DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS (AMENDMENT NO.3) ORDER 2022

Notice is hereby given that Darlington Borough Council proposes to make an Order under Sections 32, 33 and 35 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of the Traffic Management Act 2004. The effect of the Order will be to amend the Darlington Borough Council (Off Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2019 as follows:

1. Amend the definition of 'electric vehicle' to mean any vehicle which is propelled entirely or partially by electricity and is capable of being charged from an external source

2. Remove the 3 hour waiting restriction in an electric vehicle charging space

3. Remove the exemption for payment of parking charges for electric vehicles parked in electric vehicle charging spaces in pay and display parking places.

The draft Order and a statement of the Council's reasons for making the Order may be viewed at www.darlington.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/traffic-regulation-orders-and-consultations Copies may also be requested by phoning 01325-405492 (please use same number if you wish to make an appointment to view the documents in person at the Town Hall); or by writing to the Assistant Director - Law and Governance, Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington DL1 5QT or by emailing

If you wish to object to the proposals contained in the Order you should send the grounds of your objection in writing by the 4th June 2022 to the Assistant Director - Law and Governance, Town Hall, Darlington DL1 5QT (Ref: AE) or email trafficorders@darlington.gov.uk

Dated 14" May 2022
Luke Swinhoe,
Assistant Director - Law and Governance