Street works: fines and lane rental surplus funds

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.