Transport Act 1968

Type Public General Act
Publication 1968-10-25
Last updated 2024-05-07
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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31

S. 9A(3)(3A) substituted (1.2.2001 (E.) and 1.8.2001 (W.)) for s. 9A(3) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 161, 275(1), Sch. 11 para. 3(3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to savings in Sch. 3 Pt. II); S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 11

32

Words in s. 9A(6) substituted (1.2.2001 for E and 1.8.2001 for W.) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 161, 275(1), Sch. 11 para. 3(4); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to savings in Sch. 3 Pt. II); S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 11

33

S. 9A(8) excluded (18.2.1993) by 1989 c. xix, s. 28(7) (as inserted by 1993 c. ii, s. 14)

34

Ss. 9A, 9B inserted (with savings for s. 9A(8) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(2)(5)

35

This version of this provision extends to Scotland and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

36

S. 9A excluded (24.12.1993) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 144(1), 150(1)(j); S.I. 1993/3237, art. 2(1)

37

S. 9A(8) excluded (18.2.1993) by 1989 c. xix, s. 28(7) (as inserted by 1993 c. ii, s. 14)

38

Words in s. 9A(9)(b) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 80(3), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

39

Ss. 9A, 9B inserted (with savings for s. 9A(8)) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(2)(5)

40

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Northern Ireland only

41

Words in s. 9B(1)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 80(4); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

43

Ss. 9A, 9B inserted (with savings for s. 9A(8)) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(2)(5)

44

S. 9B repealed (1.2.2001 (E.) and omitted 1.8.2001 (W.) and repealed 14.8.2002 (W.) and otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 161, 274, 275(1), Sch. 11 para. 4, Sch. 31 Pt. II; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to savings in Sch. 3 Pt. II); S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 11; S.I. 2002/2024, art. 2

45

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

47

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only.

48

Words “passenger transport" substituted (E.W.S.) for words “designated" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

49

Words commencing “the distance of" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “the following distance" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 4(a)(i)

50

S. 10(1)(via) inserted (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 36(1); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

51

S. 10 (1)(viiia)-(viiic) inserted (E.W.S.) (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 36(2); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

52

S. 10(1)(xiii) restricted (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 104(1)

54

S. 10(1)(xv) restricted (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 82(5)

56

Words “their business" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “the discharge" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 4(a)(ii)

58

1981 c. 67.(28:1).

60

Words “apply to the compulsory purchase" substituted (E.W.) for words from “apply as if" to “that Act" by Aquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), Sch. 4 para. 18(2)(b)

65

1981 c. 67.(28:1)

67
68

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales only and Northern Ireland only.

70

Words “passenger transport" substituted (E.W.S.) for words “designated" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

71

Power to exclude s. 10(1)(i) conferred (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 60(5)

72

Power to repeal s. 10(1)(i) conferred (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 60(7)(8)

73

Words commencing “the distance of" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “the following distance" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126) s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 4(a)(i)

74

S. 10(1)(via) inserted (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 36(1); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

75

Power to exclude s. 10(1)(viii) conferred (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 60(5)

76

Power to repeal s. 10(1)(viii) conferred (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 60(7)(8)

77

S. 10(1)(viiia)-(viiic) inserted (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 36(2); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

78

S. 10(1)(xiii) restricted (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 104(1)

80

S. 10(1)(xv) restricted (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 82(5)

82

Words “their business" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “the discharge" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 4(a)(ii)

83

Words repealed (E.W.S) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 57(6), 139(3), Sch. 3 para. 4(b), Sch. 8

84

1981 c. 67.(28:1).

89

Words in s. 10(6) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 80(5); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

90

1981 c. 67.(28:1)

92
93

Words in s. 10(1)(vi) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 3(2); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

99
100

S. 12(2) amended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 133(2)

101

S. 12(3)(d) amended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 133(2)

103

S. 12(3)(g) amended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 133(2)

106

S. 12(5)(b) amended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 133(2)(b)

109

S. 13 substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 41 (with s. 7(2)); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(a), Sch. 1

110

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

113

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

114

S. 13A inserted (S.) (3.11.1994) by 1994 c. 39, ss. 163, 184(2)

115

This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales only and for Scotland only

116

Words in s. 14(2) substituted (1.10.1991) by virtue of S.I. 1991/1997, reg. 2, Sch. para. 21(2).

117

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; separate versions have been created for Scotland only and for Northern Ireland only

118

Words in s. 14(1) substituted (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

119

S. 14(1)(a) excluded (E.W.) by Local Government Finance Act 1982 (c. 32, SIF 81:1), s. 31(3) S. 14(1)(a) restricted (E.W.) (11.9.1998) by 1998 c. 18, ss. 30(2), 55(2)

120

Word in s. 14(1) and s. 14(1)(b) repealed (E.W.) with saving by Local Government Finance Act 1982 (c. 32, SIF 81:1), S. 38(5), Sch. 6 Pt. IV

122

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales only and for Northern Ireland only.

123

Words in s. 14(1) substituted (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

124
125

Words in s. 14(2) substituted (1.10.1991) by virtue of S.I. 1991/1997, reg. 2, Sch. para. 21(2).

129

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; separate versions have been made for Scotland only and Northern Ireland only

130

Words “passenger transport" substituted (E.W.S.) for word “designated" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

131

S. 15(1)(a) repealed (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 57(6), 139(3), Sch. 3 para. 10(1)(a), Sch. 8

132

S. 15(1)(b)(c) beginning “such annual" substituted (E.W.S.) for s. 15(b)(c) beginning “all annual" by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1), s. 202(2), Sch. 24 para. 5 and Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65, SIF 81:2), Sch. 18 para. 7(a)

133

S. 15(2) modified (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 104(2)

134

S. 15(2) excluded (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, s. 66(5) S. 15(2) restricted (11.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2714, art. 44(5) S. 15(2) explained (14.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/412, art. 32(5) (with s. 38)

135

S. 15(2)(a) modified (E.W.) by Transport Act 1983 (c. 10, SIF 126), s. 6(6)(a)

136

S. 15(2)(a) amended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1983 (c. 10, SIF 126), s. 6(7)

137
138
139

Words commencing “104(2)" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “138(1)" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 139(2), Sch. 7 para. 8

141

S. 15(3) repealed (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 57(6), 139(3), Sch. 3 para. 10(1)(c), Sch. 8

142
143

S. 15(5) extended (E.W.) by Transport Act 1983 (c. 10, SIF 126), ss. 9(3), 10(1)(a)

144

S. 15(5) amended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 133(2)

145

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales only and Northern Ireland only

146

Words “passenger transport" substituted (E.W.S.) for word “designated" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

147
148

S. 15(1)(b)(c) beginning “such annual" substituted (E.W.S.) for s. 15(b)(c) beginning “all annual" by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1), s. 202(2), Sch. 24 para. 5 and Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65, SIF 81:2), Sch. 18 para. 7(a)

149

S. 15(2) modified (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 104(2)

150

S. 15(2) excluded (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, s. 66(5) S. 15(2) restricted (11.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2714, art. 44(5) S. 15(2) explained (14.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/412, art. 32(5) (with s. 38)

151
152
153

Words commencing “104(2)" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “138(1)" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 139(2), Sch. 7 para. 8

154

Words “of the grants" to “Act" substituted (S.) for words “to be raised" to “Act" by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65, SIF 81:2), Sch. 18 para. 7(b)

155

S. 15(3) repealed (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 57(6), 139(3), Sch. 3 para. 10(1)(c), Sch. 8

157

S. 15(5) amended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 133(2)

158

This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales and Scotland only

159

Words in s. 15(1)(d) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 4; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

160

S. 15(2) excluded (27.7.1993) by 1993 c. xv, s. 66(5) S. 15(2) restricted (11.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2714, art. 44(5)

164

Words commencing “passenger" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “area designated" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 12(a)(i)

165

Words “as the Authority consider appropriate" substituted (E.W.S.) for words “as the Minister may direct" by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1), s. 202(2), Sch. 24 para. 6 and Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65, SIF 81:2), Sch. 18 para. 9

166

Words commencing “by any order" substituted (E.W.S.) for words commencing “by the order" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 12(a)(ii)

167

S. 16(2) excluded (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 60(6)

169

Words expressed to be repealed (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 57(6), 139(3), Sch. 3 para. 12(b), Sch. 8

175

S. 20 extended (E.W.S.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(3)

181

Words in s. 20(2) inserted (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 36(3); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5 (with art. 7)

182

Words in s. 20(2)(b) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 5(2); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

184

Words in s. 20(3) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 5(3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

185

Words in s. 20(4) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 5(4); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 PT. II)

186

Words in s. 20(6) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 5(5)(a); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

187

Words in s. 20(6) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 252, Sch. 27 para. 5(5)(b); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provision and saving in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

191

S. 22(3)–(6) repealed by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), ss. 57(6), 139(3), Sch. 3 para. 14(b), Sch. 8

192

Words “passenger transport" substituted (E.W.S.) for “designated" by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 57(6), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

194

S. 23A inserted (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 36(3); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

196

Power to modify Pt. 2 conferred (S.) by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), s. 150(3)

197

Pt.2 amended (S.) (4.1.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 40(1) (with s. 7(2)); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(a), Sch. 2

198

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only

199

This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Great Britain only.

200

S. 24(2)(3) excluded by Transport Act 1980 (c. 34), s. 15(2)(a)

202

S. 25 repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5,Sch.

203

S. 26 repealed (S.) (7.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/263, art. 5(2), Sch.

205

S. 27 repealed (S.) (7.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/263, art. 5(2), Sch.

206

Words in s. 27(1) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

207

Words in s. 27(2) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

208

Words in s. 27(3) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

209

S. 27(3)(i) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

212

S. 27(4)(5) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

213

S. 28 repealed (S.) (7.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/263, art. 5(2), Sch.

214

S. 28(1) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

215

Words in s. 28(3) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

216

Words in s. 28(4) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

217

Words in s. 28(5) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

218

Words in s. 28(6) repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch.

219

S. 29 repealed (S.) (7.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/263, art. 5(2), Sch.

220

In s. 29(2) by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch it is provided that the words "Bus Company and" and the word "respectively" are repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991).

221

S. 29(4) repealed (G.B.) by Transport Act 1985 (c. 67, SIF 126), s. 139(3), Sch. 8; and by S.I. 1991/510, reg. 5, Sch. the words in s. 29(4) from "as from" to "Bus Company" are expressed to be repealed (G.B.) (1. 4. 1991).

228

S. 33 repealed (1.2.2001 (E.) and 14.8.2002 (W.) and otherwiseprosp.) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 274, 275(1), Sch. 31 Pt. II; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to savings in Sch. 3 Pt. II); S.I. 2002/2024, art. 2

229

S. 33(1) omitted by virtue of Finance Act 1974 (c. 30, SIF 126), s. 54(1)

231

The text of s. 33(3), which is spent, is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

232

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

234
239

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

241

Words in s. 34(2) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 80(6)(a); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

242

Words in s. 34(3) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 80(6)(b); S.I. 1966/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

243

Words in s. 34(4) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 80(6)(c)(i)(ii); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

250

The text of ss. 38(1), 41(8)(9), 44(4), 46(5), 50(10), 51(3), 52(4), 94(7) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

251

The “said Board" means the Railways Board

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S. 40 repealed (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 150(1)(o), Sch.14; S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

255

S. 41(2) excluded (24.12.1993) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 144(1)(a), 150(1)(j); S.I. 1993/3237, art. 2(1)

258

The text of ss. 38(1), 41(8), 44(4), 46(5), 50(10), 51(3), 52(4), 94(7) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

259

S. 41(9) omitted (01.10.1991) by virtue of S.I. 1991/1997, reg. 2, Sch., para. 21(3).

260

S. 42(3) repealed (6.1.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 150(1)(o), 152(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 6(2), Sch.14; S.I. 1993/3237 art. 2(2)

261

S. 42(4)(5) repealed (6.1.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 150(1)(o), 152(3), Sch.14; S.I. 1993/3237, art. 2(2)

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