How to dispose of an unwanted car or van responsibly and details on how to report abandoned vehicles.

From 1 April 2010, responsibility for certain road and traffic services in the boroughs of Christchurch and Weymouth and Portland will switch from the borough councils to Dorset County Council. It means the numbers you need to contact could be different.

How to go about getting a dropped kerb outside your property and the costs involved.

Information about car parks, on-street parking, park and ride and disabled parking.

This system allows you to report highways problems on-line and to view the status of your own previously reported enquires.

Interactive map and information on roadworks and temporary road closures being carried out in Dorset, with links to neighbouring authority roadworks pages.

Information on how roads, bridges and pavements are maintained, including information on street lighting, signage and winter maintenance.

Dorset County Council is responsible for planning and implementing road improvements on the county road network.

Information on how to gain permission for placing items such as skips and scaffolding on the highway, reporting obstructions in the road and applying for temporary road closures.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are needed for things like disabled parking bays, speed limits, waiting restrictions, residents parking and on-street pay and display schemes.

Information on traffic signal equipment throughout Dorset and how to report a fault, maintenance contract operation details, different types of pedestrian crossings, CCTV and weather stations.

The highways division of Dorset County Council aims to improve the quality of roads, footways and car parks in Dorset, also offering these services to private customers.