Made under the Transport Charges &c. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1954
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Transport Charges &c. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1954, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026
Authorized new maximum toll charges for the Dunham Bridge and revoked the 2023 tolling regulations.
This Order authorizes the Dunham Bridge Company to increase the maximum tolls charged for vehicles using the Dunham Bridge starting 1 August 2026.
It establishes a new price schedule based on vehicle type, carrying capacity, and wheel count, while maintaining a specific discount for users of a pre-paid card scheme until July 2028.
The Order applies to all motorists crossing the bridge and revokes the previous tolling order from 2023.
The Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry (Revision of Tolls) Order 2025
The Secretary of State for Transport revised the maximum tolls for the Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry, effective December 30, 2025, and revoked the 2021 toll revision Order.
The Secretary of State for Transport made this Order upon application from the Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road & Ferry Company to revise the maximum tolls chargeable for the use of the ferry service, concluding that the revision is necessary to ensure the Company achieves adequate annual revenue to cover costs and provide a reasonable return on investment.
This Order, which comes into force on December 30, 2025, specifies the new maximum single-use tolls, details tiered discounts for bulk purchases over several years, allows for limited annual inflationary adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, and revokes the previous 2021 Revision of Tolls Order.
The Aldwark Bridge (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 2025
The order revised toll charges for Aldwark Bridge, updated traffic classification, and revoked the 2005 toll order.
The Aldwark Bridge (Revision of Tolls and Traffic Classification) Order 2025, effective September 10, 2025, revises toll charges for using Aldwark Bridge.
It updates the toll amounts for various vehicle classes and defines terms such as 'vehicle' and 'maximum weight', referencing existing legislation.
The order revokes the 2005 version and provides a new schedule of tolls, ranging from free for motorcycles to £2.60 for heavier vehicles, depending on the vehicle class and year.