Highways Act 1980

• (2) In this Schedule “fixed penalty notice” means a notice offering a person the opportunity of discharging any liability to conviction for a fixed penalty offence by payment of a penalty.

Power to give fixed penalty notices

2

A fixed penalty notice for an offence may not be given after such time relating to the offence as the Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe.

Contents of fixed penalty notice

3

• (1) A fixed penalty notice must identify the offence to which it relates and give reasonable particulars of the circumstances alleged to constitute that offence.

• (2) A fixed penalty notice must also state—

• (a) the amount of the penalty and the period within which it may be paid;

• (b) the discounted amount and the period within which it may be paid;

• (c) the person to whom and the address at which payment may be made;

• (d) the method or methods by which payment may be made;

• (e) the person to whom and the address at which any representations relating to the notice may be addressed;

• (f) the consequences of not making any payment within the period for payment.

• (3) The person specified under sub-paragraph (2)(c) must be the highway authority or a person acting on their behalf.

The amount of the penalty and the period for payment

4

• (1) The penalty for a fixed penalty offence is (subject to paragraph 5) such amount, not exceeding 30 per cent. of the maximum fine for that offence, as may be prescribed.

• (2) The period for payment of the penalty is the period of 29 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.

• (3) The highway authority may extend the period for paying the penalty in any particular case if they consider it appropriate to do so.

The discounted amount

5

• (1) A discounted amount is payable instead of the amount prescribed under paragraph 4(1) if payment is made before the end of the period of 15 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.

• (2) The discounted amount for a fixed penalty offence is such amount, not exceeding 25 per cent. of the maximum fine for the offence, as may be prescribed.

• (3) If the last day of the period specified in sub-paragraph (1) does not fall on a working day, the period for payment of the discounted amount is extended until the end of the next working day.

• (4) In sub-paragraph (3) “working day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday in the locality in which the highway in question is situated.

Effect of notice and payment of penalty

6

• (1) This paragraph applies where a person is given a fixed penalty notice in respect of a fixed penalty offence.

• (2) No proceedings for the offence may be commenced before the end of the period for payment of the penalty.

• (3) No such proceedings may be commenced or continued if payment of the penalty is made before the end of that period or is accepted by the highway authority after that time.

• (4) Payment of the discounted amount only counts for the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) if it is made before the end of the period for payment of the discounted amount.

• (5) In proceedings for the offence a certificate which—

• (a) purports to be signed by or on behalf of the person having responsibility for the financial affairs of the highway authority; and

• (b) states that payment of an amount specified in the certificate was or was not received by a date so specified,

is evidence of the facts stated.

Power to withdraw notices

7

• (1) If the highway authority consider that a fixed penalty notice which has been given ought not to have been given, they may give to the person on whom it was given a notice withdrawing the fixed penalty notice.

• (2) Where a notice under sub-paragraph (1) is given—

• (a) the authority shall repay any amount which has been paid by way of penalty in pursuance of the fixed penalty notice; and

• (b) no proceedings may be commenced or continued against that person for the offence in question.

• (3) The highway authority shall consider any representations made by or on behalf of the recipient of a fixed penalty notice and decide in all the circumstances whether to withdraw the notice.

General and supplementary

8

• (1) In this Schedule “prescribed” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.

• (2) The Secretary of State may, with the consent of the Treasury, make regulations about—

• (a) the application by highway authorities of fixed penalties paid under this Schedule;

• (b) the keeping of accounts, and the preparation and publication of statements of account, relating to penalties paid under this Schedule.

• (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

• (a) prescribe circumstances in which fixed penalty notices may not be given;

• (b) modify paragraph 4(2) or 5(1) so as to substitute a different period for the period for the time being specified there;

• (c) prescribe the method or methods by which penalties may be paid.

• (4) Regulations under this Schedule may—

• (a) make different provision (including provision prescribing the amount of the penalty or the discounted amount) for different purposes or areas;

• (b) make consequential or transitional provision.

General and supplementary

9

Section 323(1)(b) (reckoning of periods of 8 days or less) does not apply for the purposes of this Schedule.

Editorial notes

[^c13417681]: Act not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 345(2); Act wholly in force at 1.1.1981

[^c13417571]: Act: definition of "carriageway" applied (1.1.1963) by Pipelines Act 1962 (c. 58, SIF 102), ss. 15(10), 70(3); S.I. 1963/2790, art. 1 Act: definitions ("highway authority", "local highway authority", "special road", "special road authority" and "traffic") applied (1.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 26(1)(with ss. 25(2), 167(2)); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch. Act: definitions ("highway" and "highway authority") applied (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 219(1), 223(2) (with ss. 82(3), 186(1), 222(1), Sch. 13 para. 1, Sch. 14 para. 6) Act: definitions ("bridleway" and "footpath") applied (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 167, 223(2), Sch. 11 para. 10 (with ss. 82(3), 186(1), 222(1), Sch. 13 para. 1, Sch. 14 para. 6) Act: definitions applied (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 183, 223(2), Sch. 13 para. 3(1) (with ss. 82(3), 186(1), 222(1), Sch. 13 para. 1, Sch. 14 para. 6) Act: definition of "highway" applied (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 221(1), 225(2) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), 224(1), 225(4), Sch. 22 para. 1) Act: definitions ("bridleway" and "footpath") applied (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 168, 225(2), Sch. 19 para. 10 (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), 224(1), 225(4), Sch. 22 para. 1) Act: definitions applied (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 178, 225(2), Sch. 22 para. 3(1) (with ss. 16(6), 179, 222(3), 224(1), 225(4), Sch. 22 para. 1) Act: definitions ("highway authority" and "local highway authority") applied (14.7.1992) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 86(1) (with s. 167(4)(5)); S.I. 1992/1686, art. 3, Sch. Act: definitions ("carriageway" and "footway") applied (14.7.1992) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 105(1) (with s. 167(4)(5)); S.I. 1992/1686, art. 3, Sch.

[^c13417581]: Act: functions of Minister of Transport (except those exercisable jointly with Secretary of State under ss. 258, 300(2), Sch. 1 paras. 7, 8, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21) now exercisable by Secretary of State by S.I. 1981/238, arts. 2(2), 3(2)(3) Act: certain functions made exercisable as specified (25.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1986, art. 2, Sch. 1 (which affecting provisions were revoked (24.3.2009) by S.I. 2009/721, art. 4(1)(2) (subject to art. 4(3)(4)) Act: powers transferred (1.7.1999) (subject to the specified exceptions in the amending S.I.) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch.

[^c13417591]: Act extended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xl), Sch. 8 para. 33 Act extended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), ss. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 2(4)(d)(6)(9), Sch. 17 paras. 33, 35(1) Act extended by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)-(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xxv)(8), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58 Act extended (10.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28, s. 172(5); S.I. 1993/2762, art. 3

[^c13417601]: Act amended (prosp. in part) by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), ss. 27, 28 (1)(2) Act amended by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 54(1) Act amended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xxix); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2 Act amended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(6); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2 Act amended (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/593, reg. 2, Sch. 1

[^c13417611]: Act: power to exclude conferred by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 61(3)(b) Act: power to apply conferred by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), s. 247(3)

[^c13417621]: Act restricted (1.10.1991) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 60(1); S.I. 1991/2054, art. 3

[^c13417631]: Act applied (1.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 1(2); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.

[^c13417751]: Act modified by Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (c. 53, SIF 102), s. 35, Sch. 4 paras. 7(1), 10(1) Act modified by Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20, SIF 59), ss. 3, 19, Sch. 3 para. 9 Act modified by Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8, SIF 123:1), ss. 28, 54, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1(2), Pt. III para. 2 Act modified (10.2.1992) by Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (c. 34, SIF 123:1), s. 27, Sch. 4 Pt. III para. 44(9) (with s. 84(5)); S.I. 1991/2095, art. 4 Act modified (13.2.1992) by the Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 5(3) Act modified (1.4.1996) by 1990 c. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. IA (inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 20(3), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 8 (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1995/3198, art. 4, Sch. 2) Act modified (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 44, Sch. 12 Pt. III para. 8(1) Act modified (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 44, Sch. 12 Pt. III para. 11 Act modified (28.9.2004 for E. and 15.10.2003 for W.) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), s. 38 (with s. 111); S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(c) (subject to art. 4); S.I. 2005/2847, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 3)

[^c18588121]: Act excluded (26.8.2005) by The River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), art. 10(6) (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29) Act excluded (26.8.2005) by The River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2222), art. 37(1) (with arts. 45(1), 48, Sch. 10 paras. 21, 29)

[^c20488361]: Act: certain functions made exercisable as specified (24.3.2009) by The Contracting Out (Highway Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/721), art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c21456691]: Act: power to amend conferred (1.10.2010) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 28, 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.

[^c21738261]: Act excluded (1.2.2011) by The River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/41), arts. 1, 11(3) (with arts. 3(5), 51, Sch. 10 paras. 68, 85)

[^c13417961]: S. 1(1)(aa) inserted (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 21(2); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.

[^c13417971]: Words in s. 1(2) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 1(a)

[^c13417991]: S. 1(2A) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 259(2), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418001]: Words in s. 1(3) substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 Pt. I, para. 1(b)

[^c13418011]: Words in s. 1(3) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 259(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418021]: Words in s. 1(3) repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13418031]: S. 1(3A) inserted (3.4.1995 for limited purposes, as mentioned in S.I. 1995/852 and 1.4.1996 otherwise, as mentioned in S.I. 1996/396) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 1(2) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1995/852, art. 4(1)(5), Sch. 2 (with saving in art. 4(6)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1.

[^c13418041]: Words in s. 1(4) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 1(c)

[^c13418051]: S. 1(5) added (3.4.1995 for limited purposes, as mentioned in S.I. 1995/852 and 1.4.1996 otherwise, as mentioned in S.I. 1996/396) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 1(3) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1995/852, art. 4(1)(5), Sch. 2 (with saving in art. 4(6)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1.

[^c13418121]: S. 2 renumbered 2(1) and s. 2(2) inserted (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 21(3); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.

[^c13418131]: Words inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 2

[^c13418141]: S. 2(1)(b) substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 259(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418161]: S. 2(3) added (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 259(5), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418171]: Word inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 3

[^c13418331]: S. 6 restricted (13.2.1992) by Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), s. 15(6)

[^c13418341]: Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 4(a)(i)

[^c13418351]: Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 8, 102, Sch. 4 para. 4(a)(ii), Sch. 17

[^c13418361]: S. 6(1A) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 4(b)

[^c13418371]: S. 6(1B) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2(2) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418381]: Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 4(c)

[^c13418391]: Words in s. 6(6) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. (3)(a) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418401]: Words in s. 6(6) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418411]: Words in s. 6(6) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2(3)(c) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418421]: Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 8, 102, Sch. 4 para. 4(d), Sch. 17

[^c13418431]: S. 6(6A) inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 4(e)

[^c13418441]: Words in s. 6(6A) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2(4) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418451]: S. 6(6A)(c) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2(4) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418461]: Words in s. 6(8) substituted (25.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1986, art. 3.

[^c13418471]: S. 7 repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13418501]: S. 8 restricted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 91, Sch. 15 para. 1

[^c13418511]: Words in s. 8(4) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3(a) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418521]: Words in s. 8(4) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3(b) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418531]: Words in s. 8(4) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3(c) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418541]: Words inserted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 8, Sch. 4 para. 5

[^c13418551]: Words in s. 8(4) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3(d) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418561]: Words in s. 8(4) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3(e) (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch.1.

[^c13418581]: 1959 c. 25.

[^c13418591]: Words in s. 10(2)(a) substituted (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 22(2)(a); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3,Sch.

[^c13418601]: Words in s. 10(4) omitted (01.11.1991) by virtue of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 22(2)(b), (with ss. 25(2), 167(2)); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3,Sch.

[^c13418611]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 22(2)(b); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.

[^c19867791]: S. 10(6) modified (22.7.2008) by Transport for London Act 2008 (c. i), ss. 1, 31(2)(a) (with ss. 31(3), 48)

[^c13418631]: Words in s. 10(7) substituted (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 22(2)(c); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3,Sch.

[^c19868351]: S. 11 modified (22.7.2008) by Transport for London Act 2008 (c. i), ss. 1, 32(1) (with ss. 32(2), 48)

[^c13418641]: Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13418691]: 1966 c. 42.

[^c13418701]: 1974 c. 7.

[^c19868481]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 36, 241, Sch. 2 para. 23 (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^c13418731]: S. 14(2)(b) and the word immediately preceding it repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I

[^c13418771]: S. 14A and crossheading inserted (12.1.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s.260 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3434, art.2

[^c13418781]: S. 14A extended (5.5.2000) by S.I. 2000/1064, art. 2(1)

[^c13418791]: S. 14B inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s.261 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418801]: S. 14B: power to apply conferred by 1984 c. 27, s. 124A(6) (as inserted (12.1.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s.272 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3434, art.2)

[^c13418811]: S. 14C inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s.262 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418821]: S. 14C: power to apply conferred by 1984 c. 27, s. 124A(6) (as inserted (12.1.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s.272 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3434, art.2)

[^c13418831]: S. 14D inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 263(1) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^c13418761]: S. 14A and crossheading inserted (12.1.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s.260 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3434, art.2

[^c13418841]: S. 15 repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13418851]: 1959 c. 25.

[^c19868501]: S. 16(3A) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 36, 241, Sch. 2 para. 24 (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^c13418861]: Words in s. 17(3) omitted (01.11.1991) by virtue of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 20(1), (with ss. 25(2), 167(2)); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3,Sch.

[^c13418871]: S. 17(4) inserted (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 20(1); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3,Sch.

[^c19868531]: S. 18(1A) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 36, 241, Sch. 2 para. 25 (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

[^c13418911]: S. 18(2)(b) and the word immediately preceding it repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I

[^c13418931]: Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17.

[^c13418941]: Word in s. 18(8) repealed (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 44, s. 1, Sch. 1 Pt. V Group2.

[^c13418951]: S. 19(3) added (01.11.1991) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 21(1); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.

[^c13419201]: S. 20 repealed (1.1.1993) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 168(2), Sch.9 (with s. 25(2)); S.I. 1992/2984, art. 2(2), Sch.2

[^c13419271]: Words in s. 21(1) repealed (1.1.1993)by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 168(2), Sch. 9; S.I. 1992/2984, art. 2(2), Sch.2.

[^c13419281]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 45(1)(a)(i)

[^c13419291]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 45(1)(a)(ii)

[^c13419301]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 45(1)(a)(iii)

[^c13419311]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 45(1)(b)

[^c13419321]: Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 45(1)(c)

[^c13419331]: S. 21(4A) inserted by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 62(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58

[^c13419341]: S. 22 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I

[^c13419351]: S. 24(1) modified (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 44, Sch. 12 Pt. III para. 9(b).

[^c13419361]: S. 24(2)(b) and the word immediately preceding it and words in concluding words of s. 24(2) repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13419391]: S. 24(3) repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13419451]: S. 25 extended by Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1), ss. 2(5)(6), 23(2), Sch. 3 para. 47(1)

[^c13419461]: Ss. 25-29 extended (with modifications) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 70, 125(2), Sch. 9 para. 11(a) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7).

[^c18592501]: Ss. 25-28 applied (2.5.2006 for E. and 11.5.2006 for W.) by The Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177), regs. 1(2)(4), 2, Sch. Pt. I; S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2; S.I. 2006/1279, art. 2

[^c18559401]: S. 25: functions made exercisable concurrently (1.2.2005) by The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777), arts. 2, 25(1)(2)(xxix), Sch. 1 (with art. 35) S. 25: functions made exercisable concurrently (1.2.2005) by The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1778), arts. 2, 25(1)(2)(xxix), Sch. 1 (with art. 35)

[^c13419471]: Words in s. 25(2)(a) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch.24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.

[^c13419481]: Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 102, Sch. 17

[^c13419491]: S. 25(6) inserted by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), s. 64

[^c13419541]: Ss. 26-29 extended by Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1), ss. 2(5)(6), 23(2), 27(2), Sch. 3 para. 47(1)

[^c13419551]: Ss. 25-29 extended (with modifications) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 70, 125(2), Sch. 9 para. 11(a) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7).

[^c13419561]: S. 26: functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c18592511]: Ss. 25-28 applied (2.5.2006 for E. and 11.5.2006 for W.) by The Restricted Byways (Application and Consequential Amendment of Provisions) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1177), regs. 1(2)(4), 2, Sch. Pt. I; S.I. 2006/1172, art. 2; S.I. 2006/1279, art. 2

[^c13419571]: S. 26(2) amended (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 58(1), 103(2)

[^c13419581]: S. 26(3A) inserted (12.2.2003 for E. and 1.4.2004 for W.) by 2000 c. 37, s. 57, Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 1; S.I. 2003/272, art. 2(a)(b); S.I 2004/315, {art. 2(c)}; S.I. 2006/3257, art. 2(a)(i)