Consultation outcome
Street works: fines and lane rental surplus funds
Applies to England
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Detail of outcome
The government has decided to proceed with the proposals outlined in the consultation. These include:
- requiring at least 50% of any surplus lane rental funds to be spent on highway maintenance
- doubling the level of fixed penalty notices that can be issued for 5 street works offences
- allowing overrun charges to apply at weekends and bank holidays
To make these changes, the government will amend existing regulations. It will also update the street works co-ordination code of practice and the street works permit scheme statutory guidance.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation presents a series of reforms to street works regulations, which include:
- requiring at least 50% of any surplus lane rental funds to be spent on repairing potholes
- raising the level of fixed penalty notices that can be issued for 5 street works offences
- allowing overrun charges to apply at weekends and bank holidays
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Published 15 January 2024Last updated 20 December 2024 + show all updates
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