Routine Rule Added Final

Road Restriction Order

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Published June 1st, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

Scottish Parliament issued Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 178 establishing a road restriction order. The instrument applies to specified roads within Scotland and sets out conditions for vehicle movement and access restrictions. This is a routine administrative measure under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

What changed

This Scottish Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 178 establishes a road restriction order affecting specified roads in Scotland. The instrument prescribes vehicle movement limitations, access controls, or weight/speed restrictions as designated under traffic regulation powers.

Transportation companies operating vehicles on affected roads must ensure compliance with the specified restrictions. Operators should review their route planning and vehicle configurations against the order's requirements. The restriction takes effect on the date specified in the instrument.

What to do next

  1. Review SSI 2026 No. 178 to identify affected road sections and applicable restrictions
  2. Update fleet operational procedures to comply with road restrictions
  3. Ensure driver briefings cover new restrictions on affected routes

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Named provisions

Road Restriction Provisions Schedule of Affected Roads Restriction Conditions

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Classification

Agency
UK Parliament
Published
June 1st, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
SSI 2026 No. 178

Who this affects

Applies to
Transportation companies Government agencies
Industry sector
4841 Trucking & Logistics 4811 Air Transportation 4831 Maritime & Shipping
Activity scope
Road Traffic Regulation Vehicle Movement Restrictions Weight/Speed Limits
Geographic scope
United Kingdom GB

Taxonomy

Primary area
Transportation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Infrastructure Public Safety

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