Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Amends section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities.
• Would shift liability in highway-related claims toward highway authorities.
• Introduced as a private member's Bill by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative) in the House of Commons.
• Currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons; first reading occurred on 21 October 2024.
• Policy areas include Transport, Defence and Technology.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons, following a first reading on 21 October 2024; further stages have not yet taken place.