Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Charlbury during the 2026 Wilderness Festival for public safety and security.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Oxfordshire. These restrictions apply from 30 July 2026 to 3 August 2026 to coincide with the Wilderness Festival.
The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exemptions for aircraft authorized by the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.
The British Transport Police (Barred List and Advisory List) Regulations 2026
Established the administrative framework and transparency requirements for the British Transport Police Authority to maintain records of dismissed or investigated personnel.
These Regulations require the British Transport Police Authority to maintain a barred persons list and an advisory list for constables and civilian employees.
The instrument specifies what personal and professional information the Authority must record, sets conditions for the publication of barred list data, and establishes protocols for the automatic or requested removal of individuals from these lists.
It applies to the British Transport Police Authority, the Chief Constable, and current or former members and civilian employees of the British Transport Police Force in England, Wales, and Scotland.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hillsborough Park, Sheffield) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 1,600 feet near Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, during a three-day period in July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hillsborough Park, Sheffield) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specified circular area centered at Hillsborough Park from 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2026.
The restriction applies to flights below 1,600 feet above mean sea level during designated daytime and evening hours.
The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Crystal Palace Park, London) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet at Crystal Palace Park during specified dates in 2026 for public safety.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Crystal Palace Park, London.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft during designated periods between July 31 and August 16, 2026, coinciding with large public gatherings.
Exceptions are granted to unmanned aircraft operated by police air support units or those with written permission from the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander.
Established emergency restricted airspace over Haytor, Devon, prohibiting flight below 3,500 feet without police authorization.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Haytor, Devon) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establish a restricted airspace zone near Haytor, Devon, in response to an ongoing emergency.
The regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a two-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless directed otherwise by Devon and Cornwall Police. These mandates apply to all civil and military aviation not specifically exempted by police authority and remain in effect until revoked.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Swansea) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked the emergency flight restrictions in the Swansea area with immediate effect on July 10, 2026.
These Regulations revoke previously established emergency flight restrictions in the airspace near Swansea.
The Secretary of State for Transport exercises powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to remove these restrictions based on the determination that they are no longer required in the public interest.
The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously subject to the restrictions defined in S.I. 2026/780.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Swansea) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet within a specific radius in Swansea due to an emergency.
The Secretary of State for Transport restricts the operation of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Swansea to facilitate a response to an emergency.
These regulations prohibit unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate in Swansea.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Police.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lytham St Annes) Regulations 2026
Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Lytham St Annes to ensure public safety during a major sporting event.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, between 29 July and 2 August 2026.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Lancashire Police Drone Unit.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures to manage public safety and security during a large-scale gathering for a professional golf championship.