Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/42/body
Timestamp: 2018-05-20 21:58:05
Document Index: 475896779

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 20', 'art. 3', 'art. 20', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'arts 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

s. 13 heading word inserted by S.I. 2017/1070 Sch. 3 para. 3(a)
s. 32 heading substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 2(2)
s. 5(7) words substituted by S.I. 2012/1659 Sch. 3 para. 12(2)
s. 6(7) substituted by S.I. 2017/1070 Sch. 3 para. 2(b)
s. 6(7)(a) words substituted by 2006 c. 16 Sch. 11 para. 136(a)
s. 6(7)(b) words substituted by S.I. 2013/755 Sch. 2 para. 340
s. 6(7)(e) and word repealed by 2006 c. 16 Sch. 11 para. 136(b) Sch. 12
s. 7(3)(b) substituted by S.I. 2006/958 reg. 2(2)
s. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32 Sch. 3A para. 1 (as inserted) by 2017 c. 4 Sch. 4 para. 1
s. 9(3)(a) substituted by S.I. 2006/958 reg. 2(3)
s. 11(4) amendment to earlier affecting provision S.I. 1993/1119 Sch. 2 by S.I. 2012/1659 Sch. 3 para. 32(4)
s. 12(3)(b) words inserted by 2013 c. 27 s. 25(9)
s. 13(2) excluded by 2017 c. 7 s. 53(4)
s. 14(3A) words substituted by S.I. 2017/1070 Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(a)
s. 14(3A)(a) words substituted by S.I. 2017/1070 Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(b)
s. 14(3B) omitted by S.I. 2017/1070 Sch. 3 para. 5(5)
s. 14(3D) omitted by S.I. 2017/1070 Sch. 3 para. 5(6)
s. 20(3) omitted by S.I. 2012/1659 Sch. 3 para. 12(3)
s. 20(3)(c) and word omitted by S.I. 2003/1615 Sch. 1 para. 18
s. 22(1)(b) word substituted by 2007 c. 15 Sch. 8 para. 21
s. 22(2)(b) word substituted by 2007 c. 15 Sch. 8 para. 21
s. 23(9) word substituted by 2007 c. 15 Sch. 8 para. 22(2)(a)
s. 23(9) words substituted by 2007 c. 15 Sch. 8 para. 22(2)(b)
s. 23(10) words substituted by S.I. 2006/1926 Sch. para. 6
s. 23(10) words substituted by S.I. 2007/3224 Sch. para. 5
s. 23(10) words substituted by S.I. 2009/229 Sch. 2 para. 1
s. 23(10) words substituted by S.I. 2016/992 Sch. para. 6
s. 23(10) words substituted by S.I. 2018/378 Sch. para. 8
s. 24 excluded by S.I. 2016/545 art. 5(1)(b)(ii)
s. 25(3)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2017/524 Sch. 5 para. 25(a)
s. 30(1) repealed by 2005 c. 15 Sch. 7 para. 29 Sch. 17 Pt. 2
s. 30(3) repealed by 2005 c. 15 Sch. 7 para. 29 Sch. 17 Pt. 2
s. 31(2) substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 4(2)
s. 31(4)(c) words inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 6(a)
s. 31(9A) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 6(b)
s. 31(9B) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 6(b)
s. 31(9C) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 6(b)
s. 31A(1) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(2)
s. 31A(2)(a) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(2)
s. 31A(2)(b) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(3)
s. 31A(2)(b)(i) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(4)
s. 31A(2)(b)(ii) word omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(5)
s. 31A(3) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(6)
s. 31A(7) substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 12(7)
s. 32(2)-(4) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 11 para. 2(1)
s. 40 repealed by 2005 c. 15 Sch. 17 Pt. 2
s. 41(1) words substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(2)(a)
s. 41(2)(c) words substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(2)(b)
s. 41(3) word substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(2)(c)(ii)
s. 41(3) words substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(2)(c)(i)
s. 41(7) words inserted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(2)(d)
s. 45(1) words substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(3)(a)
s. 45(4) word substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(3)(b)(ii)
s. 45(4) words substituted by S.I. 2006/557 Sch. para. 1(3)(b)(i)
s. 47 applied by S.I. 2006/1177 reg. 2(1) Sch. Pt. 1
s. 47(2) words substituted by S.I. 2006/1177 Sch. Pt. 1
s. 48 applied by S.I. 2006/1177 reg. 2(1) Sch. Pt. 1
s. 48 sidenote words substituted by S.I. 2006/1177 Sch. Pt. 1
s. 48(1)(a) words substituted by S.I. 2006/1177 Sch. Pt. 1
s. 48(8) words inserted by S.I. 2006/1177 Sch. Pt. 1
s. 50 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 14
s. 53(6) words substituted by S.I. 2009/1307 Sch. 1 para. 243
s. 62(2) repealed by 1998 c. 34 Sch. 2
s. 67 defn(s). applied by 1999 c. 29 s. 163(8)
s. 67 defn(s). applied by 1999 c. 29 s. 207(8)
s. 67 defn(s). applied by 1999 c. 29 Sch. 17 para. 9(11)
Sch. 2 para. 5(2) repealed by 2000 c. 37 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 5(4)(a)(d)(e) repealed by 2000 c. 37 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 5(6)(7) repealed by 2000 c. 37 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(b) repealed by 2000 c. 37 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 10(4)(a) repealed by 2000 c. 37 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 3 para. 5(4) repealed by 2007 asp 8 sch. 3
Part IE+W+S Orders authorising works etc
I1Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1.1.1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1
Power to make ordersE+W+S
1 Orders as to railways, tramways etc.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may make an order relating to, or to matters ancillary to, the construction or operation of a transport system of any of the following kinds, so far as it is in England and Wales—
C1S. 1 restricted (1.12.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 37(3); S.I. 1998/2789, art. 2
C2S. 1 modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I2Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
2 Extension of section 1 to other guided transport systems.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by order prescribe modes of guided transport for the purposes of section 1(1)(d) above.
I3Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
3 Orders as to inland waterways etc.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may make an order relating to, or to matters ancillary to—
(2)The Secretary of State shall not make an order under this section if in his opinion the primary object of the order could be achieved by means of an order under the M1Harbours Act 1964.
C3S. 3 restricted (1.12.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 37(3); S.I. 1998/2789, art. 2
C4S. 3 modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I4Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
4 Description of works for purposes of section 3.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by order prescribe descriptions of works for the purposes of section 3(1)(b) above.
I5Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
5 Subject-matter of orders under sections 1 and 3.E+W+S
(1)Without prejudice to the generality of sections 1 and 3 above, the matters as to which provision may be made by an order under either of those sections include those set out in Schedule 1 to this Act.
(7)Where an order under sections 104(3), 105(3) or 112 of the M2Transport Act 1968 (classification and maintenance of the British Waterways Board’s waterways, and maintenance and use of other waterways) is required so as to give effect to any proposal, no provision shall be included in an order under section 1 or 3 above which would—
I6Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
Procedure for making ordersE+W+S
6 Applications for orders under sections 1 and 3.E+W+S
(1)Subject to section 7 below, the Secretary of State shall not make an order under section 1 or 3 above except on an application made to him in accordance with rules made under this section.
[F1(2A)The power to make rules by virtue of subsection (2) above includes power to make provision for or in connection with requiring the Secretary of State in such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed in the rules to give to a person who proposes to make an application under this section an opinion on the information, if any, to be supplied in connection with that application.]
(3)Any provision made by rules as to the consultation that must be carried out before an application is made [F2, or as to the provision of information by a relevant authority to a person for the purposes of an application which the person proposes to make,] may include provision requiring compliance with general or special directions given by the Secretary of State.
[F3(7)In subsection (3) above “relevant authority” means any authority in relation to which Article 5(4) of Council Directive 85/337/EEC F4, as amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC F5, (authorities holding relevant information to make it available to the developer) applies, and includes–
(a)the Countryside Commission;
(b)the Countryside Council for Wales;
(c)a local planning authority, within the meaning of Part I of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 F6;
(d)the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and
(e)[F7English Nature.]]
F1S. 6(2A) inserted (7.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2226, art. 2(a)
F2Words in s. 6(3) inserted (7.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2226, art. 2(b).
F3S. 6(7) inserted (7.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2226, art. 2(c)
F4O.J. No. L175, 5.7.85, p.40.
F5O.J. No. L73, 14.3.97, p.5.
F61990 c. 8; Part I was amended by the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), section 187(1) and Schedule 21, paragraph 29, the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19), sections 18 and 19, and the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25), sections 67 and 78 and Schedule 10, paragraph 32(2) and (3).
F7Words in s. 6(7)(e) substituted (30.1.2001) by 2000 c. 37, ss. 73(4), 103(2), Sch. 8 para. 1(r)
C5S. 6 modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I7Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
[F86A Cases where other Member States are affectedE+W+S
(1)The power conferred on the Secretary of State by subsection (2) of section 6 above to make rules includes power to make rules for a case where an application has been made under that section and another Member State is affected by the project in question, as to–
(a)the provision by the Secretary of State to the Member State, or to authorities in, or the public of, the Member State, of documents and information relating to the application;
(b)consultation by the Secretary of State with the Member State in connection with the application; or
(c)notification by the Secretary of State to the Member State of the decision, or of matters relating to the decision, on the application.
(2)For the purposes of subsection (1) above, the cases where another Member State is affected by the project in question are those cases where–
(a)it appears to the Secretary of State that the project would be likely to have significant effects on the environment in another Member State; or
(b)that other Member State is likely to be significantly affected by the project and requests information relating to the application.]
[F9(3)“Member State” includes a state which is a contracting party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992, as adjusted by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 17th March 1993]
F8S. 6A inserted (7.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2226, art. 3
F9S. 6A(3) inserted (1.1.2001) by S.I. 2000/3199, reg. 2
7 Orders under sections 1 and 3 made otherwise than on application.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may without any application being made to him make—
C6S. 7(4) modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I8Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
8 Model clauses.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by order prescribe model provisions for incorporation in any draft orders which, in accordance with rules made under section 6 above, may be required to be submitted with applications under that section.
C7S. 8 modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I9Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
C8S. 9 modified (18.12.1996) by 1996 c. 61, s. 42
I10Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
10 Objections.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may make rules as to—
C9S. 10 modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I11Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
11 Inquiries and hearings.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may cause a public local inquiry to be held for the purposes of an application under section 6 above or a proposal by the Secretary of State to make an order by virtue of section 7 above.
(b)where the proposals include the compulsory acquisition of land, any person who, if Part II of the M3Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (notice to owners, lessees and occupiers) applied to the acquisition, would be entitled to a notice under section 12 of that Act;
and for the purposes of paragraph (a) above “local authority” means a county council, a district council, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London, the Council of the Isles of Scilly [F10, a county borough council,] and a Passenger Transport Executive.
(5)Subsections (2) to (5) of section 250 of the M4Local Government Act 1972 (attendance and evidence at, and costs of, inquiries) shall apply to an inquiry held under subsection (1) above; but—
F10Words in s. 11(4) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I, para. 34(1) (with ss. 54(5), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1
C10S. 11(4) modified (1.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1119, reg. 4(2), Sch. 2
I12Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
12 Special parliamentary procedure.E+W+S
(1)An order under section 1 or 3 above authorising a compulsory purchase shall be subject to special parliamentary procedure to the same extent as it would be, by virtue of section 18 or 19 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (or by virtue of paragraph 5 or 6 of Schedule 3 to that Act) (National Trust land, commons etc), if the purchase were authorised by an order under section 2(1) of that Act.
(2)In section 3 of the M5Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945 (petitions against orders subject to special parliamentary procedure) after subsection (4) there shall be inserted—
(c)in any other case, section 22(1) below shall have effect as if for the reference to the day on which the notice required by section 14(1)(b) is published there were substituted a reference to the day on which the order comes into operation under the M6Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945.
I13Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M61945 c. 18 (9 & 10 Geo. 6).
13 Making or refusal of orders under section 1 or 3.E+W+S
(1)Where an application has been made to the Secretary of State under section 6 above, or he proposes to make an order by virtue of section 7 above, and (in either case) the requirements of the preceding provisions of this Act in relation to any objections have been satisfied, he shall determine—
I14Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
14 Publicity for making or refusal of orders.E+W+S
(1)As soon as practicable after making a determination under section 13(1) above, the Secretary of State shall—
[F11(3A)Where a determination under section 13(1) above relates to an application or proposal to which this subsection applies, the notices under subsection (1) above shall state that, before the Secretary of State made the determination—
[F12(3AA)If, in a case where subsection (3A) has effect, an order is to be made, the notices under subsection (1) shall also contain a description of the main measures to avoid, reduce and, if possible, remedy the major adverse environmental effects.]
(3B)Subsection (3A) above applies to any application under section 6 above for an order, and any proposal to make an order by virtue of section 7 above, where the order would authorise—
(a)works or other projects in a class listed in Annex I to Council Directive 85/337/EEC F13 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, [F14as amended by Council Directive 97/11/EC,] or
(b)works or other projects in a class listed in Annex II to that Directive [F14as so amended] which are, by virtue of their nature, size or location, likely to have significant effects on the environment.
(3C)The Secretary of State shall send a copy of any notice to which subsection (3A) above applies to any person who made—
(3D)For the purposes of subsection (3A) above, “environmental statement” means a statement—
(b)which sets out particulars of the likely impact on the environment of the implementation of the order applied for or proposed.]
(7)The councils referred to in subsection (5) above are district councils, London borough councils and the Common Council of the City of London [F15but are, in relation to Wales, county councils and county borough councils].
F11S. 14(3A-3D) inserted (1.8.1995) by S.I. 1995/1541, art. 2
F12S. 14(3AA) inserted (7.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2226, art. 4(a)
F13OJ No. L175, 5.7.85 p.40.
F14Words in s. 14(3B)(a)(b) inserted (7.10.1998) by S.I. 1998/2226, art. 4(b)
F15Words in s. 14(7) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I, para. 34(2); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1
I15Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
Consents etc under other enactmentsE+W+S
15 Assimilation of procedures.E+W+S
(1)This section applies to applications made under section 6 above relating to proposals for the purposes of which the giving of a consent, permission or licence under any enactment, or the making or confirmation of an order under any enactment, is required.
C11S. 15 modified (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
I16Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
16 Town and country planning.E+W+S
(1)In section 90 of the M7Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (which gives power to deem planning permission to be granted in certain cases where development is authorised by a government department) after subsection (2) there shall be inserted—
“23Land—
(a)the compulsory acquisition of which is authorised by an order under section 1 or 3 of the Transport and Works Act 1992, or
I17Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
17 Listed buildings and conservation areas.E+W+S
In section 12 of the M8Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, after subsection (3) there shall be inserted—
I18Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M81990 c. 9.
18 Hazardous substances.E+W+S
In section 12 of the M9Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (which gives power to deem hazardous substances consent to be granted in certain cases) after subsection (2) there shall be inserted—
I19Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M91990 c. 10.
19 Coast Protection Act 1949.E+W+S
In section 35 of the M10Coast Protection Act 1949 (which excepts certain operations from the requirement to obtain the Secretary of State’s consent under section 34) in subsection (1) there shall be added after paragraph (g)—
I20Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M101949 c. 74.
20 Power to apply for, or object to, orders.E+W+S
(1)A body which has power to promote or power to oppose Bills in Parliament shall also have power to apply for, or as the case may be power to object to, orders under sections 1 and 3 above.
(2)Where the power of a body to promote or to oppose Bills is subject to any condition, then, except as provided by subsection (3) [F16or (4)]below, the corresponding power conferred on the body by subsection (1) above shall be subject to the like condition.
[F18(4)In the case of Transport for London—
F16Words in s. 20(2) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 168(1)(2) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3
F17S. 20(3)(a) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274, Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F18S. 20(4) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 168(1)(3) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3
C12S. 20 restricted (1.12.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 37(3); S.I. 1998/2789, art. 2
I21Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
21 Transport Consultative Committees.E+W+S
(1)In section 56 of the M11Transport Act 1962 (which establishes a Central Transport Consultative Committee and Area Transport Users Consultative Committees) after subsection (6) there shall be inserted—
(2)In section 41 of the M12London Regional Transport Act 1984 (which provides for the London Regional Passenger Committee to be treated as an Area Transport Users Consultative Committee for certain purposes) in subsection (2)(c) for “(7)” there shall be substituted “ (6A) ”.
I22Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M111962 c. 46.
M121984 c. 32.
22 Validity of orders under section 1 or 3.E+W+S
(1)If a person aggrieved by an order under section 1 or 3 above desires to question the validity of it, or of any provision contained in it, on the ground—
(b)that any requirement imposed by or under this Act or the M13Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1971 has not been complied with,
he may, within the period of 42 days beginning with the day on which the notice required by section 14(1)(b) above is published, make an application for the purpose to the High Court.
(b)if satisfied that the order or any provision contained in it is not within the powers of this Act, or that the interests of the applicant have been substantially prejudiced by a failure to comply with any requirement imposed by or under this Act or the M14Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1971, may quash the order or any provision contained in it, either generally or in so far as it affects any property of the applicant.
(3)Subject to subsections (1) and (2) above, an order under section 1 or 3 above shall not, either before or after it has been made, be questioned in any legal proceedings whatever.
I23Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M131971 c. 62.
M141971 c. 62.
23 Exercise of Secretary of State’s functions by appointed person.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe classes of application which are to be dealt with by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose instead of by the Secretary of State.
(9)The M15Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1971 shall apply to a local inquiry or other hearing by a person appointed under this section as it applies to a statutory inquiry held by the Secretary of State, but as if in section 12(1) of that Act (statement of reasons for decisions) the reference to any decision taken by the Secretary of State were a reference to a decision taken by an appointed person.
(10)Where a person appointed under this section is an officer of the [F19the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department for Transport], the [F20Department of Trade and Industry] or the Welsh Office, his functions shall be treated for the purposes of the M16Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967—
[F21(a)if he was appointed by the Secretary of State for the time being having general responsibility in transport matters in relation to England, as functions of the Department for Transport;
(c)if he was appointed by the Secretary of State for the time being having general responsibility in energy matters, as functions of the [F20Department of Trade and Industry];
F19Words in s. 23(10) substituted (25.11.2002) by The Transfer of Functions (Transport, Local Government and the Regions) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2626), art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 20(a)
F20Words in s. 23(10) substituted (5. 7. 1992) by S.I. 1992/1314, art. 3(3), Sch. para. 2(b).
F21S. 23(10)(a)(b) substituted (25.11.2002) for s. 23(10)(a) by The Transfer of Functions (Transport, Local Government and the Regions) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2626), art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 20(b)
I24Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M151971 c. 62.
M161967 c. 13.
24 Private legislation procedure in Scotland.E+W+S
In section 1 of the M17Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936 (which requires the promotion of Provisional Orders rather than Private Bills in connection with powers relating to Scotland), in subsection (4) (which provides an exception from the requirement in certain cases relating to Scotland and elsewhere if the promotion of a Private Bill would be more appropriate than the promotion of a Private Bill and a Provisional Order) after the words “Provisional Order” there shall be inserted the words “ (or a Provisional Order and an order under section 1 or 3 of the Transport and Works Act 1992) ”.
I25Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
M171936 c. 52.
25 Crown land.E+W+S
I26Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1.
Part IIE+W+S Safety of railways etc
CHAPTER IE+W+S Offences involving drink or drugs
I27Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7.12.1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a)
26 Transport systems to which Chapter I applies.E+W+S
(1)This Chapter applies to transport systems of any of the following kinds—
(c)a system which uses another mode of guided transport and is specified for the purposes of this Chapter by an order made by the Secretary of State.
(2)This Chapter shall not apply to a transport system unless it is used, or is intended to be used, wholly or partly for the carriage of members of the public.
(3)The power to make orders under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument, which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
I28Pt. II ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
27 Offences involving drink or drugs on transport systems.E+W+S
(1)If a person works on a transport system to which this Chapter applies—
(a)as a driver, guard, conductor or signalman or in any other capacity in which he can control or affect the movement of a vehicle, or
(b)in a maintenance capacity or as a supervisor of, or look-out for, persons working in a maintenance capacity,
when he is unfit to carry out that work through drink or drugs, he shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)If a person works on a transport system to which this Chapter applies—
after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in his breath, blood or urine exceeds the prescribed limit, he shall be guilty of an offence.
(3)For the purposes of this section, a person works on a transport system in a maintenance capacity if his work on the system involves maintenance, repair or alteration of—
(a)the permanent way or other means of guiding or supporting vehicles,
(b)signals or any other means of controlling the movement of vehicles, or
(c)any means of supplying electricity to vehicles or to the means of guiding or supporting vehicles,
or involves coupling or uncoupling vehicles or checking that they are working properly before they are used on any occasion.
(4)For the purposes of subsection (1) above, a person shall be taken to be unfit to carry out any work if his ability to carry out that work properly is for the time being impaired.
I29Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
28 Offences by operators of transport systems.E+W+S
(1)If a person commits an offence under section 27 above, the responsible operator shall also be guilty of an offence.
(2)In this section “the responsible operator” means—
(a)in a case where the transport system on which the offence under section 27 above is committed has only one operator, that operator;
(b)in a case where the transport system on which the offence under section 27 above is committed has more than one operator, whichever of them is responsible for the work giving rise to the offence.
(3)No offence is committed under subsection (1) above if the responsible operator has exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission on the transport system of any offence under section 27 above.
(4)If a person commits an offence under section 27 above in the course of his employment with a person other than the responsible operator, his employer shall (without prejudice to any liability of that operator under subsection (1) above) also be guilty of an offence.
(5)No offence is committed under subsection (4) above if the employer has exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission on the transport system by any of his employees of any offence under section 27 above.
I30Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
Police powers etcE+W+S
29 Breath tests.E+W+S
(1)Where a constable in uniform has reasonable cause to suspect—
(a)that a person working on a transport system to which this Chapter applies in any capacity mentioned in section 27(1) and (2) above has alcohol in his body, or
(b)that a person has been working on a transport system to which this Chapter applies in any capacity mentioned in section 27(1) and (2) above with alcohol in his body and still has alcohol in his body,
he may require that person to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test.
(2)Where an accident or dangerous incident occurs on a transport system to which this Chapter applies, a constable in uniform may require a person to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test if he has reasonable cause to suspect that—
(a)at the time of the accident or incident that person was working on the transport system in a capacity mentioned in section 27(1) and (2) above, and
(b)an act or omission of that person while he was so working may have been a cause of the accident or incident.
(3)In subsection (2) above “dangerous incident” means an incident which in the constable’s opinion involved a danger of death or personal injury.
(4)A person may be required under subsection (1) or subsection (2) above to provide a specimen either at or near the place where the requirement is made or, if the requirement is made under subsection (2) above and the constable making the requirement thinks fit, at a police station specified by the constable.
(5)A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to provide a specimen of breath when required to do so in pursuance of this section shall be guilty of an offence.
I31Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
30 Powers of arrest and entry.E+W+S
(1)A constable may arrest a person without warrant if he has reasonable cause to suspect that that person is or has been committing an offence under section 27(1) above.
(a)as a result of a breath test under section 29 above he has reasonable cause to suspect that the proportion of alcohol in that person’s breath or blood exceeds the prescribed limit, or
(b)that person has failed to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test when required to do so in pursuance of section 29 above and the constable has reasonable cause to suspect that he has alcohol in his body.
(3)For the purpose of arresting a person under subsection (1) above, a constable may enter (if need be by force) any place where that person is or where the constable, with reasonable cause, suspects him to be.
(4)A constable may, for the purpose of—
(a)requiring a person to provide a specimen of breath under section 29(2) above in the case of an accident which the constable has reasonable cause to suspect involved the death of, or injury to, another person, or
(b)arresting a person in such a case under subsection (2) above,
enter (if need be by force) any place where that person is or where the constable, with reasonable cause, suspects him to be.
I32Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
31 Provision of specimens for analysis.E+W+S
(1)In the course of an investigation into whether a person has committed an offence under section 27 above, a constable may require him—
(2)A requirement under this section to provide specimens of breath shall only be made at a police station.
(3)A requirement under this section to provide a specimen of blood or urine shall only be made at a police station or at a hospital; and it shall not be made at a police station unless subsection (4) below applies.
(a)the constable making the requirement has reasonable cause to believe that for medical reasons a specimen of breath cannot be provided or should not be required,
(b)at the time the requirement is made, either a device (or reliable device) of the type mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above is not available at the police station or it is for any other reason not practicable to use such a device there, F22. . .
[F23(bb)a device of the type mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above has been used at the police station but the constable who required the specimens of breath has reasonable cause to believe that the device has not produced a reliable indication of the proportion of alcohol in the breath of the person concerned, or]
(c)the suspected offence is one under section 27(1) above and the constable making the requirement has been advised by a medical practitioner that the condition of the person required to provide the specimen might be due to a drug.
(5)A person may be required to provide a specimen of blood or urine in pursuance of this section notwithstanding that he has already provided or been required to provide two specimens of breath.
(6)If the provision of a specimen other than a specimen of breath may be required in pursuance of this section, the question whether it is to be a specimen of blood or a specimen of urine shall be decided by the constable making the requirement; but if a medical practitioner is of the opinion that for medical reasons a specimen of blood cannot or should not be taken, the specimen shall be a specimen of urine.
(7)A specimen of urine shall be provided within one hour of the requirement for its provision being made and after the provision of a previous specimen of urine.
(8)A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to provide a specimen when required to do so in pursuance of this section shall be guilty of an offence.
(9)A constable shall, on requiring a person to provide a specimen in pursuance of this section, warn him that a failure to provide it may render him liable to prosecution.
[F24(9A)In this section “health care professional” means a person (other than a medical practitioner) who is—
(9C)An order under subsection (9A)(b) shall be made by statutory instrument; and any such statutory instrument shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]
F22Word in s. 31(4)(b) repealed (4.7.1996) (but with effect (1.4.1997) as mentioned in s. 63(3)) by 1996 c. 25, ss. 63(2)(3), 80, Sch. 5 para. 2 Table 5 (with s. 78(1)); S.I. 1997/682, art. 2
F23S. 31(4)(bb) inserted (4.7.1996) (but with effect (1.4.1997) as mentioned in s. 63(3)) by 1996 c. 25, ss. 63(2)(3) (with s. 78(1)); S.I. 1997/682, art. 2
F24S. 31(9A)-(9C) inserted (1.10.2002 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 58(3) 108(2); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 4(d)
I33Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
[F2531A Specimens of blood taken from persons incapable of consentingE+W+S
F25S. 31A inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 58(4); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)
32 Choice of specimens of breath.E+W+S
(1)Of any two specimens of breath provided by a person in pursuance of section 31 above, the one with the lower proportion of alcohol in the breath shall be used and the other shall be disregarded.
(2)But if the specimen with the lower proportion of alcohol contains no more than 50 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, the person who provided it may claim that it should be replaced by such specimen as may be required under section 31(6) above and, if he then provides such a specimen, neither specimen of breath shall be used.
(3)The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute another proportion of alcohol in the breath for that specified in subsection (2) above.
(4)The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument; and no such regulations shall be made unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
I34Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
33 Protection for hospital patients.E+W+S
(1)While a person is at a hospital as a patient, he shall not be required to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test or to provide a specimen for a laboratory test unless the medical practitioner in immediate charge of his case has been notified of the proposal to make the requirement; and—
[F26(1A)While a person is at a hospital as a patient, no specimen of blood shall be taken from him under section 31A of this Act and he shall not be required to give his permission for a laboratory test of a specimen taken under that section unless the medical practitioner in immediate charge of his case—
(b)in a case falling within subsection (1A), that the taking of the specimen, the requirement or the warning required by section 31A(5) of this Act would be so prejudicial.]
(3)A person shall not be arrested under section 30(2) above while he is at a hospital as a patient.
F26S. 33(1A)(2) substituted (1.10.2002) for s. 33(2) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 58(5); S.I. 2002/2360, art. 2(d)(v)
I35Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
Evidence in proceedings for offences under section 27E+W+S
34 Use of specimens in proceedings.E+W+S
(1)In proceedings for any offence under section 27 above—
(a)evidence of the proportion of alcohol or any drug in a specimen of breath, blood or urine provided by [F27or taken from] the accused shall be taken into account, and
(b)it shall be assumed that the proportion of alcohol in the accused’s breath, blood or urine at the time of the alleged offence was not less than in the specimen.
(2)That assumption shall not be made if the accused proves—
(a)that he consumed alcohol before he provided the specimen [F28or had it taken from him] and after he had stopped work on the occasion of the alleged offence, and
(b)that, had he not done so, the proportion of alcohol in his breath, blood or urine would not have exceeded the prescribed limit and, where the offence alleged is an offence of being unfit to carry out the work in question through drink, would not have been such as to impair his ability to carry out that work properly.
(3)Where, at the time a specimen of blood or urine was provided by the accused, he asked to be provided with such a specimen, evidence of the proportion of alcohol or any drug found in the specimen shall not be admissible in the proceedings on behalf of the prosecution unless—
[F29(3A)Where a specimen of blood was taken from the accused under section 31A, evidence of the proportion of alcohol or any drug found in the specimen is not admissible on behalf of the prosecution in the proceedings unless—
F27Words in s. 34(1)(a) inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 58(6); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)
F28Words in s. 34(2)(a) inserted (1.10.2002) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 58(7); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)
F29S. 34(3A) inserted (1.10.2002) by virtue of Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), s. 58(8); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)
I36Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
35 Documentary evidence as to specimens.E+W+S
(1)In proceedings for any offence under section 27 above, evidence of the proportion of alcohol in a specimen of breath may be given by the production of a document (or documents) purporting to be—
(a)a statement automatically produced by the device by which the proportion of alcohol in the specimen was measured, and
(b)a certificate signed by a constable (which may but need not be contained in the same document as the statement) that the specimen was provided by the accused at the date and time shown in the statement.
(2)In such proceedings, evidence of the proportion of alcohol or a drug in a specimen of blood or urine may be given by the production of a document purporting to be a certificate signed by an authorised analyst identifying the specimen and stating the proportion of alcohol or drug found in it.
(3)In such proceedings, evidence that a specimen of blood was taken from the accused with his consent by a medical practitioner may be given by the production of a document purporting to be a certificate to that effect signed by the practitioner.
(4)A document such as is mentioned in subsection (1) above shall be admissible in evidence on behalf of the prosecution in pursuance of this section only if a copy of it either was handed to the accused when the document was produced or was served on him not later than seven days before the hearing.
(5)A document such as is mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) above shall be admissible in evidence on behalf of the prosecution in pursuance of this section only if a copy of it was served on the accused not later than seven days before the hearing.
(6)A document purporting to be a certificate (or so much of a document as purports to be a certificate) shall not be admissible in evidence on behalf of the prosecution in pursuance of this section if the accused, not later than three days before the hearing or within such further time as the court may in special circumstances allow, has served notice on the prosecutor requiring the attendance at the hearing of the person by whom the document purports to be signed.
(7)In this section “served” means served personally or sent by registered post or recorded delivery service.
(8)In subsection (2) above “authorised analyst” means—
(a)any person possessing the qualifications prescribed by regulations made under section 76 of the M18Food Act 1984 or section 27 of the M19Food and Drugs (Scotland) Act 1956 as qualifying persons for appointment as public analysts under those Acts, or
(b)any other person authorised by the Secretary of State to make analyses for the purposes of this section.
I37Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
M181984 c. 30.
M191956 c. 30.
PenaltiesE+W+S
36 Penalties.E+W+S
(1)A person guilty of any offence under this Chapter other than an offence under section 29(5) above shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under section 29(5) above shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
I38Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
Miscellaneous and supplementaryE+W+S
37 Special provision for Scotland.E+W+S
(1)Section 30(3) and (4) above shall not extend to Scotland, and nothing in those subsections shall affect any rule of law in Scotland concerning the right of a constable to enter any premises for any purpose.
(2)In proceedings for any offence under section 27 above in Scotland—
(a)a document produced in evidence on behalf of the prosecution in pursuance of section 35 above and, where the person by whom the document was signed is called as a witness, the evidence of that person, shall be sufficient evidence of the facts stated in the document, and
(b)a written execution purporting to be signed by the person who handed to or served on the accused or the prosecutor a copy document or notice under section 35 above, together with, where appropriate, a post office receipt for the relevant registered or recorded delivery letter, shall be sufficient evidence of the handing or service of the copy document or notice.
I39Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
38 Interpretation of Chapter I.E+W+S
“breath test” means a preliminary test for the purpose of obtaining, by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State, an indication whether the proportion of alcohol in a person’s breath or blood is likely to exceed the prescribed limit;
“hospital” means an institution which provides medical or surgical treatment for in-patients or out-patients.
(2)In this Chapter “the prescribed limit” means, as the case may require—
(a)35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath,
(b)80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, or
(c)107 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine,
[F30(2A)In this Chapter “registered health care professional” means a person (other than a medical practitioner) who is—
(2C)An order under subsection (2A)(b) shall be made by statutory instrument; and any such statutory instrument shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]
(3)For the purposes of this Chapter, it is immaterial whether a person who works on a transport system does so in the course of his employment, under a contract for services, voluntarily or otherwise.
(4)For the purposes of this Chapter, a person does not provide a specimen of breath for a breath test or for analysis unless the specimen—
(5)For the purposes of this Chapter, a person provides a specimen of blood if and only if he consents to its being taken by a medical practitioner and it is so taken.
(6)The power to make regulations under subsection (2) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument; and no such regulations shall be made unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
F30S. 38(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.10.2002 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30), ss. 58(10), 108(2) ; S.I. 2002/2306, art. 4(d)
I40Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
39 Amendment of scope of offences involving drink or drugs under Road Traffic Act 1988.E+W+S
The following section shall be inserted in the M20Road Traffic Act 1988 after section 192—
“192A Tramcars and other guided vehicles: drink and drugs.
“vehicle” includes mobile traction unit.”
I41Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
40 Consequential amendment.E+W+S
In section 17 of the M21Railway Regulation Act 1842 (punishment of persons employed on railways guilty of misconduct) the words “who shall be found drunk while so employed upon the said railway” shall be omitted.
I42Pt. II Ch. 1 (ss. 26-40) wholly in force at 7. 12. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(a).
M211842 c. 55.
Chapter IIE+W+S Other safety provisions
41 Approval of works, plant and equipment.E+W+S
(1)For the purpose of securing the safe operation of railways, tramways, trolley vehicle systems and prescribed systems of guided transport, the Secretary of State may make regulations requiring that his approval be obtained before—
(a)new works, plant or equipment are first brought into use, or
(c)may include provision prohibiting the giving of false information to the Secretary of State.
(3)Regulations under this section may make different provision for different cases, and may include provision authorising the Secretary of State—
either in the case of any particular works, plant, equipment or alterations, or in the case of works, plant, equipment or alterations of such descriptions as he may determine.
(4)Regulations under this section may provide that any person who without reasonable cause contravenes any specified provision of the regulations, or does so in specified circumstances, shall be guilty of an offence under this section.
(5)Where the commission by any person of an offence under this section is due to the act or default of some other person, that other person shall be guilty of the offence, and a person may be charged with and convicted of the offence by virtue of this subsection whether or not proceedings are taken against the first-mentioned person.
“equipment” includes vehicles;
“prescribed systems of guided transport” means systems using a mode of guided transport prescribed by regulations under this section.
(8)The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument, which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
C13Ss. 41-45: Power to repeal or modify conferred (2.2.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 117(4)(m)(6), 150(1)(e); S.I. 1994/202, art. 2
Ss. 41-45 amended (2.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 117(1)(6),(with S.I. 1990/1380, arts 3,4); S.I. 1994/202, art. 2
C14S. 41: transfer of functions (in part) (10.5.1997) by S.I. 1997/553, reg. 10(1)(a)
I43S. 41 wholly in force at 31. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.
F3142 Inspectors.E+W+S
F31S. 42 repealed (10.5.1997) by S.I. 1997/553, art. 12(1), Sch. Pt. I
F3243 Accidents etc.E+W+S
F32S. 43 repealed (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3163, reg. 14(1)
F3344 Accidents etc: consequential amendments.E+W+S
F33S. 44 repealed (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/3163, reg. 14(1)
F3445 Directions limiting speeds and loads.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may give a direction under this section to any person carrying on an undertaking which includes the provision of transport services on a railway, tramway or system using any other mode of guided transport.
(4)Before giving a direction under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult the person to whom he proposes to give it.
F34S. 45: transfer of powers (10.5.1997) by S.I. 1997/553, reg. 10(1)(a)
C15Ss. 41-45: Power to repeal or modify conferred (2.2.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 117(4)(m)(6), 150(1)(e); S.I. 1994/202, art. 2
I44S. 45 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
46 Directions requiring insurance.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may give a direction under this section to an operator of a railway, tramway, trolley vehicle system or system using any other mode of guided transport.
(2)A direction under this section may require the person to whom it is given to ensure that there are at all times in force such policies of insurance against liability in respect of death or personal injury as comply with the requirements of the direction.
(3)Before giving a direction under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult the person to whom he proposes to give it.
(4)If a direction under this section is contravened, the person to whom the direction was given shall be guilty of an offence.
I45S. 46 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
Rail crossingsE+W+S
47 Stopping up and diversion of crossings.E+W+S
(1)Schedule 2 to this Act (which amends the M22Highways Act 1980 so as to provide for the stopping up or diversion of footpaths and bridleways crossing railways and tramways) shall have effect.
(2)Where a public right of way over a footpath or bridleway where it crosses a railway or tramway is extinguished by an order under sections 118 to 119A of the Highways Act 1980, any obligation (however imposed) to maintain the crossing for the benefit of the public shall cease to have effect.
I46S. 47 wholly in force; s. 47 not in force at Royal Assent see S. 70(1); s. 47(1) in force for certain purposes at 22. 12. 1992 by S.I. 1992/3144, art. 2; s. 47(1)(2) wholly in force at 31. 1. 1993 by S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.
48 Footpaths and bridleways over railways.E+W+S
(a)a public right of way over a footpath or bridleway crosses a railway or tramway otherwise than by a tunnel or bridge,
(b)the operator of the railway or tramway has made a closure or diversion application in respect of the crossing, and
(c)in the opinion of the Secretary of State the crossing constitutes a danger to members of the public using it or likely to use it.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order require the operator to provide a tunnel or a bridge, or to improve an existing tunnel or bridge, to carry the path or way over or under the railway or tramway at or reasonably near to the crossing to which the closure or diversion application relates.
(3)An order under this section may include particulars as to the tunnel or bridge which is to be provided or as to the improvements which are to be made.
(4)The Secretary of State shall not make an order under this section after the end of the period of two years beginning with the day on which the closure or diversion application is made, and not less than two months before making an order he shall give written notice of his proposal to make the order to the operator and to each local authority in whose area the crossing (or any proposed new crossing) is situated.
(5)A notice given under subsection (4) above must be accompanied by a draft of the proposed order under this section; and any order eventually made may include modifications of the draft.
(6)An operator shall not be regarded as in breach of a duty imposed by an order under this section if he has used his best endeavours to comply with the order.
(7)Where an operator is required by an order under this section to provide or improve a bridge or tunnel, but is unable to do so because he does not have the powers or rights (including rights over land) needed for the purpose, he shall not be taken to have used his best endeavours to comply with the order unless he has used his best endeavours to obtain those powers or rights (whether by means of an order under section 1 above or otherwise).
“bridleway” has the same meaning as in the Highways Act 1980;
“closure or diversion application” means—
(a)an application made under section 6 above, or
(b)a request made in accordance with section 120(3A)(b) of the M23Highways Act 1980,
for an order by virtue of which a public right of way would be extinguished or diverted;
“local authority” means a county council, a district council, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London, [F35, a county borough council,] a parish or community council and a parish meeting of a parish not having a separate parish council;
“operator”, in relation to a railway or tramway, means any person carrying on an undertaking which includes maintaining the permanent way.
F35S. 48: words inserted into definition (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(1), Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 34(3) (with ss. 54(5), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3 Sch. 1
I47S. 48 wholly in force at 31. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.
49 Securing of gates and barriers.E+W+S
(1)Section 75 of the M24Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 and section 68 of the M25Railways Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (which make it an offence for any person to fail to fasten gates) shall be amended as follows.
(2)After the word “gate” there shall be inserted the words “ or to lower any barrier ”.
(3)For the words “not exceeding” onwards there shall be substituted the words “ not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. ”
I48S. 49 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
M241845 c. 20.
M251845 c. 33.
50 Orders under Transport Act 1968.E+W+S
—Section 124 of the M26Transport Act 1968 (which gives the Secretary of State power to impose obligations in respect of level crossings), in its application in England and Wales, shall cease to have effect.
51 Amendment of Level Crossings Act 1983.E+W+S
—In section 1 of the M27Level Crossings Act 1983 (safety arrangements at level crossings) in subsection (11), for the definition of “operator” there shall be substituted—
““operator”, in relation to a crossing, means any person carrying on an undertaking which includes maintaining the permanent way;”
I49S. 51 wholly in force at 31. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.
M271983 c. 16.
Signs and barriers at private crossingsE+W+S
52 Placing of signs and barriers.E+W+S
(1)Subject to any directions under subsection (2) below, the operator of a railway or tramway which is crossed in any place by a private road or path may cause or permit crossing signs or barriers of a character—
(a)prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State, or
(b)otherwise authorised by him,
(2)The Secretary of State may give directions to the operator of a railway or tramway which is crossed in any place by a private road or path for the placing of crossing signs or barriers of a character specified in the directions on or near the road or path near the crossing.
53 Rights to enter land.E+W+S
(1)The operator of a railway or tramway shall not enter or do anything on any land for the purpose of exercising his powers under section 52(1) above except—
(b)in accordance with an authorisation given by the Secretary of State under subsection (4) below.
(2)Where the operator of a railway or tramway proposes to enter or do anything on any land for the purpose of exercising his powers under section 52(1) above but has not obtained the consent of every owner of the land to his proposals (after making reasonable efforts to do so), he shall serve on every owner whose consent he has not obtained a notice giving details of the proposals and stating that—
(a)he is referring the proposals to the Secretary of State for a decision as to whether or not they should be carried out, and
(b)in making that decision, the Secretary of State will consider any written representations made to him by the owner within the period of forty-two days beginning with the date of the notice.
(3)Where subsection (2) above applies, the operator shall—
(a)submit a copy of every notice served by him under that subsection to the Secretary of State, and
(b)provide the Secretary of State with such further information about the proposals as he may require.
(4)Where proposals are referred to the Secretary of State under this section, he shall after the expiry of the period of forty-two days beginning with the date of the latest notice served under subsection (2) above and after considering any representations made to him in accordance with that subsection—
(a)authorise the operator to carry out the proposals (either without modifications or with such modifications as the Secretary of State may specify), or
and shall serve notice of his decision on every owner served with a notice under subsection (2) above.
(5)Any authorisation under subsection (4) above may be given subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State may specify, including conditions that compensation shall be payable by the operator.
(6)Any dispute as to the amount of any compensation payable by virtue of subsection (5) above shall be referred to and determined by the Lands Tribunal or, in relation to land in Scotland, the Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
(7)The operator of a railway or tramway may enter any land and do anything necessary on it (without the consent of the owners of the land) for the purpose of—
(a)complying with any directions given under section 52(2) above, or
(b)maintaining a crossing sign or barrier lawfully placed on or near a private road or path near a place where it crosses the railway or tramway.
(8)The Secretary of State may enter any land and do anything necessary on it (without the consent of the owners of the land) for the purpose of exercising his powers under section 54(1) below.
(9)In this section “owner”—
(a)in relation to any land in England and Wales, means a person, other than a mortgagee not in possession, who is for the time being entitled to dispose of the fee simple (whether in possession or reversion) and includes also a person holding, or entitled to the rents and profits of, the land under a tenancy, other than a tenancy for a month or any period less than a month;
(b)in relation to any land in Scotland, means a person who, under the Land Clauses Acts, would be entitled to sell and convey land to the promoters of an undertaking and includes also a person who is or would be entitled to receive the rent of the land under a tenancy, other than a tenancy for a month or any period less than a month.
54 Default powers of Secretary of State.E+W+S
(1)If the operator of a railway or tramway fails—
(a)to comply with a direction given under section 52(2) above, or
(b)to maintain a crossing sign or barrier lawfully placed on or near a private road or path near a place where it crosses the railway or tramway,
the Secretary of State may himself carry out the work required by the direction or necessary to maintain the crossing sign or barrier.
(2)Any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in doing so shall be recoverable by him from the operator.
(3)A direction given under section 52(2) above—
(a)if relating to a private road or path in England and Wales, shall be enforceable on the application of the Secretary of State by an order of mandamus;
(b)if relating to a private road or path in Scotland, shall be enforceable by order of the Court of Session on an application by [F36the appropriate Law Officer within the meaning of section 4A of the Crown Suits (Scotland) Act 1857]under section 45 of the M28 Court of Session Act 1988.
F36Words in s. 54(3)(b) inserted (20.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1042, art. 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 9
M281988 c. 36.
55 Offence of failing to comply with sign.E+W+S
(1)A person who fails to comply with any requirement, restriction or prohibition conveyed by a crossing sign lawfully placed on or near a private road or path near a place where it crosses a railway or tramway shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)In any proceedings for an offence under this section, a crossing sign on or near a private road or path near a place where it crosses a railway or tramway shall be taken to have been lawfully placed there unless the contrary is proved.
(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
56 Interpretation of sections 52 to 55.E+W+S
(1)In sections 52 to 55 above (and this section)—
“crossing sign”, in relation to a private road or path and any place where it crosses a railway or tramway, means—
“lawfully placed” means placed in accordance with sections 52 to 54 above;
(2)In the case of a railway or tramway which has more than one operator, the powers conferred by sections 52 to 54 above shall only be exercisable by or in relation to the operator carrying on the undertaking which includes maintaining the permanent way.
Chapter IIIE+W+S Supplementary
57 Duty to consult.E+W+S
It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State, before he makes regulations under section 32, 38(2), 41 or 43 above, to consult such organisations as he considers to be representative of persons who will be affected by the regulations.
C16Ss. 57, 58 amended (2.2.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 117(5)(6); S.I. 1994/202, art. 2
I50S. 57 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
58 Prosecutions.E+W+S
No proceedings shall be instituted in England and Wales in respect of an offence under this Part except by or with the consent of the Secretary of State or the Director of Public Prosecutions.
C17Ss. 57, 58 amended (2.2.1994) by 1993 c. 43, s. 117(5)(6); S.I. 1994/202, art. 2
I51S. 58 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
I52S. 59 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
TramwaysE+W+S
I53S. 60 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
61 Amendment of Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.E+W+S
(1)The M29Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 shall be amended as follows.
(2)In section 24 (regulation of conduct of drivers, inspectors and conductors)—
(a)at the end of subsection (1) there shall be added the words “and
(c)drivers, inspectors and conductors of tramcars”;
(b)in subsection (2), after the word “driver” there shall be inserted the words “ of a public service vehicle ”.
(3)In section 25(1) (regulation of conduct of passengers) after the words “public service vehicles” there shall be inserted the words “ or tramcars ”, and after the words “public service vehicle” wherever they occur there shall be inserted the words “ or tramcar ”.
(4)In section 27(1) (returns to be provided by persons operating public service vehicles) after the words “public service vehicles” there shall be inserted the words “ or tramcars ”.
(5)In section 60(1) (general power to make regulations)—
(a)at the end of paragraph (j) (carriage of luggage and goods on public service vehicles) there shall be added the words “ or tramcars ”;
(b)in paragraph (k) (custody of property left on a public service vehicle) after the word “vehicle” there shall be inserted the words “ or tramcar ”.
(6)After subsection (1A) of section 60 there shall be inserted—
“(1B)Regulations made under any provision of this Act and applying to tramcars may amend or exclude any provision of an Act or instrument of local application whose subject-matter is the same as that of the regulations.”
I54S. 61 wholly in force at 31. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.
M291981 c. 14.
62 Exclusion of hackney carriage legislation.E+W+S
(1)In section 4 of the M30Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869 (interpretation) in the definition of “hackney carriage”, for the words “not a stage carriage” there shall be substituted the words “ neither a stage carriage nor a tramcar ”.
(2)In section 4 of the M31London Cab Act 1968 (display of signs etc) in subsection (5) in the definition of “private hire-car”, after the words “public service vehicle” there shall be inserted the words “ or tramcar ”.
(3)In section 80 of the M32Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (interpretation) in subsection (1) in the definition of “private hire vehicle”, after the words “London cab” there shall be inserted the words “ or tramcar ”.
M301869 c. 115.
M311968 c. 7.
M321976 c. 57.
HarboursE+W+S
63 Harbours.E+W+S
(1)The M33Harbours Act 1964 shall have effect with the amendments set out in Schedule 3 to this Act.
(2)In section 37 of the M34Docks and Harbours Act 1966 (which gives to harbour authorities powers to acquire harbour businesses, and to subscribe for or acquire securities of bodies engaged, or to be engaged, in harbour businesses)—
(a)in subsection (1), for the words “harbour operations” and the words “such operations” there shall be substituted the words “ activities relating to harbours ”;
(b)in subsection (2), for the words “harbour operations” there shall be substituted the words “ activities relating to harbours ”;
“(2A)Nothing in subsection (2) above shall be construed as authorising a harbour authority to delegate to another body any function that it could not delegate apart from that subsection.”
(d)subsection (3) shall be omitted.
(3)In section 35 of the M35Coast Protection Act 1949 (which excepts certain operations from the requirement to obtain the Secretary of State’s consent under section 34) in subsection (1) there shall be added after paragraph (h)—
“(i)any operations authorised by an order under section 14 or 16 of the Harbours Act 1964.”
I55S. 63 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 (subject to restrictions affecting certain Orders) see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, arts. 2, 3, Sch.
M341966 c. 28.
M351949 c. 74.
64 Maintenance of footpaths and bridleways.E+W+S
(1)Section 36 of the M36Highways Act 1980 (highways maintainable at public expense) shall be amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2), at the end of paragraph (c), the word “and” shall be omitted.
(3)After paragraph (d) of subsection (2), there shall be added—
“(e)a highway, being a footpath or bridleway, created in consequence of a rail crossing diversion order, or of an order made under section 14 or 16 of the Harbours Act 1964, or of an order made under section 1 or 3 of the Transport and Works Act 1992.”
“(3A)Paragraph (e) of subsection (2) above shall not apply to a footpath or bridleway, or to any part of a footpath or bridleway, which by virtue of an order of a kind referred to in that subsection is maintainable otherwise than at the public expense.”
I56S. 64 wholly in force at 31. 1. 1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.
(a)the M37General Pier and Harbour Act 1861;
(b)in the M38Tramways Act 1870—
(c)the M39Military Tramways Act 1887;
(d)the M40Railways (Electrical Power) Act 1903;
(e)the M41Fishery Harbours Act 1915;
(f)section 220(1)(a) of the M42Insolvency Act 1986.
(2)In the M43Coast Protection Act 1949, in sections 2(8)(a) and 17(8)(b), for the words “to which the Fishery Harbours Act 1915 applies” there shall be substituted the words “which is a fishery harbour for the purposes of section 21 of the M44Sea Fish Industry Act 1951”.
I57S. 65 partly in force; s. 65 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(1); s. 65(1)(a)(e)(2) in force at 15. 7. 1992 by S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.; s. 65(1)(c)(d)(f) in force and s. 65(1)(b) partly in force at 1. 1. 1993 by S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1; s. 65(1)(b) partly in force at 5.4.1994 by S.I. 1994/718, art. 2, Sch.; s. 65(1)(b) s. 65(1)(b) partly in force at 8.7.1996 by S.I. 1996/1609, art. 2, Sch.
M371861 c. 45.
M381870 c. 78.
M391887 c. 65.
M401903 c. 30.
M411915 c. 48.
M431949 c. 74.
M441951 c. 30.
66 Service of notices.E+W+S
(3)For the purposes of section 7 of the M45Interpretation Act 1978 as it applies for the purposes of this section, the proper address of any person in relation to the service on him of a notice or document under subsection (1) above is, if he has given an address for service, that address, and otherwise—
(a)in the case of the secretary or clerk of a body corporate, the registered or principal office of that body;
(4)Where for the purposes of this Act a notice or other document is required or authorised to be served on a person as having any interest in, or as the occupier of, land and his name or address cannot be ascertained after reasonable inquiry, the notice may be served by—
(b)either leaving it in the hands of a person who is or appears to be resident or employed on the land or leaving it conspicuously affixed to some building or object on the land.
(6)This section shall not apply to anything required or authorised to be served under section 35 above.
I58S. 66 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
M451978 c. 30.
67 Interpretation.E+W+S
“carriageway” has the same meaning as in the M46Highways Act 1980, or in Scotland the M47Roads (Scotland) Act 1984;
“guided transport” means transport by vehicles guided by means external to the vehicles (whether or not the vehicles are also capable of being operated in some other way);
“inland waterway” includes both natural and artificial waterways, and waterways within parts of the sea that are in Great Britain, but not any waterway managed or maintained by a person who is a harbour authority (within the meaning of the M48Harbours Act 1964) in relation to the waterway;
“operator”, in relation to a transport system, means any person carrying on an undertaking which includes the system or any part of it or the provision of transport services on the system;
“street” means—
in England and Wales, a street within the meaning of section 48 of the M49New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, together with land on the verge of a street or between two carriageways;
in Scotland, a road within the meaning of section 107 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, together with land on the verge of a road or between two carriageways;
“trolley vehicle system” means a system of transport by vehicles constructed or adapted for use on roads without rails under electric power transmitted to them by overhead wires (whether or not there is in addition a source of power on board the vehicles);
(2)References in this Act to rights over land include references to rights to do, or to place and maintain, anything in, on or under land or in the air-space above its surface.
C18Definition in s. 67(1) applied (12.1.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 239(1) (with Sch 12 para 9(1)
Definition in s. 67(1) applied (prosp.) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 163(8), 425(2) (with Sch. 12 para 9(1)
Definition in s. 67(1) applied (prosp.) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 207(8), 425(2) (with Sch. 12 para 9(1)
Definition in s. 67(1) applied (prosp.) by 1999 c. 29, ss. 245, 425(2), Sch. 17 para. 9(11) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)
I59S. 67 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
M461980 c. 66.
M471984 c. 54.
M481964 c. 40.
M491991 c. 22.
68 Repeals.E+W+S
(1)The enactments mentioned in Schedule 4 to this Act (which include spent enactments) are hereby repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule.
(2)The repeal by this Act of the M50Notice of Accidents Act 1894 shall not affect section 75 of the M51Civil Aviation Act 1982 (by virtue of which regulations may include provisions applying section 3 of the 1894 Act).
I60S. 68 partly in force; s. 68 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(1); s. 68(1) in force at 15. 7. 1992 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 (subject to restrictions affecting certain Orders) by S.I. 1992/1347, arts. 2, 3, Sch.;
S. 68(1) in force at 7. 12. 1992 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 by S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2(b)(c);
S. 68 in force at 1. 1. 1993 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 by S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Schs. 1, 2;
S. 68(1) in force at 31. 1. 1993 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 by S.I. 1992/3144, art. 3, Sch.;
S. 68(1) in force at 5.4.1994 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 by S.I. 1994/718, art. 2, Sch.;
S. 68(1) in force at 8.7.1996 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 by S.I. 1996/1609, art. 2, Sch.;
S. 68(1) in force at 26.2.1998 in so far as it relates to specified provisions of Sch. 4 by S.I. 1998/274, art. 2, Sch.
M501894 c. 28.
M511982 c. 16.
69 Expenses.E+W+S
(a)any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State under this Act, and
I61S. 69 wholly in force at 15. 7. 1992 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
70 Commencement.E+W+S
(1)The preceding sections of, and the Schedules to, this Act shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may appoint by order made by statutory instrument; and different days may be appointed for different purposes.
(2)An order under subsection (1) above may include such transitional provisions and savings as appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient.
P1S. 70 power partly exercised (8. 6. 1992): 15. 7. 1992 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.
S. 70 power partly exercised (27. 8. 1992): 7. 12. 1992 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2.
S. 70 power partly exercised (6. 11. 1992): 1. 1. 1993 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Schs. 1, 2.
S. 70 power partly exercised (1. 12. 1992): 22. 12. 1992 and 31. 1. 1993 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1992/3144, arts. 2, 3, Sch.
71 Extent.E+W+S
72 Short title.E+W+S
This Act may be cited as the Transport and Works Act 1992.