Overview

This bill amends the Traffic Management Act 2004 to introduce a new system for the civil enforcement of speeding offences in England and Wales. It allows for speeding contraventions to be handled through a civil process rather than solely through the criminal courts.

Description

The primary purpose of the Traffic Management (Amendment) Bill is to add a new provision to the Traffic Management Act 2004, specifically addressing speeding contraventions. This amendment introduces "Part 5: Speeding Contraventions" to Schedule 7 of the Act. This new part defines a "speeding contravention" as an offense under Part VI of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (speed limits).

The key change is the shift towards civil enforcement for speeding offences. The details of this civil enforcement process are not specified in the bill itself but it will likely involve the issuance of fines without the need for a criminal court proceeding.

Geographic Scope and Implementation

The bill applies only to England and Wales. It is designed to come into effect immediately upon parliamentary passage.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify any changes to government spending. However, the implementation of a civil enforcement system for speeding offences may potentially lead to increased revenue from fines, offsetting some administrative costs, although specific figures are not provided.

Groups Affected

The groups most affected are:

• Drivers in England and Wales: They will be subject to the new civil enforcement system for speeding offences.
• Local Authorities/Enforcement Agencies: They will be responsible for administering the new system.
• The Courts: They will likely see a decrease in the number of speeding cases processed through the criminal justice system.

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