Transport Legislation

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

The Travellers’ Allowances (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Mon 7th Sept 26

Adjusted the types and quantities of alcohol that travellers can bring into Great Britain without paying excise duty.


This Order modifies the tax and duty-free allowances for goods imported into Great Britain by travellers in their personal luggage.

It updates the classifications for alcoholic products to include cider alongside beer, replaces references to 'still wine' with a broader 'wine' category, and adjusts the quantity thresholds for various excise goods.

The requirements apply to any individual entering Great Britain from outside the United Kingdom, while distinct rules remain in place for Northern Ireland.

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

Restricted the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet in Tenby during a public gathering in September 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within a specified radius of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, between 05:00 UTC on 12 September 2026 and 01:00 UTC on 14 September 2026.

The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,400 feet above mean sea level, unless they have received explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Service. The Department for Transport issued these rules to manage public safety during a scheduled mass gathering in the area.

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

Published: Mon 7th Sept 26

Restricted unmanned aircraft flight in specific Middlesbrough zones for public safety on 7 September 2026.


These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in two specific areas of Middlesbrough on 7 September 2026.

The restrictions apply to all drone operators between 06:00 and 20:00 UTC, except those with express permission from the Cleveland Police Drone Unit.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these directions under the Air Navigation Order 2016 to ensure public safety and security within circles of 1.08 nautical miles centered on specified geographic coordinates.

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

Published: Fri 4th Sept 26

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in two areas of Middlesbrough on 4 September 2026 for public safety and security.


These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft within two specific circular areas in Middlesbrough on 4 September 2026 between 0600 and 2000 UTC. The restrictions apply to all drone operators unless they have obtained specific permission from the Cleveland Police Drone Unit.

The order establishes two restricted zones with radii of 1.08 nautical miles, one capped at 1,200 feet and the other at 1,100 feet above mean sea level.

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Correction to Merchant Shipping Port State Control Fees

Published: Thu 3rd Sept 26

Corrected a drafting error in the fee-related schedule of the 2026 maritime regulations.


This correction slip amends a typographical error found in Schedule 4 of the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026.

It specifically alters the instruction for amending the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2018 to ensure that the reference to the 2026 Regulations is inserted after an existing reference rather than replacing the word 'None'.

The document applies to the King's Printer and registry officials responsible for the accurate publication of UK secondary legislation.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pantside, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 3rd Sept 26

Revoked the emergency regulations that restricted flying in the vicinity of Pantside, Wales.


This instrument revokes the emergency flight restrictions previously established for the Pantside area of Wales.

By exercising powers under the Air Navigation Order 2016, the Secretary of State for Transport removes the legal prohibition on unauthorized aircraft entering the specified airspace.

The regulation applies to all civil aviation operators and pilots who were previously restricted from flying in the vicinity of Pantside.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Pontypridd, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 3rd Sept 26

Cancelled emergency airspace restrictions in Pontypridd, South Wales, effective 3 September 2026.


These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Pontypridd area of South Wales.

The Secretary of State for Transport removes these limitations under the powers conferred by the Air Navigation Order 2016, effective immediately from 2:58 p.m. on 3 September 2026.

The order applies to all aircraft operators who were previously prohibited from entering the designated airspace.

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The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Llantrisant, South Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026

Published: Thu 3rd Sept 26

Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in the Llantrisant area of South Wales with immediate effect.


These Regulations revoke previous emergency restrictions on flying in the Llantrisant area of South Wales.

The Secretary of State directs that the restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest, as the emergency that prompted them has concluded.

The order applies to all aircraft operators and pilots, effectively reopening the previously restricted airspace with immediate effect from 2:50 p.m. on 3 September 2026.

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