Statutory Highway Notices
We place notices in the London Gazette and South London Press when we intend to implement new pedestrian crossings and speed humps. We also fix notices to street furniture such as lamp posts.
Traffic management orders are not required for this type of work.
Procedures involved in statutory highway notices
Before we can introduce a pedestrian crossing or road humps, we are required by law to publish a notice of our intention to do so in the local newspaper (South London Press and London Gazette) and by displaying notices in the roads concerned.
We are also legally obliged to consult the Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service and organisations representing road users (for example the AA, the RAC, the London Cycling Campaign, the Pedestrian Association, the Freight Transport Association, the Road Haulage Association and bus companies) and organisations representing people who are likely to be affected by the road humps.
If we think it appropriate, we may hold a local inquiry.
Can I object to the pedestrian crossing / road humps
In respect of pedestrian crossings there is only a legal requirement to give statutory notice, however, the Council may offer a separate public consultation on proposals in which you can make comments which will then be considered.
In respect if road humps, you may object within a period of 21 days which starts on the day that the notice of intention is published in the local newspaper and displayed in the roads concerned.
During the 21-day objection period, you may view a drawing showing the location of the proposed road humps between 9.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday (Bank Holidays excluded) at:
Parking & Street Management Business Unit (Resident Services)
3rd Floor, Civic Centre
6 Brixton Hill
London
SW2 1EG
Any objection to road humps is considered by us before a decision is made on whether or not to go ahead and provide the humps. In due course, you will be notified in writing of our decision.
Making an objection or comment on a statutory highway notice
You can view our statutory highway notices relevant to traffic schemes on our statutory consultations page.
You can make your objection by writing to either the e-mail or postal address details provided in the relevant statutory notice.
If it is decided to install the pedestrian crossing / road humps, can I still object?
No, it is not possible to make an objection if the objection period has expired, or, if your objection has been considered and a decision has been made.