RULES OF THE ROAD

Weston Roads Trust roadways are private. Only residents, their guests, service providers, and other approved users have the right to access these roads. Use of these roads by non-residents as a cut-through is considered trespassing.

Access & Use

The following groups have unrestricted access to the Trust roads:

• Property Owners (e.g., “Beneficiaries”) and their guests

• Weston Golf Club members, guests, and employees

• Meadowbrook School traffic, including staff and student drop-offs

• Essential service providers, including:

  • Landscaping crews

  • Contractors and tradespeople

  • Domestic help

  • Police and fire

  • Delivery drivers (e.g., USPS, UPS, Amazon)

  • School buses

  • Guests and visitors of residents

  • Utility vehicles (e.g., National Grid)

Traffic Challenges

Cut-through traffic—particularly during morning rush hour—has historically been a concern. To address this, the Trust installed speed bumps that have helped deter non-resident use by making travel less convenient.

While traffic enforcement has been attempted in the past (e.g., police details and stop points), these efforts had limited impact. Most drivers claimed to be permitted users, and fewer than 3% were turned away. Due to the cost and low effectiveness, such efforts were discontinued.

Security & Enforcement

While hiring a private security firm or sheriff detail has been considered, no decisions have been made. Any such step would require support from all residents. This would be considered a special project requiring additional research and potentially increased funding to maintain.

Signage

Current signage aims to clearly communicate that these are private roads. The Trust continues to evaluate ways to improve signage effectiveness without overcomplicating the message.