A Bill to amend section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
12 February 2025
The Bill would amend section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to limit the defences available to highway authorities when defending claims arising from road use and maintenance. This could increase the potential liability of highway authorities in road-related cases. It is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the second reading in the Commons.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would proceed to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.