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UK Statutory Instrument
2025
United Kingdom
Street and Road Works (Charges and Penalties) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025
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Complete guide to highway works compliance
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Highway works quick compliance check
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Direct — cites this Act
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Citation, commencement and extent
Amendments to the Street Works (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2007
Amendments to the Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007
Amendments to the Street Works (Charges for Unreasonably Prolonged Occupation of the Highway) (England) Regulations 2009
Amendments to the Street Works (Charges for Occupation of the Highway) (England) Regulations 2012
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Issuing section 50 street works licences (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Street Works (Wales) 2008 (opens in a new tab) Publication
- NRSWA Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads (Scotland) (opens in a new tab) Code of Practice
- Street works qualifications in England: guidance for operatives and supervisors (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Lane rental schemes: guidance for English highway authorities (opens in a new tab) Publication
- Code of practice for the co-ordination of street and road works December 2025 (opens in a new tab) Code of Practice
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Government company responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving England's strategic road network (motorways and major A-roads). Sets standards for highway design, construction, …
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