Transport Legislation

Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Virginia Water, Surrey) Regulations 2026

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet near Virginia Water during the 2026 PGA Championship.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,300 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Virginia Water, Surrey, between 14 September and 20 September 2026.

The restrictions apply daily from 0400 to 2100 hours UTC to coincide with the PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club.

The order exempts aircraft operated by police air support units and those granted specific permission by the event's safety officers or controller.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stockwood Park, Luton) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 11th Sept 26

Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,600 feet near Stockwood Park, Luton, during a large public gathering on 12 September 2026.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Stockwood Park, Luton, to manage unmanned aircraft activity during the Party in the Park Festival.

The order prohibits the flight of all unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a 0.9 nautical mile radius of a specified central coordinate.

These restrictions apply to all drone operators on 12 September 2026, unless they have obtained explicit permission from designated Bedfordshire Police Counter-UAS commanders or advisors.

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The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2026

Adjusted the HGV Road User Levy rates for various vehicle categories and emissions classes starting 1 April 2024.


These Regulations increase the HGV Road User Levy rates for heavy goods vehicles using public roads in the United Kingdom.

The measures apply to all operators of heavy goods vehicles weighing 12,000 kilograms or more, establishing new charging tiers based on the vehicle's weight and its Euro emissions class.

The Secretary of State for Transport oversees these adjustments to ensure the levy amounts reflect current economic conditions and environmental objectives.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (St Leger Festival, Doncaster) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 10th Sept 26

Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Doncaster during the 2026 St Leger Festival.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Doncaster during the St Leger Festival.

The restriction applies to all drone operators from 0900 to 1900 hours UTC on 12 September 2026, unless they have obtained explicit permission from the South Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.

The measure is intended to manage airspace safety and security in the vicinity of a large public gathering.

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The Motor Vehicles (Type Approval and Approval Marks) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Increased the hourly rates for vehicle examinations and introduced new charges for specialist technical analysis and the use of government testing equipment.


These Regulations increase the fees charged by the Department for Transport for the examination and type approval of vehicles and vehicle parts.

The order establishes a two-tier hourly rate for DfT officers, introduces additional charges for the use of government-owned testing equipment, and defines new technical categories related to cyber security and automated driving systems.

These changes apply to vehicle manufacturers and entities seeking regulatory compliance for automotive components in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Middlesborough) (No. 5) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 10th Sept 26

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in a specific area of Middlesbrough on 10 September 2026 for public safety.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular area in Middlesbrough on 10 September 2026.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft between 0600 and 2000 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time, unless the operator has obtained prior permission from the Cleveland Police Drone Unit.

The Department for Transport issued this mandate under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security in the specified vicinity.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Longleat) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 10th Sept 26

Prohibited unauthorized aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet near Longleat during scheduled flying displays in September 2026.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace around Longleat, Wiltshire, to facilitate the Icons of the Sky flying displays.

The order prohibits all aircraft from flying below 6,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified two-nautical-mile radius unless they have received express permission from the event's aviation directors.

These restrictions apply to all pilots and aircraft operators during the afternoons of 11 September through 13 September 2026.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sutton Scotney, Hampshire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 9th Sept 26

Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Sutton Scotney area of Hampshire with immediate effect.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the vicinity of Sutton Scotney, Hampshire. The Secretary of State directs that the area's airspace is no longer subject to the prohibitions established by S.I. 2026/988, effective immediately upon the signing of the order at 3.20 p.m. on 9 September 2026.

The order applies to all aircraft operators who were previously restricted from entering the specified airspace.

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