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The Highland Council (Foundry Way, Inverness) (One Way) Traffic Regulation Order 2024
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council proposes to make an Order in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) and 2(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, entitled as above.
If the Order comes into force, the Order will introduce a permanent One Way route on the length of road specified below and no person shall drive or cause or permit any vehicle to be driven on it from west to east. Pedal cycles will be exempt from the one way restriction.
Foundry Way – (Bus Lane), Inverness
From its junction with Margaret Street to its junction with Rose Street, a distance of 73 metres or thereby.
A copy of the proposed Order together with a copy of the relevant plan, Statement of Reasons and The Highland Council (Coronavirus)(Foundry Way Bus Only Street, Inverness)(Temporary One Way Traffic and Prohibition of Vehicles) Order 2021 which remains in force will be revoked if the proposed Order is made, can be viewed here or at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours.
All objections to the proposal must be made in writing, by post or by email, and must specify the grounds of objection and must be delivered or posted to reach the undernoted by not later than 28 October 2024:
Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.
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
The Highland Council (Bus Lane and Prohibition of Vehicles) Traffic Regulation Order 2024
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council propose to make an Order under Sections 1(1) and 2(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above. The order will consolidate some existing traffic restrictions, introduce some additional lengths of bus-lane and make some temporary restrictions permanent.
The effect of the proposed Order is to restrict use of parts of roads described subject to certain limited exceptions as detailed in the Order. This Order will also allow for the enforcement of any contraventions or offences.
A copy of the proposed Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps and the Authority’s Statement of Reasons for proposing to make the Order along with The Inverness Central Consolidation Order 1988, The Highland Regional Council (Inverness Central Consolidation)(Variation No 1) Prohibition of Vehicles)(Bank Street and Fraser Street) Order 2007 and The Highland Regional Council (Inverness Central Consolidation)(Variation No 2)(Millburn Road)(Bus Lane) Order 2007 which will be revoked in part when the order comes into force can be inspected at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours. FUlly details of the Bus Lanes may also be found at here or by emailing parking@highland.gov.uk
All objections to the proposal must be made in writing, by post or by email, and must specify the grounds of objection and must be delivered or posted to reach the undernoted by not later than 28th October 2024:
1 October 2024, Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Ten Attadale Road, Inverness Order 2024
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 may be inspected here or at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours.
Any objections to the proposals must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by Monday 28th Oct 2024 and must contain the competent grounds upon which you object. You may also provide your written objection by email to parking@highland.gov.uk
01/10/2024, Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH
Schedule
This Order Variation affects Attadale Road, Inverness and introduces Waiting Restrictions and Permit Holder Only Bays.
Vehicle classes not permitted to receive a permit:
Heavy Goods Vehicles (OGV1 or OGV2),
Coaches or Minibuses
Trailers or Caravans.
Permits – All Conditions of use are available here
Permit Fees are available here
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
The Highland Council (Raigmore hospital bus lane) (Inverness) (Temporary prohibition of vehicles) Order 2023
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council ("the Council") (Raigmore hospital bus lane) (Inverness) (Temporary prohibition of vehicles) Order 2023 has been made under Section 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.
The Order, which has a maximum duration of 18 months, will come into force on 28 September 2023. While the Order is in force, the restrictions will apply 24 hours a day. The Order is required to prohibit vehicles of all classes other than buses providing a scheduled bus service and certain limited classes of vehicle as specified in the Order on the section of road specified below, because of the likelihood of danger to the public.
Bus Only Street - Prohibition of Vehicles on the Raigmore Hospital Bus Lane
The length of carriageway beginning opposite the building named Kyle Court within Raigmore Hospital grounds and extending eastwards to its junction with Ashton Road, Inverness, a distance of 180 metres or thereby.
Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council, Traffic and Parking
The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Seven Glenmore Order 2023
Draft Order update 8 January 2024
Further to responses to the public consultation we have amended our Draft proposals:
- We have withdrawn the ban on overnight parking in Pay and Display bays proposed in Draft order
- We will make provision for longer parking periods in the Pay and Display bays, over 24 hours
- We will provide a discounted local permit for Residents of Badenoch and Strathspey to accommodate access - 2 options to be made available, £40 per year or £11 per month
- We will be coordinating proposed tariffs with Forestry Land and Scotland to ensure consistency and that we will address user needs over length of stay
- We will continue to work with local land owners to identify opportunities to provide parking where deemed appropriate
- We propose to limit the Pay and Display restrictions to a period from 1 March to 31 October
- We will be providing officers on the ground to manage and enforce any restrictions between March and October
- The restrictions at Glenmore Lodge are as per current Double Yellow Lines that are on street
Draft Order as advertised 16th August 2023
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, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours. Phone 01463 239786 to make an appointment.
Any objections to the proposals must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by Wednesday 13 of September 2023 and must contain the competent grounds upon which you object. You may provide your written objection by email to parking@highland.gov.uk.
Schedule
This Order Variation will introduce waiting and loading restrictions and on-street pay and display parking and affects the roads at:
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C1126 Glenmore Road between its junction with Rothiemurchus Lodge Access Road eastwards to the Snow gates for Cairngorm Mountain and a section of road at the entrance to the Coire Cas Ski Lift Car Park
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The access Road leading to Glenmore Lodge from its junction with the C1126 eastwards to its junction with the Glenmore Lodge.
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On Street Parking - Proposed |
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Parking Bay locations |
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Scale of Charges |
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C1126 Glenmore Road |
24 Hours 1 March to 31 October |
3 hour - £3.00 6 hours - £4.00 24 hours - £5.00 Per day - £5.00 |
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Amended June 2024 |
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16 August 2023 Mr Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH
Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders 2023 - ONE WAY
ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (C1218 MILL ROAD & 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) & (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
Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Order 2023
Following discussions with local representatives of Rosemarkie and Chanonry Point the Highland Council will be promoting an experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will run for 18 months to assess the benefits of formalised traffic management around Marine terrace, A832 High St, Mill Road and Hawkhill Road. Chanonry Point
You can view the exact details which covers Waiting and Loading (Single and Double yellow Lines), Permit Parking and limited waiting, in specific locations where issues have been identified.
A new One-Way traffic layout from Mill Road to Hawkill Road is also included
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.
We welcome any questions you may have, and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk
Dornoch Experimental Traffic Regulation Order 2023
Following discussions with representatives of the Dornoch Community the Highland Council will be promoting 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.
You can view the exact details of these restrictions which also 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 maximum of 1-hour maximum stay between 10am and 4pm from 01 May to 31 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.
We welcome any comments or questions you may have before Monday 27 March 2023 and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (PLOCKTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING ) ORDER 2022
in terms of 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above. The Order comes into force on 08 August 2022 and will remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months.
The reason for making the Order is that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied in terms of s14(1)(b) of that Act that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily
- prohibit waiting at any time on sections of the following lengths of road: Innes Street, Harbour Street and Cooper Street and
- prohibit waiting between 8am and 4pm on Monday to Friday every week on a section of Innes Street as detailed in the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.
The order may also be Viewed at the Parking Offices, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Car Park, Inverness, IV11NH.
View all relevant documentation
25 July 2022 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council
The Highland Council (B8008 and C162) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Highland Council has made The Highland Council (B8008 and C162) (temporary prohibition of waiting) Order 2022 in terms of s14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.
The order comes into force on 25 July 2022 and will remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months.
The reason for making the order is that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied in terms of s14(1)(b) of that Act that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.
The effect of the order is to temporarily prohibit waiting at any time on lengths of the road B8008 between its north junction with the A830 and the Traigh golf course. On lengths of the C162 north and south of the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre and around the area of the Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping site.
The order may also be Viewed at the Parking Offices, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Car Park, Inverness, IV11NH.
View all relevant documentation
18 July 2022 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council
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
The Highland Council (Glenmore) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (Glenmore) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021 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.
The effect of the Order is to facilitate improved safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists by temporarily prohibiting waiting at any time due to vehicles obstructing the carriageway and public footpaths and to regulate limited waiting at specific locations as detailed under this order on lengths of the Road C1126 near Loch Morlich in Glenmore. This order will take effect from 1 August 2021 and remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months.
View all relevant documentation
22 July 2021 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council
The Highland Council (Glen Nevis and Morar) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021
Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (Glen Nevis and Morar) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021 in terms of s14(1) 14(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.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit waiting at any time from the 1 of June 2021 and remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months on lengths of the Road B8008 near Morar Sands and the Road C162 in Glen Nevis and to regulate Disabled Bays and limited waiting at specific locations as detailed in the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.
View all relevant documentation