Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 71580

Road Works

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 5 September 2025

Question

Adam Thompson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will review the maximum value of fixed penalty notices for breach of permit conditions, relating to offences under the New Roads and Street Works Act to provide a stronger deterrent to utilities companie

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The Government is taking decisive action to reduce unnecessary disruption caused by street works by increasing the value of Fixed Penalty Notices. For certain offences, such as undertaking works without a permit, breaching permit conditions, or failing to...

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