Traffic Management Act 2004

Variation of civil enforcement area by Mayor of London

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• (1) The Mayor of London may by order under this paragraph amend an order for the time being in force under paragraph 2 so as to vary the area that for the time being constitutes the civil enforcement area.

• (2) No such order may be made without the consent of the relevant London authority for every road that the order has the effect of bringing within, or removing from, the civil enforcement area.

• (3) The relevant London authority is—

• (a) as regards GLA roads, Transport for London;

• (b) as regards roads other than GLA roads, the London local authority in whose area the road is situated.

• (4) An order under this paragraph must not be such as to bring within a civil enforcement area an area as to which the Secretary of State has specified by order that it is expedient on grounds of national security that no part of it should be included in a civil enforcement area.

• (5) An order in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act under section 76A(1) or (3)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40) has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as if made under the corresponding provision of this paragraph.

Civil enforcement of bus lane contraventions

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• (1) The whole of Greater London is a civil enforcement area for bus lane contraventions.

• (2) References in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority in relation to bus lane contraventions in Greater London are—

• (a) in relation to contraventions on GLA roads, to Transport for London or the relevant London local authority acting with the written consent of Transport for London;

• (b) in relation to contraventions on roads other than GLA roads, to the relevant London local authority or Transport for London acting with the written consent of the relevant London local authority.

• (3) Consent under sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (b) may be given with respect to the whole or part of the area of the relevant London local authority.

• (4) In this paragraph “the relevant London local authority” means the London local authority in whose area the contravention is committed.

• (5) Any consent in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act for the purposes of the provisions of regulations under section 144 of the Transport Act 2000 (c. 38) corresponding to the provisions of this paragraph has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as if given under this paragraph.

Civil enforcement of London lorry ban contraventions

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• (1) The whole of Greater London is a civil enforcement area for London lorry ban contraventions.

• (2) References in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority in relation to such contraventions are—

• (a) in relation to contraventions on GLA roads, to Transport for London;

• (b) in relation to contraventions on roads other than GLA roads, to the London local authority in whose area the contravention is committed.

Civil enforcement of moving traffic contraventions: London local authorities

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• (1) A London local authority may by resolution declare the whole or part of its area to be a civil enforcement area for moving traffic contraventions.

• (2) The resolution must specify the date on which it is to have effect, which must be not less than three months after publication of the notice required by sub-paragraph (3).

• (3) The authority shall cause notice to be published in a local newspaper circulating in their area—

• (a) of the passing of the resolution, and

• (b) of the general effect of the provisions of this Act coming into operation as a result of it.

• (4) A photocopy or other reproduction certified by the officer appointed for that purpose by the authority to be a reproduction of a page or part of a page of any such newspaper bearing the date of its publication and containing any such notice shall be evidence of the publication of the notice and of the date of publication.

• (5) A civil enforcement area declared by resolution under this paragraph does not extend to any GLA road.

• (6) In relation to moving traffic contraventions in a civil enforcement area created by resolution under this paragraph, references in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority are to the London local authority by whom the resolution was passed or Transport for London acting with the written consent of that authority.

Consent may be given with respect to the whole or part of the area of the London local authority.

Civil enforcement of moving traffic contraventions: Transport for London

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• (1) Transport for London may declare the whole or part of one or more GLA roads to be a civil enforcement area for moving traffic contraventions.

• (2) The declaration must specify the date on which it is to have effect, which must be not less than three months after publication of the notice required by sub-paragraph (3).

• (3) Transport for London shall cause notice to be published in a local newspaper circulating in the area of each London local authority in which a road, or part of a road, to which the declaration relates is situated—

• (a) of the making of the declaration, and

• (b) of the general effect of the provisions of this Act coming into operation as a result of it.

• (4) A photocopy or other reproduction certified by the officer appointed for that purpose by Transport for London to be a reproduction of a page or part of a page of any such newspaper bearing the date of its publication and containing any such notice shall be evidence of the publication of the notice and of the date of publication.

• (5) In relation to moving traffic contraventions in a civil enforcement area declared under this paragraph, references in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority are to Transport for London or the London local authority in whose area the contravention is committed acting with the written consent of Transport for London.

Consent may be given with respect to the whole or part of the area of a London local authority.

Part 2 — Outside Greater London

Designation of civil enforcement areas for parking contraventions

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• (1) The appropriate national authority may, on an application under this paragraph, make an order designating the whole or part of a local authority's area as a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (2) An application under this paragraph may be made—

• (a) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a county council in England;

• (b) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a county council or county borough council in Wales;

• (c) with respect to the whole of their area, by a metropolitan district council;

• (d) with respect to the whole of their areas, by two or more metropolitan district councils acting jointly;

• (e) with respect to the whole or part of the Isles of Scilly, by the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

• (3) Before making an order under this paragraph the appropriate national authority shall consult the appropriate chief officer of police.

• (4) An order in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act designating an area outside Greater London as a permitted parking area and special parking area under paragraphs 1(1) and 2(1) of Schedule 3 to the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40) has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as an order under this paragraph designating the area as a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (5) References in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority in relation to parking contraventions in a civil enforcement area outside Greater London, are—

• (a) in relation to contraventions relating to a parking place—

• (i) provided or authorised under section 32(1)(a) or (b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27), or

• (ii) designated by order under section 45 of that Act,

to the authority by whom the parking place was provided, authorised or designated;

• (b) in relation to other parking contraventions, to the local authority in whose area the contravention is committed.

Designation of civil enforcement areas for bus lane contraventions

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• (1) The appropriate national authority may make an order designating the whole or part of a local authority's area as a civil enforcement area for bus lane contraventions.

• (2) An area may only be so designated if it is within, or is co-extensive with, an area already designated as a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (3) An order in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act approving a local authority for the purposes of section 144 of the Transport Act 2000 (c. 38) (civil penalties for bus lane contraventions) has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as an order under this paragraph designating as a civil enforcement area for bus lane contraventions so much of that authority's area as is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (3A) A notice given (and not withdrawn) before the commencement of this Part of this Act approving a local authority in England for the purposes of section 144 of the Transport Act 2000 (civil penalties for bus lane contraventions) has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act (in relation to England) as an order under this paragraph designating as a civil enforcement area for bus lane contraventions so much of that authority's area as is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (4) References in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority in relation to bus lane contraventions outside Greater London are to the local authority in whose area the contravention is committed.

Designation of civil enforcement areas for moving traffic contraventions

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• (1) The appropriate national authority may, on an application under this paragraph, make an order designating the whole or part of a local authority's area as a civil enforcement area for moving traffic contraventions.

• (2) An area may only be so designated if it is within, or is co-extensive with, an area already designated as a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (3) An application under this paragraph may be made—

• (a) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a county council in England;

• (b) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a county council or county borough council in Wales;

• (c) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a metropolitan district council;

• (d) with respect to the whole of their areas, by two or more metropolitan district councils acting jointly;

• (e) with respect to the whole or part of the Isles of Scilly, by the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

• (4) Before making an order under this paragraph the appropriate national authority shall consult the appropriate chief officer of police.

• (5) In relation to a civil enforcement area designated by order under this paragraph, references in this Part of this Act to the enforcement authority are to the authority on whose application the order was made or, if the application was a joint application, any of the authorities on whose application the order was made.

SCHEDULE 9

Part 1 — Charges to which this Schedule applies

Charges to which this Schedule applies

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• (1) This Schedule provides for the setting of the levels of—

• (a) penalty charges, including any discounts or surcharges,

• (b) charges made by authorities under section 102 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles found in areas that are civil enforcement areas for parking contraventions, and

• (c) charges for the release of vehicles from an immobilisation device under regulations under section 79 above.

• (2) References in this Schedule to “charges” are to those charges.

Part 2 — Charges applicable in Greater London

Charges to be set by Transport for London or London local authorities

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• (1) It is the duty—

• (a) of Transport for London, so far as relating to contraventions on or adjacent to GLA roads, and

• (b) of the London local authorities, so far as relating to—

• (i) parking places provided or authorised by such authorities, or

• (ii) contraventions on or adjacent to roads other than GLA roads,

to set the levels of charges applicable in Greater London.

• (2) Different levels of charges may be set for different areas in London and for different cases or classes of case.

• (3) Before setting the level of any charges Transport for London must consult the London local authorities.

Supervisory role of Mayor of London

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• (1) Transport for London and the London local authorities must submit to the Mayor of London for his approval the levels of charges that they propose to set.

• (2) If—

• (a) Transport for London or the London local authorities fail to discharge their duty under paragraph 2, or

• (b) the Mayor of London does not approve the levels of charges proposed by the London local authorities,

the levels of charges shall be set by order made by the Mayor of London.

Reserve powers of Secretary of State

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• (1) The following provisions apply where the Mayor of London—

• (a) approves any levels of charges on a submission under paragraph 3(1), or

• (b) sets any such levels under paragraph 3(2).

• (2) The Mayor must notify the Secretary of State of the levels of charges so approved or set.

• (3) The levels of charges shall not come into force until after the expiration of—

• (a) the period of one month beginning with the date on which the notification is given, or

• (b) such shorter period as the Secretary of State may allow.

• (4) The Secretary of State may before the end of that period give notice to the Mayor of London that he objects to the levels of charges on the grounds that some or all of them are excessive.

If he does so those levels of charges shall not come into force unless and until the objection has been withdrawn.

• (5) If at any time before the levels of charges have come into force, the Secretary of State considers that some or all of them are excessive, he may make regulations setting the levels of charges.

Those levels must be no higher than those notified under sub-paragraph (2).

• (6) If the Secretary of State makes regulations under sub-paragraph (5) no further submission to the Mayor of London under paragraph 3(1) may be made until after the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day on which the regulations are made.

Publication of levels of charges

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• (1) Transport for London and the London local authorities shall publish, in such manner as the Mayor of London may determine, the levels of charges set in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.

• (2) The duty imposed by sub-paragraph (1) applies—

• (a) to Transport for London so far as the charges relate to contraventions on or adjacent to GLA roads, and

• (b) to the London local authorities so far as they relate to—

• (i) parking places provided or authorised by such authorities, or

• (ii) contraventions on or adjacent to roads other than GLA roads.

Discharge of functions by London local authorities

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• (1) The Secretary of State may make provision by regulations as to the discharge by London local authorities of the functions conferred on them by this Part of this Schedule.

• (2) The regulations may provide for the functions to be discharged by means of arrangements under section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) or in such other way as the regulations may provide.

• (3) The regulations may make provision for continuing in force for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule any arrangements in force immediately before the commencement of this Part for the discharge of functions corresponding to the functions of London local authorities under this Part of this Schedule.

Part 3 — Charges applicable outside Greater London

Charges to be set by enforcement authority

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• (1) Outside Greater London it is the duty of each enforcement authority to set the level of charges applicable in the case of contraventions for which they are the enforcement authority.

• (2) Different levels of charges may be set for different parts of a civil enforcement area and for different cases or classes of case.

Guidelines given by appropriate national authority

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• (1) The levels of charges set by enforcement authorities under this Part of this Schedule must (subject to sub-paragraph (3)) accord with guidelines appended to an order made by the appropriate national authority.

• (2) Different guidelines may be given for different cases or classes of case.

• (3) An enforcement authority may, with the permission of the appropriate national authority, depart from any such guidelines.

Publication of levels of charges

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An enforcement authority for an area outside Greater London shall publish, in such manner as the appropriate national authority may determine, the levels of charges set under this Part of this Schedule.

SCHEDULE 10

Designation of special enforcement areas in Greater London

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• (1) The Secretary of State may, on an application by a London authority, make an order designating the whole or part of that authority's area as a special enforcement area.

• (2) An area may only be so designated if it is within, or is co-extensive with, an area that is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions within paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 (parking contraventions other than those relating to parking places).

• (3) An application under this paragraph may be made—

• (a) by Transport for London, to the extent that the special enforcement area is to consist of GLA roads;

• (b) by a London local authority, to the extent that the special enforcement area is to consist of roads other than GLA roads.

• (4) Before making an order under this paragraph the Secretary of State shall consult the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis or the Commissioner of Police for the City of London or, if appropriate, both of them.

• (5) An order in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act under section 76 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40) designating an area in Greater London as a special parking area has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as if it were an order under this paragraph designating the area as a special enforcement area.

Variation of special enforcement area by Mayor of London

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• (1) The Mayor of London may by order under this paragraph amend an order for the time being in force under paragraph 1 so as to vary the area that for the time being constitutes the special enforcement area.

• (2) No such order may be made without the consent of the relevant London authority for every road that the order has the effect of bringing within, or removing from, the special enforcement area.

• (3) The relevant London authority is—

• (a) as regards GLA roads, Transport for London;

• (b) as regards roads other than GLA roads, the London local authority in whose area the road is situated.

• (4) An order under this paragraph must not be such as to bring within a special enforcement area an area as to which the Secretary of State has specified by order that it is expedient on grounds of national security that no part of it should be included in a special enforcement area.

• (5) An order in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act under section 76A(1) or (3)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40) has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as if it made corresponding provision under this paragraph.

Designation of special enforcement areas outside Greater London

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• (1) The appropriate national authority may, on an application under this paragraph, make an order designating the whole or part of a local authority's area as a special enforcement area.

• (2) An area may only be so designated if it is within, or is co-extensive with, an area that is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions.

• (3) An application under this paragraph may be made—

• (a) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a county council in England;

• (b) with respect to the whole or part of their area, by a county council or county borough council in Wales;

• (c) with respect to the whole of their area, by a metropolitan district council;

• (d) with respect to the whole of their areas, by two or more metropolitan district councils acting jointly;

• (e) with respect to the whole or part of the Isles of Scilly, by the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

• (4) Before making an order under this paragraph the appropriate national authority shall consult the appropriate chief officer of police.

• (5) An order in force immediately before the commencement of this Part of this Act under paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 3 to the Road Traffic Act 1991 designating an area outside Greater London as a special parking area has effect on and after the commencement of this Part of this Act as if it were an order under this paragraph designating the area as a special enforcement area.

SCHEDULE 11

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

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• (1) Section 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) (charges at, and regulation of, designated parking places) is amended as follows.

• (2) In subsection (1) after “outside Greater London” insert “ , and not in a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions, ”.

• (3) In subsection (1A) after “in Greater London” insert “ , or outside Greater London in a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions, ”.

• (4) After subsection (5) add—

(6) In this section “civil enforcement area for parking contraventions” has the same meaning as in Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

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In section 63A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (parking attendants), for subsection (4) (requirement to wear uniform) substitute—

(4) Parking attendants in an area that is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions— (a) when exercising prescribed functions must wear such uniform as may be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with guidance issued by the appropriate national authority, and (b) must not exercise any of those functions when not in uniform. Expressions used in this subsection that are defined for the purposes of Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 have the same meaning as in that Part.

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• (1) In section 101 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (disposal of vehicles removed under that Act)—

• (a) in subsection (1) (power of competent authority to dispose of vehicle) for “Subject to subsections (3) to (5A) below” substitute “ Subject to subsection (3) and section 101A below ”;

• (b) omit subsections (4) to (6) (right of owner to recover vehicle or proceeds of sale).

• (2) After that section insert—

(101A) (1) If before a vehicle is disposed of by an authority under section 101 above it is claimed by a person who— (a) satisfies the authority that he is its owner, and (b) pays the relevant charges, the authority shall permit him to remove the vehicle from their custody within such period as they may specify or, in the case of an authority other than a local authority, as may be prescribed. (2) If before the end of the period of one year beginning with the date on which a vehicle is sold by an authority under section 101 above a person satisfies the authority that at the time of the sale he was the owner of the vehicle, the authority shall pay him any sum by which the proceeds of sale exceed the amount of the relevant charges. (3) In the case of a vehicle found in an area that is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions, the relevant charges are— (a) any penalty charge payable in respect of the parking of the vehicle in the place from which it was removed, (b) such unpaid earlier penalty charges relating to the vehicle as may be prescribed, and (c) such sums in respect of the removal and storage of the vehicle— (i) as the authority may require in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Traffic Management Act 2004, or (ii) in the case of an authority other than a local authority, as may be prescribed. (4) In any other case the relevant charges are such sums in respect of the removal and storage of the vehicle as may be prescribed. (5) If in the case of any vehicle it appears to the authority in question that more than one person is or was its owner at the relevant time, such one of them as the authority think fit shall be treated as its owner for the purposes of this section. (6) In this section— - “civil enforcement area for parking contraventions” and “penalty charge” have the same meaning as in Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004; and - “owner” has the same meaning as in section 101 above. (101B) (1) The Lord Chancellor may make regulations entitling a person who in the case of a vehicle found in an area that is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions— (a) is required to pay an amount on recovering the vehicle under section 101A(1), or (b) receives a sum in respect of the vehicle under section 101A(2) or is informed that the proceeds of sale did not exceed the aggregate amount mentioned in that provision, to make representations to the authority concerned and to appeal to an adjudicator if his representations are not accepted. (2) The regulations may make such provision in connection with the rights conferred as appears to the Lord Chancellor to be appropriate, and may in particular make provision— (a) requiring the authority to give a person notice of the rights conferred by the regulations, (b) as to the grounds on which, and time within which, representations may be made; (c) requiring supporting evidence in such circumstances as may be specified; (d) as to the duties of the authority when representations are received; (e) as to the circumstances in which there is a right of appeal to an adjudicator, (f) generally as to the making, determination and effect of, and procedure in connection with, such appeals, and (g) enabling an adjudicator to review any decision made on, or in the course of, an appeal. (3) The regulations may include provision authorising an adjudicator to require a person— (a) to attend to give evidence at the hearing of an appeal, and (b) to produce any documents in his custody or under his control relating to any matter relevant for the purposes of the appeal, and making it a criminal offence triable summarily and punishable with a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale to fail to comply with such a requirement. (4) The regulations may include provision authorising an adjudicator to make an order for the payment of costs and expenses by a party to an appeal in such circumstances as may be specified. (5) The functions of adjudicators under this section shall be discharged by the persons appointed as adjudicators for the purposes of Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions) and any arrangements made for the discharge of their functions under that Part also have effect for the purposes of this section.

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• (1) Section 102 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) (charges for removal, storage and disposal of vehicles) is amended as follows.

• (2) For subsection (2) (recovery of charges) substitute—

(2) If the place from which the vehicle is removed is in an area that is not a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions— (a) the appropriate authority is entitled to recover from any person responsible such charges as may be prescribed in respect of the removal of the vehicle; (b) the chief officer of a police force or a local authority in whose custody the vehicle is during any period is entitled to recover from any person responsible charges ascertained by reference to a prescribed scale in respect of that period; and (c) the chief officer of a police force or a local authority who dispose of the vehicle in pursuance of section 101 of this Act is entitled to recover from any person responsible charges determined in the prescribed manner in respect of its disposal. (2A) If the place from which the vehicle is removed is in an area that is a civil enforcement area for parking contraventions, the enforcement authority is entitled to recover from any person responsible such charges in respect of the removal, storage and disposal of the vehicle as they may require in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

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• (3) In subsection (8) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

“civil enforcement area for parking contraventions” and “enforcement authority” have the same meaning as in Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004;

;

• (4) In subsection (9) (application of provisions to parking places provided under letting or other arrangements), for “subsection (2)(d)” substitute “ subsection (2A) ”.

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

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In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53) (tribunals under direct supervision of Council on Tribunals), in paragraph 40 (road traffic) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) an adjudicator appointed for the purposes of Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions).

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London Local Authorities Act 1995

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In the London Local Authorities Act 1995 (c. x)—

• (a) in section 2 (interpretation), for the definition of “special parking area” substitute—

“special enforcement area” means a special enforcement area designated by order of the Secretary of State under Schedule 10 of the Traffic Management Act 2004;

;

• (b) in section 9(1) (special temporary prohibitions) for “special parking area” substitute “ special enforcement area ”.

London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003

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In section 20 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 (c. iii) (disclosure of information about identity of owner of vehicle), in subsection (2) (enactments for purposes of which disclosure may be made) for paragraphs (b) to (d) substitute—

(b) Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (civil enforcement of road traffic contraventions).

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SCHEDULE 12

Part 1 — Civil enforcement

Part 2 — Other repeals

Designation of traffic officers

Power to confer further special powers on traffic officers

Removal of certain vehicles by traffic officers

Arrangements for network management

Arrangements for network management

Duty of street authority to co-ordinate works

Duty of street authority to co-ordinate works

Directions relating to timing of street works

Duties relating to the location of unexpected apparatus

Duties relating to the location of unexpected apparatus

Restriction on works following substantial road works

Qualifications of supervisors and operatives

Restriction on works following substantial road works

Restriction on works following substantial street works

Notices requiring remedial works relating to reinstatements

Power of street authority to require undertaker to re-surface street

Inspection fees

Guidance about inspections

Orders of the Greater London Authority changing what are strategic roads

London borough council exercising powers under Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 so as to affect strategic roads

Duty of strategic highways company or local highway authority to keep records of objects in highway

Builders' skips: charge determined by reference to duration of occupation of highway

Designation of special enforcement areas

Setting the level of penalty charges

Contraventions subject to civil enforcement

Power to inspect blue badges

Application of surplus income from parking places

Financial provision

Parking contraventions

Contraventions relating to parking places in Greater London

Other parking contraventions in Greater London

Parking contraventions outside Greater London

Power to add further offences

Bus lane contraventions

London lorry ban contraventions

Moving traffic contraventions

Traffic signs subject to civil enforcement in Wales

Power to amend tables

Civil enforcement of parking contraventions relating to parking places

Civil enforcement of other parking contraventions

Variation of civil enforcement area by Mayor of London

Civil enforcement of bus lane contraventions

Civil enforcement of London lorry ban contraventions

Civil enforcement of moving traffic contraventions: London local authorities

Civil enforcement of moving traffic contraventions: Transport for London

Designation of civil enforcement areas for parking contraventions

Designation of civil enforcement areas for bus lane contraventions

Designation of civil enforcement areas for moving traffic contraventions

Charges to which this Schedule applies

Charges to be set by Transport for London or London local authorities

Supervisory role of Mayor of London

Reserve powers of Secretary of State

Publication of levels of charges

Discharge of functions by London local authorities

Charges to be set by enforcement authority

Guidelines given by appropriate national authority

Publication of levels of charges

Designation of special enforcement areas in Greater London

Variation of special enforcement area by Mayor of London

Designation of special enforcement areas outside Greater London

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

London Local Authorities Act 1995

London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003

Editorial notes

[^key-00746bbce9a2e6205013c00fa98a4ef1]: S. 82(3)(a) repealed (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 156(a), Sch. 23 Pt. 3 (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-0144682dbc85ea08e39520799c536dd5]: S. 73 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-01a9c73acbd93bdfc184e11de6d7f6bb]: S. 40(3) in force at 4.10.2004 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(d)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-01e4c8e05399b7ddb00de31c747600b5]: Sch. 7 modified (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testos Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), arts. 1, 16(6)(b) (with arts. 3(3), 5)

[^key-024e03ed059d2ac33e4fdd1e5f401df9]: Sch. 12 Pt. 2 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(h)

[^key-025d15bd0dbfcd1738231b19ae5852ea]: S. 30 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)

[^key-02964141fe25aeed557505f3e2936389]: S. 81 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-02c5b2f60fb8caedaaa3223da64adc9c]: S. 23 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)

[^key-02de0052b246627088da05bbe6ce5abb]: S. 15 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(c)

[^key-02ffb9d0af938385334eb3a77ffc057a]: S. 82 modified (temp.) by 2003 c. iii Sch. 1 para. 6(3) (as modified by SI 2007/2053 art. 8(4)(a), as added) (17.3.2008) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (Commencement No.5 and Transitional Provisions) (England) (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/757), art. 5

[^key-0384a8516cd30762fcf21fdd2c472a4f]: S. 49 in force at 29.6.2007 for specified purposes for E. and 1.4.2008 for E. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 5)

[^key-0478e2e3b2a16554ae12177a76fea97c]: Words in s. 22(3) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 141; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-051c884e9a3cc1dd3025a0332f3e1890]: Words in s. 82(2)(b) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 135; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-05bd259a7500f2db69f87b07f67a932a]: S. 77 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(d), (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-05eab66827a30257f525841ffda3c5dc]: S. 36: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 22(1) (with art. 9)

[^key-0670b453b47e320ebe81f74402c203da]: S. 51(1)-(3)(5)(7)-(9) in force at 29.6.2007 for specified purposes for E. and 1.4.2008 for E. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 6)

[^key-0678bec89d6d6ad908571c1871e68128]: Words in s. 25(2) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 144(2); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-07cb790e8cdc8b71926d0744f7ac4c19]: Sch. 11 para. 6 in force at 31.3.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(g) (with arts. 5-8) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3, 5)

[^key-07f273db9f457f808f102e1b78505df9]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(4) inserted (25.3.2013) by The Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (General Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/362), regs. 1, 28(a)

[^key-0834c65f04a63fea355c3f9a37b57fe6]: Sch. 7 para. 7 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(b) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-08a1c02a824ec498629e6539d1a38ed8]: S. 60 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(e)

[^key-08ccb771685b0b413645bb8dec8f5899]: Words in s. 34(2) substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 30.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 10 para. 7(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)

[^key-08e71b681b0b164c564818097d5b713a]: S. 33: functions made exercisable concurrently (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 23

[^key-095ed672e784d79ff2d4a618be592ed8]: S. 14 in force at 1.5.2009 for W. by S.I. 2009/1095, art. 2(c)

[^key-0a2b2e52e88038924329702933f0f8bc]: Pt. 6 applied (with modifications) (temp.) (5.10.2009) by London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 (c. 12), ss. 15(2)(3), 40(2) (with s. 40(6)); S.I. 2009/2577, art. 2

[^key-0a384e1a71db596aadf48e9c5102027d]: Sch. 11 para. 2 in force at 31.3.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(g), (with arts. 5-8) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3, 5)

[^key-0c6f2ac3e54b81a63a5c64ec117106aa]: S. 51(6) in force at 1.4.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 7)

[^key-0c8209c1155ca439e58fb69542a374bb]: S. 33: functions made exercisable concurrently (7.5.2024) by The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/402), arts. 1(3), 22(1) (with art. 9)

[^key-0d5c015e39216872d1203873316e1fba]: S. 33(2)(2A) substituted for s. 33(2) (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 30.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 10 para. 5(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)

[^key-0ea0a66e6c111fc25e9d08dc1322dc9e]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 13(4), Sch. 3

[^key-0f1b99b34185e2861f8102cebdfee9a5]: S. 92 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-0fb0f0fbc324fbc2e98e2736540f499b]: S. 5(4)(5) in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(a)

[^key-0ff19a4adfb6ef7f1dec11be5e2b0ba4]: Sch. 3 in force at 26.11.2007 for specified purposes for W. and 12.5.2008 for W. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-101215c20801c75eac311ed4929e24f4]: S. 52(1)(2)(4)(5) in force at 29.6.2007 for specified purposes for E. and 1.4.2008 for E. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 7)

[^key-101b833177e1e4fd8f85c8e3578808bf]: S. 52(3)(6)(7) in force at 1.4.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 7)

[^key-101bda80c55a7468cfbd854dddc16b75]: Sch. 7 modified (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 15(3)

[^key-114988f06a941bd3380620e31863a9ee]: Sch. 7 para. 10 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(b) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-11de716aab7df13a5cae1a6e9829d725]: S. 40(1)(2)(4)(5) in force at 26.11.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)

[^key-11e3fb40a8769113307af871899645b3]: S. 35 in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-11e5913511ce047bdf3b28a335bc6c26]: Sch. 7 modified (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), arts. 1, 16(6) (with Sch. 9)

[^key-120a38ac98ac84efe91b6eba374111a6]: S. 97 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(g)

[^key-1234ee52f69db4a6d61a66bcedc0f321]: Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(d) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-1251a3ed7d72b8b3a6934641db2cf90a]: S. 43(1) in force at 26.11.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-127702f5f58b38113c7bd970ff741eca]: S. 23 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)

[^key-1279680c04c4aefb603b995910bbd5ad]: S. 52(1)(2)(4)(5) in force at 26.11.2007 for specified purposes for W. and 1.4.2008 for W. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-131c1be2db4295e9a22dfc9795634de8]: S. 86 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-1326dd4b81d96e03c38e3bfc9ad8dedf]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 20(4), Sch. 4

[^key-135db86cf2eb378b4947dea917f484dc]: Sch. 8 para. 8(1)(2)(b)(3)-(5) in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-136bc2ac47217c06f05481eedb923cd7]: Sch. 4 in force at 26.11.2007 for specified purposes for W. and 1.4.2008 for W. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 8)

[^key-13bfb0c56dff2586c9e27a193b5f2245]: S. 82 modified (temp.) by 1996 c. ix Sch. 1 para. 9(3) (as modified by SI 2007/2053 art. 5(5), as added) (17.3.2008) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (Commencement No.5 and Transitional Provisions) (England) (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/757), art. 5

[^key-13db9a9ba2c0af1d3b4193869addf835]: S. 33A: functions made exercisable concurrently (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 11

[^key-1416f65d53014559bcfbaa63918ba66b]: Words in s. 39(3) inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 30.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 10 para. 10(3); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)

[^key-14509c07feb62404170e58b7ff1f4bb3]: Words in s. 21(6) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 140; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-14b346009f3a7d3426a7934f756578b9]: S. 45(1)(3)(4) in force at 29.6.2020 for E. by S.I. 2020/659, art. 2

[^key-1552b75336f86be43c1caf6100303339]: S. 11 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(a)

[^key-1592e9d89bf6a33b1ddcea9ea7470d9b]: S. 85 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-15ac946471aca3125e1daf66e870bd41]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (30.1.2021) by The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/112), arts. 1(2), 23(4)(7), Sch. 4

[^key-15aefee49a310f4b132b979b29704df1]: S. 24 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)

[^key-15c2cc21ea58672a233cb70abf606b06]: S. 81(3)(b)(c) substituted for s. 81(3)(b) (3.4.2006) by The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19

[^key-15d4f6403189b9a60b6b0396d9a3b640]: S. 96 in force at 29.6.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-162dc7ff04b38ede3d6451f45555c507]: S. 21 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)

[^key-163aba936d03475c9611382bfc3d2454]: Sch. 9 para. 8 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(d) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-16a45ff746f883fec4a05d4c133b7785]: S. 79 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(e) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-16ea852c54ca3cde31df9c7f872644a6]: Sch. 7 modified (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 14(7)(c) (with art. 45, Sch. 14)

[^key-179cbd66e10d882cea1751aae090adf2]: Sch. 7 modified (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), arts. 1, 56(6) (with arts. 48, 59, Sch. 14)

[^key-17e8dfdeaf318f954c871d5ad7235961]: S. 33A: functions made exercisable concurrently (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 19

[^key-18dd687ab5f314a52d13e646ad9ee256]: S. 33: functions made exercisable concurrently (with modifications) (5.2.2025) by The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/117), regs. 1(2), 19

[^key-1951e21aa042d44b1645227161649f5c]: Sch. 9 para. 5 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(d) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-1b036b6e8c666f69841b501d4de3d3b4]: S. 51(4) in force at 26.11.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 7)

[^key-1ba0bfe767f28cebc212534c785f3951]: Sch. 7 para. 5(1)(3) in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-1baa06c68c1ec658c596559c86c2d673]: Sch. 7 modified (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 18(3) (with arts. 5, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)

[^key-1c40d3ff36186c9a3f06ce6aeee80e33]: S. 4 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(a)

[^key-1c62f8e79400bf278b06b75b010f841f]: Sch. 9 para. 9 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(d) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-1c6f0449f4cebe12cdd44240ef7d15db]: S. 87A inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 53(3), 115(2)(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 2(b)

[^key-1cb0fa3e932b4a60d52c278cfdec6d9f]: S. 78A inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 53(2), 115(2)(b); S.I. 2015/994, art. 2(b)

[^key-1e7d563a7ed07b2f08833015d9c32116]: Sch. 9 para. 8 in force at 26.11.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-1f01c722b4289529d3ba0caf00888682]: S. 16 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)

[^key-1f0f67f917b4a6bb85930eb161d44c93]: Words in s. 37(1) inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 30.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 10 para. 9(2)(c); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)

[^key-1f7a8158fcf0b5f11367653829ced7b4]: S. 29 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)

[^key-1fb0148fdadc5739850a10d63545dfa7]: Sch. 7 para. 8 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(b) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)

[^key-22b212173e2c5a083cb1d67fb5f02a59]: Sch. 7 modified (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 12(8)

[^key-25625a556beae1fbc9d5421179db515f]: Sch. 12 Pt. 2 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(e)

[^key-2596f9d1250f54a3d853a74c172ee611]: Sch. 8 para. 8 in force at 31.3.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(f) (with arts. 5-8) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3, 5)

[^key-259ba439f1e0b2683d45c2e32b5dd230]: S. 74 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-25baeebcfcd88cbd90450a0bff465998]: S. 71 in force at 26.11.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-26542f2b50a9e31f9d3693185baa1998]: S. 82 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)

[^key-2758dd02becbf4ebce0de65e9ef7521b]: Sch. 7 modified (15.2.2025) by The West Burton Solar Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/116), arts. 1, 15(7) (with art. 47, Sch. 15)

[^key-283bfc3119dace3c5486082dcc2c21b8]: S. 28 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)

[^key-2a8345a85e88d10e32fafdec813a03ee]: Words in s. 34(3) substituted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 30.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 10 para. 7(4); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)

[^key-2b54078e1eaba90a09d02c6468eedb6d]: Sch. 7 modified (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 51(6)(b) (with arts. 23, 53, Sch. 9 para. 65)

[^key-2ccb1ee14ef47f7f099fd06641aa651d]: Sch. 8 para. 10: functions made exercisable concurrently (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 15

[^key-2d96f3719d38298546ce937392dce1d0]: Sch. 10 para. 2 in force at 31.3.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(c) (with arts. 5-8) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3, 5)

[^key-2df269399a0d9193690b4dae2ba2eb0d]: S. 5 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(a)

[^key-2e1d6e3374e169284278c4a67d5d6675]: Pt. 3 excluded (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 3(7) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)