A Bill to place a duty on local highways agencies and local transport authorities to make provisions safeguarding wildlife on roads passing through, or adjacent to, specified protected areas; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would require local highways authorities and local transport authorities to actively safeguard wildlife on roads that pass through or sit beside protected areas. It places a legal duty on them to make provision for wildlife safety, with measures such as crossings, speed controls, fencing or related actions to be detailed in regulations. The exact requirements will be set out as the Bill progresses through Parliament.
The Bill is at the second reading in the Commons, where general principles are debated. If approved, it would move to detailed scrutiny in a committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
This Bill was expected to have its second reading on Friday 3 February 2017. The Bill had its first reading on 4 July 2016 through the Presentation procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Wendy Morton.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
