Traffic management

We manage traffic flow in the borough.

Traffic safety

Ways in which we manage traffic and improve safety include:

• speed limits
• speed humps and other traffic calming
• traffic signals
• pedestrian crossings

Motorists must comply with traffic restrictions at all times.

Enforcement

Essex Police can take enforcement action against driving offences – go to Essex Police: driving offences.

Highways applications affecting traffic

Residents can send us requests for:

• street parties
• installations over the highway – for example, banners, flags or Christmas lights

Highways and building contractors must apply to us for:

• skip permits
• street works licences
• licences for projections over the highway