Transport Legislation

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

The Bus Services Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

These Regulations bring into force several sections of the Bus Services Act 2025 on 5 August 2026, primarily affecting local transport authorities, bus operators, and their employees.

The provisions grant new powers to vehicle inspectors, authorize the creation of local and London-based bus byelaws, and introduce mandatory staff training regarding disability, crime, and anti-social behaviour.

The instrument also establishes practical deadlines for staff to complete this training, with specific transitional windows extending to late 2028 and 2029 depending on when an individual was employed.

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Correction to Old Oak Common Track Access Order Notice

Published: Sun 19th Jul 26

This statutory instrument issues a formal correction to the preamble of the Network Rail (Old Oak Common Great Western Mainline Track Access) Order 2026.

It directs the insertion of a specific paragraph confirming that the Secretary of State's determination was published online on 18 May 2026.

This administrative amendment applies to the official printed and digital versions of the original Order to ensure procedural accuracy.

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

Published: Fri 17th Jul 26

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft at or below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Cambridge on 20 July 2026.

The restrictions apply between 09:00 and 15:00 UTC to facilitate security for a Royal visit.

The mandate applies to all drone operators, though it allows for exceptions where permission is granted by the Cambridgeshire Police Drone Team.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (South Cerney) Regulations 2026

Published: Fri 17th Jul 26

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level in a specific area of South Cerney, Gloucestershire, between 17 July and 18 July 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with an exception for those who receive express permission from the Ministry of Defence Police control room.

The Secretary of State issued these restrictions to ensure safety and security during scheduled VIP visits.

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The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Thu 16th Jul 26

Amends the M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 to modify speed limit classifications and technical documentation.

It removes specific national speed limit designations for the M25 main carriageway and slip roads from the original order, as these are regulated by separate variable speed limit legislation.

The order also revises the recorded lengths of free-flow slip lanes between the A3 and M25 and updates the certified version of the Speed Limits and Traffic Regulation Plans used for the project.

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The West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026

This Order amends the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 to modify how highways are designated for management by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

It replaces the fixed list of 'Combined Authority roads' with a dynamic 'key route network' that the WMCA may designate or alter under powers granted by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

The Order applies to the WMCA and its constituent councils, transferring the ability to exercise functions related to permit schemes and apparatus affected by highway works from a defined schedule to any road designated within the key route network.

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The Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026

Published: Thu 16th Jul 26

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.

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The Pleasure Craft (Arrival and Report) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Wed 15th Jul 26

These Regulations update the procedures for pleasure craft entering United Kingdom ports, primarily by establishing a clear legal basis for electronic arrival reporting.

They mandate that the person responsible for a vessel must notify customs of their arrival and submit a formal report, either electronically, by telephone, or in person, and permit these actions to be taken before the vessel actually arrives.

Additionally, the instrument requires vessels to fly the 'Q' signal flag upon entering port limits until an officer authorizes its removal, and it updates references to ensure pleasure craft are governed by these specific rules rather than general shipping regulations.

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