Red Routes

Information about red routes in Solihull.

What are Red Routes

Solihull Council completed the first Red Route outside London on the Stratford Road in 2003 and won a prestigious National Transport Award. Used as a way of reducing traffic congestion, Red Routes make travel better for everyone by putting a stop to delays caused by illegal parking and stopping.

Red Routes use a package of measures to improve safe traffic flow. The most obvious of these measures are the red lines along the road edge, which are a clear signal to drivers to say 'No Stopping'. Red Routes are not blanket 'No Stopping' restrictions as they include better provision for legal parking and loading.

What the Regulations Mean

You must stop on a Red Route if necessary to avoid an accident, if it is not safe to proceed or if instructed to do so by a Police Officer. Emergency Services, and highways maintenance vehicles are exempt from the regulations. Refuse vehicles making kerbside collections and liveried post office vans may stop as necessary on a Red Route. However, other delivery vehicles must use designated loading bays, and comply with the regulations displayed on the signs.

Red Route Permits

If you live on a Red Route and consider it necessary for a vehicle to be parked in contravention of the Red Route regulations, for example if you are moving house, we may issue a permit to allow this. Please contact connectcc@solihull.gov.uk or ring 0121 704 8004 for details. There is no charge for an exemption permit.