LegalizeTraffic Management Act 2004
An Act to make provision for and in connection with the designation of traffic officers and their duties; to make provision in relation to the management of road networks; to make new provision for regulating the carrying out of works and other activities in the street; to amend Part 3 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Parts 9 and 14 of the Highways Act 1980; to make new provision in relation to the civil enforcement of traffic contraventions; to amend section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and for connected purposes.
S. 36 functions made exercisable concurrently (8.5.2017) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/510), arts. 1(2), 8(1)(3)
Sch. 8 para. 10: functions made exercisable concurrently (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 17
S. 33A: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 13
S. 27 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
S. 33A 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. 6; S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)
Sch. 7 para. 8(1)(2)(4) in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(ba) inserted (18.5.2018) by The Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions (Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/488), regs. 1, 2(3)(a)
Sch. 7 modified (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 23(6) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)
S. 22 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
Words in s. 23(2)(b) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 142; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Sch. 11 para. 1 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)
S. 40(3) 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. 4)
S. 73 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)
S. 44 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.
Words in Sch. 7 para. 3(2)(c) substituted (18.5.2018) by The Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions (Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/488), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)
Words in s. 31 inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 147(2); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 15 in force at 1.5.2009 for W. by S.I. 2009/1095, art. 2(c)
S. 44 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. 4)
Word in Sch. 7 para. 10(2) inserted (18.5.2018) by The Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions (Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/488), regs. 1, 3(4)(c)
S. 93 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)
Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
Words in s. 34(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. 7(2)(a); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)
Sch. 2 in force at 12.5.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
S. 93 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(h) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)
Sch. 7 modified (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), arts. 1, 17(5) (with Sch. 11 paras. 5, 22, 37, 47, 82, 110)
S. 40(1)(2) in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(d)(i) (with art. 3)
Sch. 7 modified (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 19(6)(b) (with art. 4)
S. 33A: 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
Words in s. 19(2) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 138; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 38 in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
S. 76 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)
S. 11 renumbered as s. 11(1) (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 131(2); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Pt. 3 excluded (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 3(7) (with art. 55)
S. 37 in force at 1.12.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/3184, art. 2
Sch. 11 para. 7 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)
Words in s. 86(4) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(d), Sch. 9 para. 3
S. 89 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(f) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)
S. 78 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)
S. 76 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(c) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)
Word in Sch. 7 para. 10 heading substituted (18.5.2018) by The Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions (Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/488), regs. 1, 3(4)(a)
Words in s. 26 heading substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 145; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 1 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(a)
S. 16 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
Pt. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 12
S. 86(10) inserted (26.1.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 127(4), 134(2)
S. 10 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(a)
Sch. 7 modified (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 20(6)(b) (with arts. 4, 50)
S. 10 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(a)
S. 33A functions made exercisable concurrently (8.5.2017) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/510), arts. 1(2), 8(1)(3)
Sch. 9 Pt. 2 applied in part (temp.) by 1996 c. ix s. 8 (as modified by SI 2007/2053 art. 5(4), 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
Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(ea) inserted (30.1.2012) by The Traffic Management Act 2004 (Amendment of Schedule 7) (City of Exeter) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/12), regs. 1, 2
S. 25 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)
S. 74 in force at 31.5.2022 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2022/66, arts. 1(2), 2(2)(a) (with art. 3(1)-(3))
S. 51(4) in force at 29.6.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 6)
Words in s. 24 heading substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 143; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Sch. 7 modified (9.6.2009) by Nottingham Express Transit System Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1300), arts. 1, 50(6)(b) (with Sch. 13 para. 14(2), Sch. 14 para. 19)
S. 20 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
S. 8 in force at 1.5.2009 for W. by S.I. 2009/1095, art. 2(a)
S. 88 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(f) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)
Words in s. 24(2) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 143; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Sch. 7 modified (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 15(3)
S. 31 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)
Words in s. 31 inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 147(4); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Words in s. 19(1) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 138; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Sch. 7 modified (25.4.2024) by The Network Rail (Church Fenton Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/526), arts. 1, 32(7)
Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (20.12.2023) by The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1432), arts. 1(2), 20(4), Sch. 4
S. 7 in force at 1.5.2009 for W. by S.I. 2009/1095, art. 2(a)
Sch. 7 modified (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), arts. 1, 21(3)(b) (with Sch. 14)
Sch. 7 modified (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), arts. 1, 45(4) (with art. 44, Sch. 15)
Words in s. 16(3) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 135(3); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
Sch. 7 para. 8A(2A) inserted (31.5.2022) by The Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices, Charging Guidelines and General Provisions) (England) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/71), reg. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 2(3)(b)
S. 51(6) in force at 1.4.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 6)
S. 14 in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(c)
Sch. 7 para. 2 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)
Sch. 7 para. 9 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)
S. 84 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)
Sch. 7 modified (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), arts. 1, 16(6)(b) (with art. 5)
S. 33: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/118), regs. 1(2), 14
S. 92 in force at 23.7.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1)(2)(h) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3)
Sch. 9 para. 4 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)
Sch. 10 para. 1 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)
S. 96 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(d)
S. 74 in force at 31.3.2008 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(a) (with arts. 5-8) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3, 5)
Sch. 7 modified (1.5.2025) by The Viking CCS Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/509), arts. 1(2), 17(4)(b) (with art. 41, Sch. 9)
S. 18 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)
Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
S. 98 in force at 26.10.2006 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(e)
S. 91 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)
S. 41(2) in force at 12.5.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
S. 34 in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
Words in s. 21(9) substituted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 140; S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 19 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
Ss. 32-39 applied by SI 2014/2384, arts. 10(4A), 11(5A), 16(2A) (as inserted (17.3.2015) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) (Correction) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/723), art. 1, Sch. Table 2)
S. 27 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)
Word in s. 34 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. 7(6); S.I. 2015/994, art. 9(b)
S. 60(4)(aa) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 149(3); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)
S. 20 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)
S. 42 in force at 26.11.2007 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
S. 87(3) inserted (26.1.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 127(5), 134(2)
S. 36: functions made exercisable concurrently (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 20(1)(3) (with reg. 20(6))
Sch. 7 modified (21.4.2011) by The Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1072), arts. 1, 37(4)(b)
S. 18 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
Pt. 6: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/113), arts. 1(2), 9
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(b)
Sch. 11 para. 5 in force at 31.3.2008 for W. by S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 7 para. 10(4) inserted (18.5.2018) by The Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions (Consequential Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/488), regs. 1, 3(4)(d)
S. 29 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(b)
S. 36: functions made exercisable concurrently (5.2.2025) by The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/115), regs. 1(2), 13
S. 33 functions made exercisable concurrently (8.5.2017) by The West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/510), arts. 1(2), 8(1)(3)
S. 43(1)(2)(4) in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(b)
Sch. 8 para. 9: 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
S. 77 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(c)
S. 1 in force at 1.5.2009 for W. by S.I. 2009/1095, art. 2(a)
Sch. 8 para. 9 in force at 31.5.2022 for E. by S.I. 2022/66, arts. 1(2), 2(2)(c) (with art. 3(1)-(3))
S. 98 in force at 31.5.2022 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2022/66, arts. 1(2), 2(2)(b) (with art. 3(4)-(10))
Sch. 12 Pt. 1 in force at 31.5.2022 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2022/66, arts. 1(2), 2(2)(d) (with art. 3(4)-(10))
S. 76(6) inserted (26.1.2009) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), ss. 127(2), 134(2)
S. 24 in force at 4.1.2005 for E. by S.I. 2004/3110, art. 2(a)
S. 79(5A) inserted (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), s. 20(4), Sch. 1 para. 48(2); S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(b); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(b)
Word in s. 79(7) repealed (30.6.2005 for E., 30.3.2008 for W.) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), s. 20(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2005/1676, art. 3(c); S.I. 2007/3285, art. 2(c)
Sch. 11 para. 3 in force at 23.7.2007 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 2(1), 2(2)(i) (with art. 4) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, art. 3)
Sch. 3 in force at 29.6.2007 for specified purposes for E. and 12.5.2008 for E. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
S. 35 in force at 1.4.2008 for E. by S.I. 2007/3184, art. 3
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(c)
S. 42 in force at 29.6.2007 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch.
S. 91 in force at 31.3.2008 for specified purposes for E. by S.I. 2007/2053, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(2)(d) (with arts. 5-8) (as amended (17.3.2008) by S.I. 2008/757, arts. 3, 5)
S. 95 in force at 26.10.2006 for W. by S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(d)
S. 40(4)(5) in force at 4.10.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(d)(iii) (with art. 3)
Sch. 7 para. 6 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)
Sch. 7 modified (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), arts. 1(2), 15(4) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 18)
Sch. 7 modified (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 18(4)(b)
S. 51(1)-(3)(5)(7)-(9) 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. 7)
Sch. 7 para. 4(3) inserted (29.4.2026 for specified purposes) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(6), Sch. 32 para. 8(2)
Sch. 8 para. 9(4)(a)(b) substituted for words (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 10 para. 1(2) (with s. 102)
Sch. 8 para. 9(5)(6) inserted (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 10 para. 1(3) (with s. 102)
Sch. 8 para. 10(5)-(8) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 10(5) (29.4.2026) by English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23), s. 108(1)(3), Sch. 10 para. 2(2) (with s. 102)
Sch. 7 modified (30.4.2026) by The Springwell Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/419), arts. 1, 17(8) (with art. 48)
Sch. 7 modified (24.7.2026) by The Dean Moor Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/754), arts. 1, 17(7) (with Sch. 13)
Sch. 7 modified (30.7.2026) by The One Earth Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/934), arts. 1, 16(7) (with art. 47)
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