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Traffic Management (Amendment) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision in relation to the civil enforcement of speeding contraventions

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

8 November 2019

In Plain English

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The Bill would set out how speeding offences can be enforced using civil penalties rather than through criminal prosecutions. It provides a framework for civil enforcement of speeding contraventions and outlines the processes for issuing penalties, paying fines and handling appeals.

Key Points

  • Introduces a civil enforcement framework for speeding contraventions (moving away from criminal penalties).
  • Sets out powers and procedures for issuing civil penalties for speeding.
  • Covers payment, collection and enforcement of fines, including appeals and related processes.
  • Originates in the Lords and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords (first reading took place on 17 October 2019).

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords; the bill’s first reading occurred on 17 October 2019 and it is progressing through Lords stages.

Who is affected?

Drivers who speedRoad users generallyLocal authorities and other bodies responsible for civil enforcement of traffic penaltiesDebt collection agencies/contractors involved in enforcing civil penalties

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingLords

17 Oct 2019

2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
1st readingCommons
2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Traffic Management (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 17 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress

Documents (1)

HL Bill 10 (as introduced)
BillLords
17 Oct 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.