Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Murrayfield Stadium during specific windows in July 2026 to ensure public safety.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a specific circular area around Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators on 24th and 25th July 2026 between 1600 and 2230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time. The restriction serves to protect large crowds attending music concerts, though it allows for exceptions if the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit grants express permission.
The Automated Vehicles (Marketing Restrictions) Regulations 2026
Established a list of eight terms and their variants that can only be used to market vehicles authorised as automated under the 2024 Act.
These Regulations specify a list of eight terms, including 'automated', 'autonomous', and 'self-driving', which are restricted for use in the marketing, promotion, and supply of road vehicles or vehicle equipment in England, Wales, and Scotland.
From 7 January 2027, the use of these terms (or their grammatical variants) to describe a vehicle or its driving capability is limited to vehicles officially authorised under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.
The restrictions apply to any person or business involved in the promotion or supply of road vehicles and associated hardware.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Builth Wells, Powys) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Builth Wells, Powys, between 20 July and 23 July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Builth Wells, Powys) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific one-nautical-mile radius of Builth Wells.
These restrictions apply from 0700 hours on 20 July 2026 until 1700 hours on 23 July 2026 to manage airspace during a large public gathering.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Air Space Co-ordinator.
Prohibited unauthorized flight below 4,000 feet within a 3 nautical mile radius of RAF Odiham on 31 July 2026 during scheduled aerial displays.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Royal Air Force Odiham, Hampshire, to facilitate the safe conduct of the Odiham Families Day flying displays.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 4,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 3 nautical mile radius on 31st July 2026 between 1100 and 1615 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time. These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Odiham Families Day Flying Display Director or designated air traffic control units at RAF Odiham, RAF Terminal Air Traffic Control Centre South, or Farnborough Airport.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Lowther, Cumbria) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Lowther, Cumbria, during a public festival in late July and early August 2026.
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 1.3 nautical mile radius of Lowther, Cumbria.
The restrictions apply from 06:00 UTC on July 30, 2026, until 14:00 UTC on August 3, 2026, to manage safety and security during a large public gathering.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain specific flight permission from the Cumbria Police Drone Team.
The Road User Charging Schemes (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Amended the 2013 Regulations to permit non-first-class postal service and revised the deemed delivery dates for documents served by charging authorities.
These Regulations amend the Road User Charging Schemes (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013 to modify how documents and penalty notices are served by mail.
The amendments remove the specific requirement for charging authorities to use first class post and establish new legal assumptions for when a document is deemed delivered: the fourth working day after posting for domestic mail and the tenth working day for international mail.
These changes apply to charging authorities in England and any persons or entities issued with documents under road user charging schemes.
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Amended driving licence regulations to extend the validity of Ukrainian driving permits for residents in Great Britain under specific immigration schemes.
These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 to extend the period during which holders of Ukrainian driving licences for cars, motorcycles, and mopeds may legally drive in Great Britain.
The amendments apply to individuals who hold or have held specific types of leave under the Ukraine Scheme, including the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, Ukraine Family Scheme, and Ukraine Extension Scheme.
Depending on the specific visa held and the timing of the application, eligible persons are authorized to drive for either five years or six years and six months from the date they became resident in Great Britain, provided they have applied for an extension of their Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme leave.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Bute Park, Cardiff, on 4 July 2026 for public safety during a large gathering.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bute Park, Cardiff) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific area of Cardiff on 4 July 2026.
The restriction applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of Bute Park during late afternoon and evening hours.
The regulations grant the South Wales Police Drone Team the authority to issue permissions for flights that would otherwise be prohibited under this instrument.