Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,900 feet within 4.3 nautical miles of Pontypridd to facilitate emergency response operations.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,900 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Pontypridd, South Wales.
The Secretary of State issued these restrictions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an active emergency in the area.
The flight ban applies to all drone operators, except those acting under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and remains in effect until the emergency is deemed to have passed.
Established an emergency restricted airspace below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes and revoked the previous emergency regulations for the area.
These Regulations establish a temporary no-fly zone in the vicinity of Lewes, East Sussex, prohibiting aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of the specified coordinates.
The restrictions apply to all aircraft except those operating under the direction of the British Transport Police. The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an ongoing emergency in the area.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanwonno, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
Revoked emergency flight restrictions in the Llanwonno area of Wales with immediate effect.
These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Llanwonno area of Wales.
By cancelling the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llanwonno, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026, this instrument removes prohibitions on unauthorized aircraft entering the specified airspace.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order at 3:37 p.m. on 14 August 2026, determining that the public interest no longer requires these protections as the emergency has concluded.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pantside, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Established an immediate emergency restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft over Pantside, Wales.
These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 2,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific 0.54 nautical mile radius of Pantside, Wales.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying under the specific direction of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The Secretary of State issued this mandate under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency, and the rules remain in effect until the instrument is revoked.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stourbridge, West Midlands) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unauthorized flight below 1,500 feet in a specific area of Stourbridge due to an emergency.
These Regulations establish a temporary no-fly zone in Stourbridge, West Midlands, prohibiting all aircraft from flying below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified central point.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order in response to an ongoing emergency, granting exclusive flight authority within the zone to aircraft directed by the West Midlands Police Drone Team.
These rules apply to all civilian and commercial pilots and drone operators, taking effect immediately upon signing.
Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone below 3,000 feet within 1.5 nautical miles of Lewes, East Sussex.
These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 1.5 nautical mile radius of a specific location in Lewes, East Sussex.
This restriction applies immediately to all civilian and commercial pilots, though it grants East Sussex Police the authority to permit specific flights via official directions.
The Secretary of State issued this order under the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency deemed to affect the public interest.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Swinderby, Lincolnshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet near Swinderby, Lincolnshire, for the duration of the 2026 Lost Village Festival.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in a specific area near Swinderby, Lincolnshire, between 27 August and 31 August 2026.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft, with specific exceptions for those operated by police air support units or those with permission from the Lost Village Festival organizers.
The measure is intended to manage public safety and security during the Lost Village Festival.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Notting Hill) Regulations 2026
Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,200 feet in the Notting Hill area during the 2026 Carnival period.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft at altitudes below 1,200 feet within a specific area of Notting Hill, London, during the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival.
The restriction applies to all drone operators from 0700 hours on 30 August 2026 until 0100 hours on 1 September 2026, unless they have obtained specific permission from the Metropolitan Police Service Air Support Unit.
The measure aims to ensure public safety by managing airspace over large crowds.