Overview

This bill amends the Traffic Management Act 2004 to allow for the civil enforcement of speeding offences in England and Wales. This means that speeding fines could be issued and processed outside of the traditional criminal court system.

Description

The Traffic Management (Amendment) Bill modifies the Traffic Management Act 2004. Specifically, it adds a new provision (section 1) allowing for the inclusion of speeding offences within the scope of civil enforcement. This is achieved by adding a clause to section 73(2) and a new Part 5 to Schedule 7 of the 2004 Act, defining a "speeding contravention" as an offence under Part VI of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Key Changes:

• Adds speeding contraventions to the list of offences that can be dealt with through civil enforcement.
• Defines a "speeding contravention" within the legal framework.

The bill applies only to England and Wales and comes into effect immediately upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not explicitly stated in the provided text. It is likely that there would be some administrative costs associated with implementing the new civil enforcement procedures. However, potential savings from reducing court processing costs are also possible.

Groups Affected

The following groups may be affected:

• Drivers: Drivers caught speeding in England and Wales will potentially face civil penalties, rather than or in addition to criminal prosecution.
• Law enforcement agencies: Police forces and other enforcement bodies will have an altered process for managing speeding offences.
• Courts: The criminal courts may see a reduced workload related to speeding offences.

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