The reduction in personnel within many local authorities has led to internal staff and term consultants having to become familiar with wider and varying areas of activity, often without being provided sufficient training on the legal requirements placed on highway authorities. In addition, current pressures on the management of a highway network plus the delivery of projects can often mean that not all practitioners have a clear understanding of the powers, duties, legal and administrative bases on which these are maintained, managed and promoted. This one-day course provides an essential insight into the distinction between law and guidance and the risks that can arise from any departure. It will cover the main duties, statutory and discretionary powers and obligations placed on highway and traffic practitioners by UK highway and traffic legislation.

The course will provide an overview of appropriate laws in the UK, exploring the pertinent aspects of the following:

• Various Government legislation 1980 – present day

• Associated Regulations including the TSRGD, Community Infrastructure Levy and CDM

• What the powers cover, limitations

• The responsibilities of the local authority and individuals in exercising the powers

• The possible results of non-compliance with the powers

• Using the powers to levy charges

• New recruits to highway authorities

• Consultants working for highway authorities

• More experienced practitioners requiring an update on recent legislation, current powers and responsibilities

• Specialists requiring a more rounded knowledge and understanding of broad highway and traffic legislation

• Team managers

At the end of the course participants will: Have a good basic knowledge of current highways and traffic legislation and associated regulations. Understand the necessary legal and administrative understanding to plan and deliver highways and traffic projects and operations