Highways Act 1980

Type Public General Act
Publication 1980-11-13
Last updated 2026-03-13
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S. 31(7A)(7B) inserted (2.5.2006 for E. and 16.11.2006 for W.) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 69; S.I. 2006/1176, art. 6; S.I. 2006/2992, art. 2

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S. 31(10A) inserted (2.5.2006 for E. and 16.11.2006 for W.) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 68(3); S.I. 2006/1176, art. 6; S.I. 2006/2992, art. 2

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S. 31(12) inserted (2.5.2006 for E. and 16.11.2006 for W.) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 68(4); S.I. 2006/1176, art. 6; S.I. 2006/2992, art. 2

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S. 31A inserted (21.11.2005 for W. and 1.10.2007 for E.) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 57, 103(3), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 4; S.I. 2005/1314, art. 4(b)(i); S.I. 2007/2335, art. 2

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Words substituted by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 4 para. 76(2)(a), Sch. 5 para. 45

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Words in s. 35(11)(c)(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for specified purposes ) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406(1)(6), 408, 411, Sch. 17 para. 53 (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

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Words substituted by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 4 para. 76(2)(a), Sch. 5 para. 45

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Word in s. 36(2) at the end of para. (c) repealed (31.1.1993) by Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), ss. 64(2), 68(1), Sch. 4 Pt. I; S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.

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S. 36(2)(f) inserted (12.2.2003 for E. for certain purposes and 21.5.2007 in so far as not already in force, 15.7.2005 for W. for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 57, 103(3), Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 5; S.I. 2003/272, art. 2(a)(d); S.I. 2005/1314, art. 3(a); S.I. 2007/1493, art. 2

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Words in s. 36(7) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 4 (with s. 54(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1.

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S. 38(3)(3A) substituted (01.11.1991) for s. 38(3) by New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22, SIF 59, 108), s. 22(1); S.I. 1991/2288, art. 3, Sch.

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Words in s. 42(2)(c)(ii) substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 48, Sch 4 para.11; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

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By Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 256(2); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y), it is provided that the words "assigned to the local justice area in" in s. 47(5) be substituted (1.4.2005) for the words "acting for the petty sessions for"

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S. 62(3)(fg) inserted (16.5.1992) by Traffic Calming Act 1992 (c. 30), ss. 1(1), 3

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Words in s. 66(3) inserted (13.2.2004 for E. and 1.4.2004 for W.) by 2000 c. 37, s. 70(1); S.I. 2004/292, art. 2(b); S.I. 2004/315, art. 2(b)

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Words in s. 72(2) 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..

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

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S. 73(11)(c) amended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 33

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

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S. 74(11)(b) amended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 33 S. 74(11)(b) amended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(2)(f); S.I. 1996/218, art.2.

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

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Word in s. 87(4)(b) substituted (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47, s. 25(1), Sch. 3 para.19 (with ss. 24(2), 25(4)); S.I. 1996/2974, art.2.

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S. 87(6) substituted (E.) (1.10.2006) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2006 (No. 1), s. 14, Sch. 5 para. 22(1); {Instrument} dated 11.9.2006 signed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

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S. 90A(1)(c) and the word “or” immediately preceding it inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 268(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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Words in s. 90B(1)(b) inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 48, Sch. 4 para.12; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

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S. 90D(5) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 268(4), (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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Words in s. 90E(1) substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 268(5) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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S. 90E(1A)-(1C) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 268(6) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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S. 90F(2): definition 'statutory speed limit' substituted (1.7.1992) for definition of 'statutory' by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 48, Sch. 4 para.13; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2,Sch.

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Ss. 90G-90I and cross-heading inserted (16.5.1992) by Traffic Calming Act 1992 (c. 30), ss. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1

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S. 90G(1)(c) and the word “or” immediately preceding it inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 269(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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Words in s. 90G(2) expressed to be inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 269(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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S. 90GA inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 269(4) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch.

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Words in s. 90GA(1)(b) substituted (27.5.2000) by S.I. 2000/1435, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I para. 7(3)

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S. 90GA(4) inserted (27.5.2000) by S.I. 2000/1435, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I para. 7(2)(4)

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Ss. 90G-90I and cross-heading inserted (16.5.1992) by Traffic Calming Act 1992 (c. 30), ss. 1(1), 3, Sch. 1

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Ss. 90G-90I and cross-heading inserted (16.5.1992) by Traffic Calming Act 1992 (c. 30), ss. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1

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Words in s. 90I substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 269(5) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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S. 90I(2) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 269(6) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3

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Ss. 90G-90I and cross-heading inserted (16.5.1992) by Traffic Calming Act 1992 (c. 30), ss. 1(2), 3, Sch. 1

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Ss. 93-95 modified (22.7.2008) by Transport for London Act 2008 (c. i), ss. 1, 33 (with s. 48)

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Ss. 93-95 modified (22.7.2008) by Transport for London Act 2008 (c. i), ss. 1, 33 (with s. 48)

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Ss. 93-95 modified (22.7.2008) by Transport for London Act 2008 (c. i), ss. 1, 33 (with s. 48)

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Pt. V (ss. 62-105) extended (13.2.1992) by Severn Bridges Act 1992 (c. 3), s. 32(2)(a)

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S. 105C(4)(b)(c) substituted (26.4.2007) for s. 105(4)(b) by The Highways (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1062), reg. 4(4)(c) (with reg. 7)

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Pt. VA substituted (13.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/369, reg.2

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S. 106(4A) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 36, 241, Sch. 2 para. 26 (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

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S. 108(1A) inserted (1.3.2010) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 36, 241, Sch. 2 para. 27 (with s. 226); S.I. 2010/101, art. 2 (with art. 6)

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