The Code of Practice in this leaflet sets of good practice arrangements for consulting the emergency services on proposals to introduce traffic calming measures and for agreeing the means of implementing those proposals. The Code of Practice supersedes the guidance given in Traffic Advisory Leaflet 3/94. In line with UK Government targets for reducing road casualties, local highway authorities have a statutory duty to improve road safety. They also have a statutory duty to consult the police when road hump schemes or traffic calming works are proposed. It is also recommended that the Fire and Rescue Service and ambulance service are consulted on the practicality of the proposed measures in relation to their response times and vehicle types. The emergency services should be consulted on individual schemes at an early state of scheme development. The creation of emergency strategic routes should be considered.
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