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 dealt with outside of 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. This addition specifically addresses speeding contraventions. The bill inserts a new clause (section 73(2)(e)) referring to "speeding contraventions" and defines them within a new Part 5 of Schedule 7. This part defines a speeding contravention as an offence under Part VI of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (which covers speed limits). The bill applies only to England and Wales and comes into effect immediately upon being passed.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify any changes to government spending. The impact on government spending is likely indirect and would depend on the implementation of the new civil enforcement system. For example, it might lead to increased revenue from fines if more speeding offences are detected and processed efficiently under the new system, or conversely, it could lead to increased administrative costs if the process proves more complex than expected.

Groups Affected

The groups most directly affected are:
• **Speeding drivers:** They will be subject to the new civil enforcement process for speeding offences.
• **Enforcement agencies (e.g., police):** They will be responsible for implementing the new system.
• **Courts:** The workload relating to speeding offences will likely be reduced.

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