)
None
Conclusion
7. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27):
(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)
Children’s Rights
Applicable answer(s): No Impact
8. If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 27-28).
9. If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 28-29).
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate negative impact or potential incompatibility issues?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Date action to be taken or was taken
10. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 29-30).
(Please choose from yes, no or not applicable)
Applicable answer: No
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
11. How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 31)
The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential impact (or no impact) on their rights. Post Assessment Review and sign-off
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31).
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
Plans will need to be reviewed on application of the next event.
13. Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32).
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Ian Woodcock - 18/09/2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Stuart Wilson - 29/10/24
Date CRWIA team first contacted: (15/08/2024)