UK Act of Parliament 1991 United Kingdom

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

An Act to amend the law relating to roads so as to enable new roads to be provided by new means; to make new provision with respect to street works and, in Scotland, road works; and for connected purposes.

Read the Act on legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Enforced by
National Highways
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Prosecution 38 of 97 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 27 carry different penalties and 32 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person62 Statutory Undertaker11 Contractor2 Employer1 Licence Holder1 Director or Officer1

Plus 19 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Statutory Undertaker — also bound by 179 other Acts
Contractor — also bound by 173 other Acts
Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts
TULRCA 1992 72 duties
Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts
Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts
Companies Act 2006 126 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

New Roads in England and Wales

6 of 26 sections shown
s.001 Concession agreements. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Transfer required land and pay compensation if road not completedContractor
s.007 The toll period. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Highway authority must decide the end date of the toll periodLocal authority
s.009 Amount of tolls chargeable by highway authority. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Highway authority must specify maximum toll amounts in toll ordersLocal authority
s.014 Collection of tolls. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Demand a toll you are not authorised to chargeAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.015 Refusal or failure to pay tolls. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Refuse or fail to pay a road tollAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.018 Annual report on concession agreements and toll orders. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must report annually on toll roads and concessionsCrown / Minister / Government department
20 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.002 Exercise of highway functions by concessionaire. (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Provisions as to traffic regulation. (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Leasing of land to concessionaire. (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Transfer or termination of concession. (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Toll orders. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Amount of tolls chargeable by concessionaire. (opens in a new tab)
s.010 Application of enactments relating to monopolies, &c. (opens in a new tab)
s.011 Variation or revocation of toll order. (opens in a new tab)
s.012 Extension toll orders. (opens in a new tab)
s.013 Further provisions as to charging of tolls. (opens in a new tab)
s.016 Facilities for collection of tolls. (opens in a new tab)
s.017 Restriction of access to toll roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.019 Environmental assessment of projects involving special roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.020 Classification of traffic for purposes of special roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.021 Certain special roads not necessarily trunk roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.022 Adoption of privately constructed roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.023 Execution of works by highway authority at expense of another. (opens in a new tab)
s.024 Exercise of road traffic regulation powers. (opens in a new tab)
s.025 Application of provisions of the Highways Act 1980, &c. (opens in a new tab)
s.026 Interpretation. (opens in a new tab)
Part 2

New Roads in Scotland

5 of 21 sections shown
s.029 The toll period. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Special road authorities must determine the end date of toll periodsLocal authority
s.031 Amount of tolls chargeable. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Crown must set maximum toll amounts in toll ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.037 Collection of tolls. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Demand unauthorised toll or breach toll requirementsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.038 Refusal or failure to pay tolls. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to pay tollsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.041 Report on toll roads and toll orders in Scotland. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must report to Parliament on Scottish toll roadsCrown / Minister / Government department
16 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027 Toll orders. (opens in a new tab)
s.028 Assignation of rights under a toll order. (opens in a new tab)
s.030 Extension toll orders. (opens in a new tab)
s.032 Toll order in respect of major crossings. (opens in a new tab)
s.033 Application of enactments relating to monopolies, &c. (opens in a new tab)
s.034 Variation or revocation of toll order. (opens in a new tab)
s.035 Transfer or termination of assignation. (opens in a new tab)
s.036 Further provision as to charging of tolls. (opens in a new tab)
s.039 Facilities for collection of tolls. (opens in a new tab)
s.040 Restriction of access to toll roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.042 Environmental assessment of projects involving special roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.043 Provisions as to traffic regulation. (opens in a new tab)
s.044 Exercise of road traffic regulation powers. (opens in a new tab)
s.045 Classification of traffic for purposes of special roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.046 Special roads not necessarily to be trunk roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.047 The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the interpretation of Part II. (opens in a new tab)
Part 3

National Underground Asset Register: England and Wales

11 of 11 sections shown
s.106 National Underground Asset Register

amended 9 times

s.106 Initial upload of information into NUAR Prosecution
  • Fail to upload required information to NUARAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 9 times

s.106 Access to information kept in NUAR

amended 9 times

s.106 Guidance

amended 9 times

s.106 Fees payable by undertakers in relation to NUAR

amended 9 times

s.106 Providing information for purposes of regulations under section 106E

amended 9 times

s.106 Monetary penalties

amended 9 times

s.106 Arrangements for third party to exercise functions

amended 9 times

s.106 Data protection

amended 9 times

s.106 Regulations under this Part

amended 9 times

s.106 Interpretation

amended 9 times

Part 3

Street works in England and Wales

32 of 65 sections shown
s.051 Prohibition of unauthorised street works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out unauthorised street worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.053 The street works register. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Street authorities must maintain and permit inspection of street works registersLocal authority
s.054 Advance notice of certain works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give or follow advance notice for street worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.055 Notice of starting date of works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give required notice before starting street worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.056 Power to give directions as to timing of street works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out street works against a timing directionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.056 Power to give directions as to placing of apparatus Prosecution
  • Ignore direction to not place apparatus on a streetAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.057 Notice of emergency works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to provide notice of emergency road worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.058 Restriction on works following substantial road works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Undertake street works in breach of a restriction noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.060 General duty of undertakers to co-operate. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to co‑operate with street authority on street worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.065 Safety measures. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to secure safety measures for street worksContractor

Unlimited fine

s.066 Avoidance of unnecessary delay or obstruction. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to carry out street works promptlyAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.067 Qualifications of supervisors and operatives. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to have qualified supervisor or operative for street worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.068 Facilities to be afforded to street authority. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to provide street authority facilities to check complianceAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.069 Works likely to affect other apparatus in the street. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give access or protect other street apparatusAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.070 Duty of undertaker to reinstate. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to reinstate street works as requiredAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.071 Materials, workmanship and standard of reinstatement. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to meet reinstatement standards for street worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.074 Charge for occupation of the highway where works unreasonably prolonged. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give notice regarding overrunning street worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.074 Charge determined by reference to duration of works. Prosecution
  • Fail to give required notice for street worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.076 Liability for cost of temporary traffic regulation. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Pay costs for temporary traffic orders or restrictionsStatutory Undertaker
s.077 Liability for cost of use of alternative route. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Indemnify highway authorities for costs related to diversion routesStatutory Undertaker
s.079 Records of location of apparatus. Information in relation to apparatus (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to keep records of street‑works apparatusAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.080 Duty to inform undertakers of location of apparatus. Duties to report missing or incorrect information in relation to apparatus. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to inform or report street‑work apparatus informationAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.081 Duty to maintain apparatus. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Maintain and allow inspection of street apparatusStatutory Undertaker
s.083 Works for road purposes likely to affect apparatus in the street. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give apparatus owner monitoring facilities or comply with protection requirementsAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.085 Sharing of cost of necessary measures. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Share costs for protecting or moving apparatus during major street worksStatutory Undertaker
s.087 Prospectively maintainable highways. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local highway authority must protect and manage prospective highwaysLocal authority
s.088 Bridges, bridge authorities and related matters. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to consult bridge authority or follow its requirementsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.092 Special precautions as to displaying of lights. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to follow transport authority lighting requirements for street worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.093 Works affecting level crossings or tramways. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Coordinate roadworks with railway or tramway authoritiesStatutory Undertaker

Unlimited fine

s.104 Meaning of “prescribed” and regulations generally. (opens in a new tab)

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.105 Minor definitions. (opens in a new tab)

amended 30 times (opens in a new tab)

s.106 Index of defined expressions. (opens in a new tab)

amended 9 times (opens in a new tab)

33 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.048 Streets, street works and undertakers. (opens in a new tab)
s.049 The street authority and other relevant authorities. (opens in a new tab)
s.050 Street works licences. (opens in a new tab)
s.052 Emergency works. (opens in a new tab)
s.058 Restriction on works following substantial street works
s.059 General duty of street authority to co-ordinate works. (opens in a new tab)
s.061 Protected streets. (opens in a new tab)
s.062 Supplementary provisions as to designation of protected streets. (opens in a new tab)
s.063 Streets with special engineering difficulties. (opens in a new tab)
s.064 Traffic-sensitive streets. (opens in a new tab)
s.072 Powers of street authority in relation to reinstatement. (opens in a new tab)
s.073 Reinstatement affected by subsequent works. (opens in a new tab)
s.073 Guidance about street authority inspections
s.074 Regulations under sections 74 and 74A.
s.075 Inspection fees. (opens in a new tab)
s.078 Contributions to costs of making good long-term damage. (opens in a new tab)
s.082 Liability for damage or loss caused. (opens in a new tab)
s.084 Measures necessary where apparatus affected by major works. (opens in a new tab)
s.086 Highway authorities, highways and related matters. (opens in a new tab)
s.089 Public sewers, sewer authorities and related matters. (opens in a new tab)
s.090 Provisions as to reinstatement of sewers, drains or tunnels. (opens in a new tab)
s.091 Transport authorities, transport undertakings and related matters. (opens in a new tab)
s.094 Power of street authority or district council to undertake street works. (opens in a new tab)
s.095 Offences. (opens in a new tab)
s.095 Fixed penalties for certain offences under this Part
s.096 Recovery of costs or expenses. (opens in a new tab)
s.097 Service of notices and other documents. (opens in a new tab)
s.098 Reckoning of periods. (opens in a new tab)
s.099 Arbitration. (opens in a new tab)
s.100 Agreements inconsistent with the provisions of this Part. (opens in a new tab)
s.101 Effect of this Part on certain existing special enactments or instruments. (opens in a new tab)
s.102 Effect of this Part on other existing enactments or instruments. (opens in a new tab)
s.103 Former controlled land. (opens in a new tab)
Part 4

Road works in Scotland

52 of 67 sections shown
s.107 Roads, road works and undertakers. (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.108 The road works authority and other relevant authorities. (opens in a new tab)

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.109 Permission to execute road works. (opens in a new tab)

amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.110 Prohibition of unauthorised road works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out unauthorised road worksAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.112 The road works register. (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.112 The Scottish Road Works Register Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Commissioner must maintain the Scottish Road Works RegisterStatutory regulator

amended 4 times

s.112 Duty to enter certain information in the Scottish Road Works Register Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Road works authorities must record road and project details in the SRWRLocal authority

amended 4 times

s.113 Advance notice of certain works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give required advance notice for road worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.114 Notice of starting date of works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Begin road works without required noticeAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.115 Power to give directions as to timing of works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Carry out road works against a timing directionAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.115 Power to give directions as to placing of apparatus Prosecution
  • Fail to follow directions on placing apparatusAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 8 times

s.116 Notice of emergency works. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give notice of emergency worksAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 5 times (opens in a new tab)

s.117 Restriction on works following substantial works carried out for road purposes. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Breach road restriction noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 12 times (opens in a new tab)

s.118 General duty of road works authority to co-ordinate works. (opens in a new tab)

amended 10 times (opens in a new tab)

s.119 General duty of undertakers to co-operate. (opens in a new tab)

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.119 Enforcement of sections 118 and 119: imposition of penalties

amended 6 times

s.120 Protected roads. (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.121 Supplementary provisions as to designation of protected roads. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.122 Roads with special engineering difficulties. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.123 Traffic-sensitive roads. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.124 Safety measures. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to secure road works safety measuresAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.125 Avoidance of unnecessary delay or obstruction. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to carry out road works promptlyAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.126 Qualifications of supervisors and operatives. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Use of unqualified road works supervisors or operativesAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.126 Duty of authorities, undertakers etc. to ensure competence of employees etc. Prosecution
  • Ensure employees are competent to perform road works dutiesStatutory Undertaker

Unlimited fine · amended 7 times

s.127 Facilities to be afforded to road works authority. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give road authority facilities to check complianceAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.128 Works likely to affect other apparatus in the road. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give monitoring facilities or comply with protection requirements for other road apparatusAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.129 Duty of undertaker to reinstate. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to reinstate road after worksAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.130 Materials, workmanship and standard of reinstatement. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to meet reinstatement material and workmanship standardsAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.131 Powers of road works authority in relation to reinstatement. (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.133 Charge for occupation of the road where works unreasonably prolonged. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.135 Liability for cost of temporary traffic regulation. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Pay the costs of temporary traffic orders and signageStatutory Undertaker

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.136 Liability for cost of use of alternative route. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Pay road authorities for costs caused by diverted trafficStatutory Undertaker

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.138 Records of location of apparatus. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to keep records of apparatus locationAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.139 Duty to inform undertakers of location of apparatus. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to inform undertakers of location of road apparatusAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.140 Duty to maintain apparatus. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Maintain street apparatus and provide inspection facilitiesStatutory Undertaker
s.142 Works for road purposes likely to affect apparatus in the road. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give monitoring facilities for road works affecting apparatusAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.143 Measures necessary where apparatus affected by major works. (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.144 Sharing of cost of necessary measures. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Share costs for protecting or moving apparatus during major road worksStatutory Undertaker

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.147 Bridges, bridge authorities and related matters. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to consult bridge authority or follow its requirements for bridge worksAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.148 Sewers. (opens in a new tab)

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

s.149 Provisions as to reinstatement of sewers, drains or tunnels. (opens in a new tab)

amended 4 times (opens in a new tab)

s.151 Special precautions as to displaying of lights. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with light display requirements for road works near railways or waterwaysAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.152 Works affecting level crossings or tramways. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Notify and coordinate with transport authorities for rail or tramway worksStatutory Undertaker
s.153 Power of road works authority or district council to undertake road works. (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.155 Recovery of costs or expenses. (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.156 Service of notices and other documents. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.158 Arbitration. (opens in a new tab)

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.161 Effect of this Part on other existing enactments or instruments. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.163 Meaning of “prescribed” and regulations generally. (opens in a new tab)

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.163 Consultation on regulations and codes of practice Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Scottish Ministers must consult before changing road works rulesCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 1 time

s.164 Minor definitions. (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

s.165 Index of defined expressions. (opens in a new tab)

amended 6 times (opens in a new tab)

15 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.111 Emergency works. (opens in a new tab)
s.132 Reinstatement affected by subsequent works. (opens in a new tab)
s.134 Inspection fees. (opens in a new tab)
s.137 Contributions to costs of making good long-term damage. (opens in a new tab)
s.141 Liability for damage or loss caused. (opens in a new tab)
s.145 Roads authorities, roads and related matters. (opens in a new tab)
s.146 Prospective public roads. (opens in a new tab)
s.150 Transport authorities, transport undertakings and related matters. (opens in a new tab)
s.154 Offences. (opens in a new tab)
s.154 Fixed penalties for certain offences under this Part
s.157 Reckoning of periods. (opens in a new tab)
s.157 Regulations prescribing manner of settlement of disputes
s.159 Agreements inconsistent with the provisions of this Part. (opens in a new tab)
s.160 Effect of this Part on certain existing special enactments or instruments. (opens in a new tab)
s.162 Former controlled land. (opens in a new tab)
Part 5

General

2 of 6 sections shown
s.166 Offences by bodies corporate or Scottish partnerships. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Corporate/partner liability for offences under the New Roads and Street Works ActDirector or Officer

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.167 Crown application. (opens in a new tab)

amended 3 times (opens in a new tab)

4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.168 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals. (opens in a new tab)
s.169 Extent. (opens in a new tab)
s.170 Commencement. (opens in a new tab)
s.171 Short title. (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

27 of 235 shown
s.sch002 Procedure in Connection with Toll Orders (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must publicise and consult on proposed toll ordersCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 (1) Where the Secretary of State proposes to make a... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Publish notice and make draft toll order available for public inspectionCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 If it appears to the Secretary of State , the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Highway bodies must give extra publicity for special road schemes when neededCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 (1) If an objection is received by the Secretary of... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must hold local inquiry for valid toll order objectionsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch003 Street works licences (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to give required notice when ceasing or transferring street‑works apparatusAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.sch003 (1) Where the licensee under a street works licence proposes—... Prosecution
  • Fail to notify street authority before abandoning or transferring street works apparatusAny Person

Fine up to £2,500

s.sch003 (1) The licensee under a street works licence shall indemnify... Regulated
  • Indemnify street authority against claims from your street worksLicence Holder
s.sch003a Restriction on works following substantial street works Prosecution
  • Carry out street works in breach of a restriction directionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch003a Completion of notified works Prosecution
  • Start street works before the allowed dateAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch003a Direction restricting further works Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Street authority must issue restriction directions following notice worksLocal authority
s.sch003a Effect of direction imposing restriction Prosecution
  • Carry out street works during a restriction period without exemptionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch004 Streets with special engineering difficulties (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Execute street works without approved plan or sectionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch004 (1) The duty of the arbitrator where a matter is... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Arbitrator must settle plan and section for street works disputesTribunal / Court
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where street works have been executed... Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with arbitrator direction on street worksAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch004 (1) An undertaker executing street works in a street with... Prosecution
  • Fail to follow approved street works plan in difficult streetsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch004 If an undertaker— (a) executes any works in contravention of... Prosecution
  • Carry out unauthorised street works or fail to provide required plansAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch005a Power to impose monetary penalties Regulated
  • Fail to pay fee or provide information under street works regulationsAny Person
s.sch005a Appeals Regulated
  • Comply with penalty notice after appeal decisionEmployer
s.sch006 Roads with special engineering difficulties (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Execute road works without a settled plan and sectionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch006 (1) The duty of the person to whom it falls,... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Dispute resolver must settle plan and section for road worksCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch006 (1) This paragraph applies where road works have been executed... Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with direction on road works in special engineering difficultiesAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch006 (1) An undertaker executing road works in a road with... Prosecution
  • Fail to follow approved plan for road works in roads with special engineering difficultiesAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch006 If an undertaker— (a) executes any works in contravention of... Prosecution
  • Carry out street works without proper notice or fail to submit plansAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch006b (1) This paragraph applies where a person is served with... Regulated
  • Fail to pay fixed penalty within time limitAny Person
s.sch008 After section 140 of the Highways Act 1980, insert— “Builders”... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Minister may introduce charges for long-stay builder's skips on public highwaysCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch008 For sections 29 and 30 of the Road Traffic Regulation... Regulated
  • Use vehicle in breach of playground road orderAny Person
s.sch008 After section 171 of the Highways Act 1980 (control of... Regulated
  • Pay a charge for prolonged highway worksAny Person
208 other schedules
s.sch001 Supplementary provisions as to termination of concession (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 The provisions of this Schedule apply in relation to the...
s.sch001 (1) Property vesting in the highway authority shall do so...
s.sch001 (1) Where before the ending of the concession possession of...
s.sch001 Where a liability has been discharged before the ending of...
s.sch001 Except as provided by paragraph 2, property vesting in the...
s.sch001 (1) Subject to the concession agreement and to paragraph 2,...
s.sch001 (1) Subject to the concession agreement, all legal or other...
s.sch001 For the purposes of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of...
s.sch002 (1) If a person aggrieved by a toll order desires...
s.sch002 (1) In relation to a toll order which is subject...
s.sch002 (1) The Secretary of State , the strategic highways company...
s.sch002 (1) Before or after the end of the period specified...
s.sch002 (1) A person who objects to the making or confirmation...
s.sch002 (1) The Secretary of State, after considering—
s.sch002 As soon as may be after a toll order has...
s.sch002 (1) A toll order shall be subject to special parliamentary...
s.sch003 Before granting a street works licence the street authority shall...
s.sch003 The street authority may require the payment of—
s.sch003 Regulation 3 of the Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations...
s.sch003 A street authority may attach to a street works licence...
s.sch003 Where assignment of a street works licence is permitted, a...
s.sch003 (1) The street authority may by notice in writing served...
s.sch003 (1) Where a street works licence expires or is withdrawn...
s.sch003 (1) Where the apparatus in respect of which an application...
s.sch003a Introductory
s.sch003a Notice by authority of proposed restriction
s.sch003a Supplementary
s.sch004 In this Schedule a “street with special engineering difficulties” means...
s.sch004 (1) Where the reference relates to the placing, altering or...
s.sch004 (1) In a street with special engineering difficulties street works...
s.sch004 Emergency works may be executed without a plan and section...
s.sch004 (1) In the case of a street which is not...
s.sch004 (1) A relevant authority to whom a plan and section...
s.sch004 (1) A relevant authority to whom there is submitted a...
s.sch004 (1) Where a relevant authority give notice approving the plan...
s.sch004 A sewer authority or bridge authority may not give notice—...
s.sch004a fixed penalty offences under part 3
s.sch004b Fixed penalties for certain offences under Part 3
s.sch004b Power to give fixed penalty notices
s.sch004b A fixed penalty notice for an offence may not be...
s.sch004b Contents of fixed penalty notice
s.sch004b The amount of the penalty and the period for payment
s.sch004b The discounted amount
s.sch004b Effect of notice and payment of penalty
s.sch004b Power to withdraw notices
s.sch004b General and supplementary
s.sch004b The Secretary of State may by regulations—
s.sch005 Procedure for making certain orders under Part III (opens in a new tab)
s.sch005 Where the Secretary of State proposes to make an order...
s.sch005 Not later than the day on which the notice is...
s.sch005 (1) The Secretary of State shall cause a local inquiry...
s.sch005 (1) The provisions of section 250(2) to (5) of the...
s.sch005 After considering any objections to the order which are not...
s.sch005 If any objection is duly made by a person required...
s.sch005a Monetary penalties in relation to requirements under Part 3A
s.sch005a Warning notices
s.sch005a Penalty notices
s.sch005a Enforcement
s.sch006 In this Schedule a “road with special engineering difficulties” means...
s.sch006 (1) Where the reference relates to the placing, altering or...
s.sch006 (1) In a road with special engineering difficulties road works...
s.sch006 Emergency works may be executed without a plan and section...
s.sch006 (1) In the case of a road which is not...
s.sch006 (1) A relevant authority to whom a plan and section...
s.sch006 (1) A relevant authority to whom there is submitted a...
s.sch006 (1) Where a relevant authority give notice approving the plan...
s.sch006 Scottish Water or a bridge authority may not give notice—...
s.sch006a FIXED PENALTY OFFENCES UNDER PART 4
s.sch006b FIXED PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENCES UNDER PART 4
s.sch006b (1) An authorised officer of a road works authority may,...
s.sch006b Subject to paragraphs 8 and 9, where a fixed penalty...
s.sch006b (1) A person against whom a fixed penalty bears to...
s.sch006b (1) The road works authority shall, subject to sub-paragraph (2),...
s.sch006b (1) Fixed penalty notices may not be given in such...
s.sch006b The Scottish Ministers may issue or approve for the purposes...
s.sch006b A fixed penalty notice for an offence may not be...
s.sch006b (1) A fixed penalty notice shall identify the offence to...
s.sch006b (1) The penalty for a fixed penalty offence is (subject...
s.sch006b (1) A discounted amount is payable instead of the amount...
s.sch006b (1) A person to whom a fixed penalty notice has...
s.sch006b (1) If the road works authority consider (whether after holding...
s.sch006b Where proceedings for an offence in respect of which a...
s.sch007 Procedure for making certain orders under Part IV (opens in a new tab)
s.sch007 Where the Secretary of State proposes to make an order...
s.sch007 Not later than the day on which the notice is...
s.sch007 (1) The Secretary of State shall cause a local inquiry...
s.sch007 (1) If the Secretary of State so directs, an inquiry...
s.sch007 After considering any objections to the order which are not...
s.sch007 If any objection is duly made by a person required...
s.sch008 Minor and consequential amendments (opens in a new tab)
s.sch008 In section 139 of the Highways Act 1980 (control of...
s.sch008 In section 285 of the Highways Act 1980 (power of...
s.sch008 In the Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958, after section 18...
s.sch008 (1) The Pipelines Act 1962 is amended as follows.
s.sch008 In section 8 of the New Towns (Scotland) Act 1968...
s.sch008 (1) The Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 is amended as follows....
s.sch008 In section 105(1) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974...
s.sch008 In section 15 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...
s.sch008 (1) The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 is amended as follows....
s.sch008 In section 167 of the Local Government, Planning and Land...
s.sch008 In section 290 of the Highways Act 1980 (supplementary provisions...
s.sch008 In Schedule 3 to the British Telecommunications Act 1981, in...
s.sch008 In section 11 of the New Towns Act 1981 (acquisition...
s.sch008 (1) In Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 (the...
s.sch008 In the same Schedule, in paragraph 2(8)(a) (construction of references...
s.sch008 (1) In the same Schedule, paragraph 9 (street works) is...
s.sch008 (1) In Schedule 5 to the Local Government Act 1985,...
s.sch008 (1) The Transport Act 1985 is amended as follows.
s.sch008 (1) Section 62 of the Airports Act 1986 (provisions as...
s.sch008 (1) Schedule 4 to the Gas Act 1986 (power of...
s.sch008 In section 292 of the Highways Act 1980 (compensation for...
s.sch008 (1) The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended as follows....
s.sch008 (1) In Schedule 4 to the Electricity Act 1989 (powers...
s.sch008 (1) In the same Schedule, paragraph 2 (road works in...
s.sch008 In the same Schedule, in paragraph 12 (interpretation), omit the...
s.sch008 (1) Section 256 of the Town and Country Planning Act...
s.sch008 In paragraph 5(4) of Schedule 7 to the Natural Heritage...
s.sch008 In section 314 of the Highways Act 1980 (offences by...
s.sch008 In section 325 of the Highways Act 1980 (provisions as...
s.sch008 (1) Section 329(1) of the Highways Act 1980 (interpretation) is...
s.sch008 (1) Section 334 of the Highways Act 1980 (savings for...
s.sch008 (1) Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 2 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 3(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 8 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 12 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 17 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 After section 17 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 144 of the Highways Act 1980 (power to...
s.sch008 In section 18 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 19 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 20 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 21 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 22 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 24 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 31 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 32 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 169 of the Highways Act 1980 (control of...
s.sch008 In section 34 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 37 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 38 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 43 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,...
s.sch008 (1) Section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 65 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 66(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 170 of the Highways Act 1980 (control of...
s.sch008 In section 67 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 68 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 69 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 70 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 71 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 73 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 77 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 79 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 80 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 82 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 83 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 85 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 86 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 Omit section 91 (definition of “local authority” for the purposes...
s.sch008 (1) Section 92 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 93 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 94 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 100(5) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 106 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 174 of the Highways Act 1980 (precautions to...
s.sch008 In the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, at the beginning...
s.sch008 In section 122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 124(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 125(3) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 130 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 131 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 132 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 134(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 (1) Section 142(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 179 of the Highways Act 1980 (control of...
s.sch008 (1) Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984...
s.sch008 In section 35(2)(a) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (provision...
s.sch008 In section 39(4) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (status...
s.sch008 In section 56(3) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (control...
s.sch008 In section 57(5) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (dangerous...
s.sch008 In section 59(6) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (control...
s.sch008 In section 60 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (fencing...
s.sch008 In section 61 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (granting...
s.sch008 After section 61 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 there...
s.sch008 In section 85 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (control...
s.sch008 In section 184 of the Highways Act 1980 (vehicle crossings...
s.sch008 In section 121(2) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (power...
s.sch008 In section 132(3) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (saving...
s.sch008 In section 135(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (restriction...
s.sch008 In subsection (2) of section 143 of the Roads (Scotland)...
s.sch008 In section 151(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (interpretation)—...
s.sch008 In section 155(d) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (general...
s.sch008 (1) In Schedule 1 to the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984...
s.sch008 At the end of Schedule 2 to the Roads (Scotland)...
s.sch008 (1) The Fire Services Act 1947 is amended as follows....
s.sch009 Repeals (opens in a new tab)

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