Decriminalised parking enforcement
Consultations
The Highland Council (Bus Lane and Prohibition of Vehicles) Order 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Highland Council on 3rd day of April 2025 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1), 2 (2) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on the 18th day of April 2025
The bus lane originally proposed for Blar Mhor Road, Fort William is not included within this Traffic Regulation Order and a decision in relation to the proposed bus lane at Blar Mhor Road, Fort William has been deferred.
The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper dated 01/10/2024.
Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at the address undernoted on weekdays during normal office hours.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.
9th April 2025, Parking Services, The Highland Council, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness
The Highland Council (Off Street Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation One Order 2025 (DRAFT)
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council (“the Council”) in exercise of its powers under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 33, 35, 45, 46,47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Road Traffic Act 1991 and of all other enabling powers proposes to make an Order entitled as above the general effect of which is as described in the Schedule below.
Schedule
The Council has identified that amendments to The Highland Council (Off Street Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2016 (“the 2016 Order”) are required to alter the control of use at some locations, to introduce new Pay and Display parking and to make administrative amendments to the 2016 Order.
The 2025 Order will implement these changes by adding existing Forestry Land Scotland car parks to the list of Council regulated car parks allowing enforcement of contraventions where required. Notices will be displayed in all affected car parks.
List of Specific Car Parks affected by the Proposed Order
- Glenmore Lochside Car park,
- Glenmore Sugarbowl Car Park
- Glenmore Allt Mhor Car Park
- Glenmore Beach Car Park
- Glenmore Hayfield Car Park
- Glenmore Allt Bahn Car Park
- Glenmore Loch Morlich Car Park
Details of the proposals, a copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and Plans may be inspected at the address undernoted during normal office hours. Phone 01463 239786 to make an appointment. A copy of the proposals can also be sent by post on request by using any of the contact methods contained within the notice.
Any objection you may have to this proposal must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by 7th April 2025 and must contain the competent grounds upon which you object. You may also provide your written objection by email to parking@highland.gov.uk
17th March 2025, Parking Services, The Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Eight Order 2024 (DRAFT)
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council (“the Council”) in exercise of its powers under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46,47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act of 1984”) and the Road Traffic Act 1991 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1991 Act”) and of all other enabling powers proposes to make an Order entitled as above the general effect of which is as described in the Schedule below.
Details of the proposals, a copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and Plans may be inspected on this page or by appointment at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours. Phone 01463 239786 to make an appointment.
Any objection you may have to these proposals must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by 17 March 2025 and must contain the competent grounds upon which you object. You may also provide your written objection by email to parking@highland.gov.uk.
Schedule
This Order Variation is required to adjust the location of Waiting and Loading restrictions, Permit Parking and/or Roadside Pay and Display in Inverness. Roads affected: Academy Street, Ballifeary Lane, Balnain Street, Bank Street, Bellfield Park, Bridge Street, Bught Drive, Bught Road, Burnett Road, Carsegate Road North/South, Castle Road, Castle Street, Church Street, Cromwell Road, Culduthel Road, Cullaird Road, Drummond Road, Fairfield Road, Farraline Park, Foundry Way, Greig Street, Henderson Road, Henderson Drive, High Street, Huntly Street, Lochalsh Road, Longman Drive, Lotland Street, Manse Place, Margaret Street, Ness Bank, Ness Walk, Old Edinburgh Road, Old Mill Road, Post Office Avenue, Queensgate, Railway Terrace, Rose Street, Seafield Road, Springfield Gardens, Stadium Road, Station Lane, Strothers Lane, Swan Lane, Union Street, View Place, Wells Street.
Parking places for holders of Resident Permits only will be introduced on parts of Ballifeary Lane as identified on Maps.
Further details are available on the Parking Permits page.
21 February 2025, Parking Services, Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV1 1NH
The Highland Council (Foundry Way, Inverness) (One Way) Traffic Regulation Order 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Highland Council on 4th February 2025 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) and 2(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, the above Order which will come into operation on 19th February 2025.
The effect of the order is as described in the notice of proposals issued on the 1st of October 2024.
Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at the address undernoted on weekdays during normal office hours.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.
4th February 2025, Shane Manning, Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV1 1NH
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Ten Attadale Road Order 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Highland Council on the 22nd day of January 2025 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 3rd day of March 2025.
The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper dated 27/09/2024.
Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at the address undernoted.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.
22nd January 2025, Parking Services, Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV1 1NH
Nairn Traffic Management Review
General Consultation on Nairn Waiting Restrictions
We are reviewing current waiting and loading restrictions in the town and your views are important to us. The Highland Council would like to understand any changes you think should or should not be made to current waiting restrictions in Nairn.
Issues to be considered are anything related to waiting and loading (Parking) in Nairn.
For example:
- are the current restrictions fit for purpose
- are there enough Loading Bays
- are the time limits to short or too long
- should new restrictions be considered to address new problems
- should old restrictions be removed as no longer required
- are there enough Disabled Bays
We will be considering local views until 1 January 2025 and then submitting any proposed changes for further FULL Public consultation based on your feedback.
Provide your views on Nairn traffic managment.
Feel free to share.
General information on Parking in Highland.
Dornoch Experimental Traffic Regulation Order 2025
11 November 2024
Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Parking Services, The Highland Council
Following discussions with representatives of the Dornoch Community the Highland Council have been asked to promote an experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will run for 18 months to assess the benefits of formalised traffic management in the centre of Dornoch and around the Beach Access Road. The advantage of delivering an experimental traffic order is we will be able to see the impacts and make adjustments within the 18 months before deciding whether or not to make the order permanent.
The exact details of these restrictions are available to download and will cover Waiting Restrictions (Single and Double yellow Lines) in specific locations where issues have been identified.
There will be formalised waiting restrictions around Dornoch Square limiting parking to a 2 hour maximum stay between 10am and 4pm from 1 May to 30 September in designated bays.
The start of these new restrictions will be advertised in due course leading to signing and lining works taking place to create the traffic management scheme.
Feel Free to share these proposals.
We welcome any questions you may have and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Seven Glenmore Order 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Highland Council on 1 November 2024 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 11 November 2024
Approval of the amended proposals was received at the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee on the 26 August 2024.
The effect of the order is as described in the notice of proposals issued on the 16 August 2023, save for such modifications as are described in the statement below
Statement
This Order Variation will introduce permanent waiting and loading restrictions and on-street pay and display parking and affects the roads at:
- C1126 Glenmore Road between its junction with Rothiemurcus Lodge Access Road eastwards to the Snow gates for Cairngorm Mountain
- the access Road leading to Glenmore Lodge from its junction with the C1126 eastwards to its junction with the Glenmore Lodge
- a length of Road accessing the Coire Cas Ski Centre Car Park
Pay and Display will be applied between the Reindeer Centre Junction and the Hayfield Car Park as per below.
On Street Parking
Location: C1126 Glenmore Road, between the Reindeer Centre Junction and the Hayfield Car Park
Times: 24 Hours from 1 March to 31 October
Charges:
- £3.00 for 3 hour
- £4.00 for 6 hours
- £5.00 for 24 hours
- £5.00 per day
- The Highland Council has withdrawn the ban on overnight parking for unoccupied vehicles in pay and display bays.
- Longer parking periods provided in the Pay and Display bays, over 24 hours and multiples thereof.
- We will provide a discounted local permit for Residents of Badenoch and Strathspey to accommodate access – 2 options to be made available Residents Permit and Local Parking Season Ticket – current rates are £40 per year or £11 per month respectively.
- We will limit the Pay and Display restrictions to a period from 1 March to 31 October
Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at The Highland Council, Parking Services Office, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV1 1NH on weekdays during normal office hours. You can also download this order.
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.
5 November 2024, Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer - Highland Council HQ, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness
The Highland Council (Union street, Inverness) Temporary Prohibition of Waiting and Provision of Loading Bay Order 2024
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made a temporary prohibition of waiting and providion of loading bay order in terms of s14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.
The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.
The effect of the Order is:
To create a prohibition on waiting and loading between 7am and 9am unless the vehicle is a mini tour bus in a roadside bay on Union Street Inverness and to provide for Loading only between 9am and 6pm in the same bay.
This Order shall apply from 30 September 2024 until 1 March 2026, inclusive. Full details may be seen here.
2 September 2024 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council, Parking Services
2024 Tariff Changes
The following Notice informed the public that Charges and Fees at the listed locations will be as published from 11 April 2024
- Notice of Tariff Changes 2024
This Notice was 'Published' on 19 March 2024
Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders 2023 - ONE WAY
ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (C1218 MILL ROAD and MARINE TERRACE, ROSEMARKIE) (ONE WAY) EXPERIMENTAL ORDER 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 15 June 2023 The Highland Council made the above Order ("the Experimental Order") in exercise of the powers conferred on them under Sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to said Act. The Experimental Order has been made as part of an experimental scheme of traffic control.
The Experimental Order will come into force on 26 June 2023 and will remain in operation for a period not exceeding 18 months.
The effect of the Experimental Order is as follows:
No person shall drive or cause or permit any vehicle to be driven on the lengths of road specified in Column 1 of the table below other than in the direction specified opposite in Column 2 of the table.
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Column 1 |
Column 2 |
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C1218 Mill Road, Rosemarkie For its entire length
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From West to East |
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C1218 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie From its junction with the C1218 Mill Road to its junction with the U456 Hawkhill Road.
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From North to South. |
Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders 2023 - Waiting and Loading
ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (DECRIMINALISED PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND CONSOLIDATION) VARIATION FOR ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL ORDER 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 15 June 2023 The Highland Council made the above Order ("the Experimental Order") in exercise of the powers conferred on them under Sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to said Act. The Experimental Order has been made as part of an experimental scheme of traffic control.
The Experimental Order will come into force on the 26 June 2023 and will remain in operation for a period not exceeding 18 months.
The effect of the Experimental Order is to prohibit/restrict the use of roads in Rosemarkie and Chanonry areas as follows:
- No Waiting at Any Time
Vehicles will be prohibited from waiting or parking at any time on certain lengths of the following roads as identified on the maps accompanying the Experimental Order ("the Maps"): Marine Terrace, A832 High Street, Hawkhill Road, Ness Road, Ness Road east
- No Waiting 9pm-8am
Vehicles will be prohibited from waiting on certain lengths of Marine Terrace as identified on the Maps between 9pm and 8am every night of the week
Exemptions to (1) and (2) above will apply for disabled persons' vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge and vehicles (i) being used in connection with certain operations including building, shop fitting and Royal Mail deliveries (ii) in respect of which dispensation has been granted by The Highland Council's Parking Services, (iii) directed by a Parking Enforcement Officer in uniform or a police officer in uniform.
- Disabled Persons' Parking Places (applicable daily, 24 hours a day)
Parking places for disabled persons' vehicles only will be introduced on parts of Marine Terrace as identified on the Maps
- Residents Permit Parking Places (applicable daily, 24 hours a day)
Parking places for holders of Residents Permits only will be introduced on parts of Marine Terrace as identified on the Maps
The annual fee payable for a Residents Permit will be £42.00. Further details are available on the Parking Permits page.
The Highland Council (Lochardil Primary School) (Inverness) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2023 in terms of s14 (1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (Lochardil Primary School) (Inverness) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2023 in terms of s14 (1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.
The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as roads authority is satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public, specifically vulnerable pedestrians.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit waiting from the 17 March 2023 for a period not exceeding 18 months -
No Waiting at any time on the following lengths of road:
Lochardil Road, Inverness from its junction with Stratherrick Road eastwards for a distance of 87m or thereby and from its junction with Morven Place eastwards for a distance of 20m or thereby.
Morven Place, Inverness from its junction with Lochardil Road southwards for a distance of 80m or thereby.
No Waiting Monday to Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm on that section of Lochardil Road from its junction with the access to Lochardil House Hotel eastwards for a distance of 104m or thereby.
The purpose of this Order is to ensure the safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians.
17 March 2023 Mr Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council Parking Services, Farraline Park, Inverness
2023 Tariff Changes
The following Notice informed the public that Charges and Fees at the listed locations will be as published from the 01 April 2023
- Notice of Tariffs 2023
This Order was 'Made' on the 20 March 2023
The Highland Council (C1204 High Street, Fort William) (Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicles Except Pedal Cycles And No Waiting) Order 2023
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (C1204 High Street, Fort William) (Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicles Except Pedal Cycles And No Waiting) Order 2023 in terms of s14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above
The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as highway authority is satisfied that all vehicle traffic on the road should be temporarily restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public and serious damage to the road. This exemption does not apply to Pedestrians or Cyclists.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit access and waiting and loading at any time from the 10 March 2023 for a maximum period of 18 months on that length of the C1204, Fort William High St from its junction with Parade Road north-eastwards for a distance of 112m or thereby. The purpose of this Order is to ensure the safe passage of cyclists and pedestrians.
View the exact details of these restrictions which covers the Parade area of the High Street - Fort William.
We welcome any questions you may have, and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Five Ross Avenue Order 2021
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council on 27 April 2022 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 16 May 2022
The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper.
Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at The Highland Council, Parking Services Office, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH on weekdays during normal office hours.
View all relevant documentation
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.
Information on parking permits
6 May 2022 Shane Manning, Highland Council HQ, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Six Ballifeary Order 2021
Noticy is hereby given that The Highland Council on 27 April 2022 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 16 May 2022
The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper dated 6 July 2021 and amended by the City of Inverness Area Committee on the 18 November 2021.
- Reduce the Permit Scheme to only cover that length of Ballifeary Road between its junction with Bishops Road and its junction with Ballifeary Lane.
- Reduce the restricted hours to Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm.
- Abandon the Permit Scheme proposed for Ballifeary Lane.
- Abandon the waiting and loading restrictions from a point in line with the boundary of number 28/30 Ballifeary Road Southwards to its junction with Glenurquhart Road.
Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at The Highland Council, Parking Services Office, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH on weekdays during normal office hours.
View all relevant documentation
Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.
Information on parking permits
6 May 2022, Shane Manning, Highland Council HQ, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness