The Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which gave more powers to local authorities in relation to local bus services.
Provisions The act allows the Senior Traffic Commissioner to give guidance and general directions to traffic commissioners and deputies after consulting them. Traffic commissioners are given more powers to fine operators. The Act removes the ability of the Competition and Markets Authority to fine operators, which are involved in certain types of partnerships subsequently found to be anti-competitive.
Section 134 – Commencement Orders made under this section:
The Local Transport Act 2008 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009 (SI 2009/107) (C.8)Digitised copy The Local Transport Act 2008 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Order 2009 (SI 2009/579) (W.55)Digitised copy The Local Transport Act 2008 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Order 2009 (SI 2009/3242) (C.142)Digitised copy The Local Transport Act 2008 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2009 (SI 2009/3294) (W. 291) (C. 146)Digitised copy
Notes
References Halsbury's Statutes Current Law Statutes Annotated 2008
External links
Explanatory notes to the Local Transport Act 2008.