Traffic management and road safety

Report issues with road safety or antisocial driving. View information about Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).

Keeping safe on the East Riding's roads

Our road safety team aims to reduce the number of casualties on our roads through engagement and education.

Find advice, information and resources on the East Riding road safety website

What happens after you submit your report

We will review the following to determine if we need to take action:

  • Location: assessing the area of concern
  • Traffic flow: analysing vehicle and pedestrian traffic patterns
  • Injury records: reviewing historical accident and injury data
  • Other environmental factors: considering other relevant environmental conditions.

Please note: if we determine action is needed, there is no guarantee that work will start soon. Prioritisation depends on factors like reach, impact, risk, and available resources. We also consult with those affected by potential changes, including ward and parish councillors and other statutory organisations. A final decision is made only after reviewing all feedback.

Some changes may require a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which makes sure changes are fair, transparent, and enforceable. This statutory process involves mandatory consultation periods, and therefore it can take time to implement changes.

If you have an issue that requires immediate attention, please contact the police. They can act in situations where safety is compromised. A TRO is not needed for the police to intervene in urgent safety matters.

Get a sign to direct people to your business

Advertising signs

A number of outdoor advertising opportunities are available, including roundabout sponsorship and display boards at major bus terminals. Find out more about advertising opportunities with the council.

Brown tourism signs

You may be able to apply for a brown tourism road sign to help direct people to your business, as long as your business meets certain conditions. This includes situations where destinations are hard to find or where there are road safety concerns.

Please contact the Highway Maintenance team by email to make your request at:

Email: highwaymaintenance@eastriding.gov.uk

Fly-posting and A-Boards

You must not place unauthorised signs, posters or A-Boards in the street. This is classed as fly-posting and is a criminal offence. Read more about fly-posting and A-Boards.

Speed limit enforcement and antisocial driving

Humberside Police are responsible for enforcing speed limits and investigating antisocial driving behaviour, such as careless, dangerous or aggressive driving. You should contact your local police service in the first instance if you are experiencing issues of this type on a regular basis.

Please note: you should use 999 for emergencies, or 101 for less urgent issues.

Antisocial driving may include:

  • speeding

  • careless or inconsiderate driving

  • underage or unlicensed drivers

  • drink or drug driving

  • tailgating

  • using a mobile phone whilst driving

  • unsafe vehicle condition.

Humberside Police allow members of the public to submit video evidence of driving offences. Visit the Humberside Police website to find out more.

Speed surveys

We work closely with Humberside Police to coordinate and assess speeding concerns received from members of the public. This may include both small and large scale speed surveys at specific locations, to help identify the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit and by how much. If an assessment shows there are a large number of vehicles travelling at excessive speed, the police are requested to carry out speed enforcement.

Once a location has been assessed, it is not usually considered again within the following 5 years.

Why some roads don't have centre lines or give way lines

Experience shows that when there are no road markings, drivers tend to be more cautious and therefore there are usually less accidents – especially those involving pedestrians. If the layout of a junction makes it difficult to judge who should have right of way, then road markings will be provided at this location.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal document made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and all other enabling powers, by the local authorities under its powers as a highway authority and are designed to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use of highway or any part of the width of highway by vehicular traffic or pedestrians.

They involve a legal procedure that requires, for example, the displaying of a public notice in local newspapers to ensure that the local people affected are given the opportunity to comment on the proposals. Examples of TROs include double or single yellow lines, loading bays, one-way streets and speed limits.

View proposed Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)

You can view all TROs below.

Please note: a TRO can often be made up of two pdf files:


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