Transport Legislation

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

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 14th Jul 26

Revoked the emergency flight restrictions at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester, with immediate effect.


This instrument removes the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.

It restores standard airspace access by revoking the emergency regulations that prohibited flying in the specified area.

The order applies to all aircraft operators, including pilots of manned aircraft and remotely piloted UAS (drones), and takes effect immediately from 2:25 p.m. on 14 July 2026.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 14th Jul 26

Established a temporary restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir due to a local emergency.


The Secretary of State for Transport restricts all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.

This measure addresses an unspecified emergency situation and applies to all civil and commercial aviation, with a specific exemption for unmanned aircraft operating under the direction of Derbyshire Police. The regulations take effect immediately to ensure public interest and safety within the designated restricted airspace.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 14th Jul 26

Restricted flight activities below 5,600 feet near Saltby for an aerobatic competition in mid-2026.


These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone in the vicinity of Saltby, Lincolnshire, to facilitate the National Glider Aerobatic Championships.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 5,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified 2-nautical-mile radius between 07:00 and 19:00 hours from 31st July to 2nd August 2026.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Glider Aerobatic contest director.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026

Published: Tue 14th Jul 26

Restricted unmanned aircraft flights below 1,500 feet in a specified area of Rotherham due to an emergency.


The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establishes a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Rotherham.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.54 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate in South Yorkshire. This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying according to directions provided by the South Yorkshire Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the authority of the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency situation.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bedford, Bedfordshire) Regulations 2026

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in specified Bedford airspace during July 18–19, 2026, to ensure public safety during a large event.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, on July 18 and 19, 2026.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Bedford Borough Council Events Management Team.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures to manage airspace safety during a planned mass gathering of people.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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