Transport for LondonTraffic regulations
Skip to navigationWhat is the legislation supporting the enforcement of the road rules?
The supporting legislation is the Traffic Management Act 2004. Part 6 of the Act replaces Part 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 (decriminalised parking enforcement) and sections of the London Local Authorities Act 1996 (bus lane enforcement) and the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 (moving contravention enforcement) to provide a single framework in England for the civil enforcement of parking, bus lanes, some moving traffic offences and the London lorry ban. It aims to create good, consistent practice within parking and traffic enforcement amongst all authorities in England.
What changes does the Traffic Management Act introduce?
Since 31 March 2008, parking attendants and CCTV enforcement officers are called Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs). Officers can now send Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicle owners by post if:
- A contravention has been captured on camera
- The officer has been prevented by force, threat or obstruction from serving the PCN by hand
- The officer had started to issue a PCN when the vehicle drove away
Where can I find out more about the Act?
A printed version of the act is available from The Stationary Office. Call TSO Customer Services on 0870 600 5522 or email: customer.service@tso.co.uk and ask for the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003, ISBN 0 10 510303 9. Alternatively, visit the Office of Public Sector Information for a downloadable version.
