The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the launch of the Public Beta phase of the Digital Traffic Regulation Orders (D-TRO) Service.

This is a major step forward in modernising how local road rules are managed and shared across England.

Traffic Regulation Orders hold legal information which governs how drivers should interact with the road. Historically, these are paper-based documents created and managed by local highway authorities. They contain data of speed limits, parking restrictions and other important information vital to road users. The digitalisation is also critical in delivering future services, including connected and automated vehicles. The D-TRO Service changes that by creating a central, standardised digital source for TRO data across England.

The launch follows the successful Private Beta, encompassing over 30 organisations, including representatives from traffic mapping and navigation companies who are incorporating data into their services for road users and the public to use. It is envisaged that the D-TRO Service will reduce costs and streamline processes for accessing road information. It will also enhance data accessibility, innovation and provide long-term environmental benefits through reduced congestion and smoother traffic flows.

Watch a video about D-TRO here:

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