Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road User Charging)

Provision 1· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 1-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.1-1 1 (1) In this Schedule— “borough scheme” means any charging scheme other than a TfL scheme; “charging area” means an area to which a charging scheme applies; “charging authority” means an authority which is the maker of a charging scheme; “charging scheme” means a scheme for imposing charges in respect of the keeping or use of motor vehicles on roads in an area designated in the scheme; “GLA road” includes a reference to a GLA side road; “highway authority” has the same meaning as in the [1980 c. 66.] Highways Act 1980 (see in particular sections 1 to 9 of that Act); “immobilisation device” has the same meaning as in section 104(9) of the [1984 c. 27.] Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; “motor vehicle” shal [...]

Provision 2· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 1-2

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.1-2 (2) For the purpose of ascertaining the net proceeds of a charging scheme for any financial year, the expenses of operating the scheme in that year shall be taken to include— (a) any costs of, or associated with, enforcement in that year; (b) amounts attributed to that year in respect of depreciation of assets used in connection with the scheme; (c) other amounts attributed to that year in respect of capital costs which were incurred for the purpose of establishing or operating the scheme and which fall to be apportioned between different financial years; and (d) interest. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 3· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 1-3

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.1-3 (3) Any reference in this Schedule to a class of motor vehicles is a reference to a class defined or described by reference to any characteristics of the motor vehicles or to any other circumstances whatsoever. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 4· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 1-4

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.1-4 (4) For the purposes of this Schedule— (a) the City of London shall be treated as if it were a London borough; (b) the Common Council shall be treated as if it were the council for a London borough; and (c) the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple shall be treated as forming part of the City. Authority functions exercisable by the Mayor <span class="LegDS LegP1No"

Provision 5· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 2

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.2 2 Any functions conferred or imposed on the Authority by or under this Schedule are exercisable by the Mayor acting on behalf of the Authority. Conditions for making a charging scheme <span class="LegDS LegP1No"

Provision 6· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 3

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.3 3 A charging scheme may only be made if it appears desirable or expedient for the purpose of directly or indirectly facilitating the achievement of any policies or proposals set out in the Mayor’s transport strategy. Making a charging scheme <span class="LegDS LegSN1No"

Provision 7· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 4-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.4-1 4 (1) Any charging scheme must be contained in an order— (a) made under this Schedule by the authority making the scheme; and (b) submitted to, and confirmed (with or without modification) by, the Authority. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 8· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 4-3

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.4-3 (3) The Authority may— (a) consult, or require an authority making a charging scheme to consult, other persons; (b) hold an inquiry, or cause an inquiry to be held, for the purposes of any order containing a charging scheme; (c) appoint the person or persons by whom any such inquiry is to be held; (d) make modifications to any such order, whether in consequence of any objections or otherwise, before the order takes effect; (e) require any such order to include such exemptions for such purposes as the Authority may determine; (f) require the authority by whom any such order is made to place and maintain, or cause to be placed and maintained, such traffic signs in connection with that order as the Authori [...]

Provision 9· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 6

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.6 6 The approval of the Authority must be obtained before there is included in a borough scheme any provision of a description specified in a direction under this paragraph given by the Authority to the London borough councils. Joint charging schemes <span class="LegDS LegSN1No"

Provision 10· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 7-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.7-1 7 (1) The Authority may authorise or require two or more London borough councils acting jointly to make a charging scheme applying to the whole or part of their combined areas (a “joint charging scheme”). <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 11· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 7-2

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.7-2 (2) In the application of this Schedule in relation to a joint charging scheme, any reference to the charging authority is a reference to all or any of the London borough councils concerned. The contents of a charging scheme <span class="LegDS LegP1No"

Provision 12· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 8

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.8 8 A charging scheme must— (a) designate the area to which it applies; (b) specify the classes of motor vehicles in respect of which a charge is imposed; (c) designate those roads in the charging area in respect of which charges are imposed; and (d) specify the charges imposed. The charging area and the roads <span class="LegDS LegSN1No"

Provision 13· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 9-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.9-1 9 (1) The designation of— (a) the boundaries of the charging area, and (b) the roads in that area in respect of which charges are imposed, shall be such as the authority making the charging scheme may determine, subject to any modifications made by the Authority. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 14· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 9-3

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.9-3 (3) A borough scheme may apply to an area which consists of the whole or any part of the area of the authority (or, in the case of a joint charging scheme, the combined areas of the authorities) making the scheme. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 15· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 9-5

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.9-5 (5) In the application of sub-paragraph (4) above in relation to a joint charging scheme, the authorities making the scheme shall be treated as if they together constituted a single charging authority. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 16· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 9-6

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.9-6 (6) A TfL scheme may impose charges in respect of roads in the charging area, whether or not Transport for London is the traffic authority or the highway authority for those roads. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 17· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 10-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.10-1 10 (1) A charging scheme shall specify or describe the events by reference to the happening of which a charge is imposed by the charging scheme in respect of a motor vehicle being kept or used on a road in a charging area. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 18· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 10-2

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.10-2 (2) Any charge imposed by a charging scheme in respect of the keeping of a motor vehicle on a road in a charging area must also have effect in respect of the use of the motor vehicle in that charging area. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 19· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 10-4

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.10-4 (4) The charges that may be imposed by a charging scheme include different charges (which may be no charge) for— (a) different days; (b) different times of day; (c) different parts of a charging area; (d) different distances travelled; (e) different classes of motor vehicles. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 20· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 10-5

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.10-5 (5) In setting the rates of charge, regard may be had to the purposes for which the charging authority is to apply the net proceeds of the scheme. Exemptions, reduced rates etc <span class="LegDS LegSN1No"

Provision 21· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 11-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.11-1 11 (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for or in connection with— (a) exemptions from charge, (b) the application of reduced rates of charge, or (c) the imposition of limits on the charges payable, in the case of any prescribed class of motor vehicles or any prescribed description of disabled or other persons. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 22· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 11-2

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.11-2 (2) Subject to any regulations under sub-paragraph (1) above, a charging scheme may make provision for or in connection with— (a) exemptions from charge, (b) the application of reduced rates of charge, or (c) the imposition of limits on the charges payable, in the case of any particular class of motor vehicles or description of persons. Penalty charges <span class="LegDS LegSN1No"

Provision 23· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 12-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.12-1 12 (1) Regulations may make provision for or in connection with the imposition, notification, payment, adjudication or enforcement of penalty charges in respect of acts, omissions, events or circumstances relating to or connected with a charging scheme. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"

Provision 24· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 12-2

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.12-2 (2) Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) above may make provision for or in connection with setting the rates of penalty charges (which may include provision for discounts or surcharges). Liability for charges <span class="LegDS LegSN1No"

Provision 25· GB, GB_GLAA_1999_SCH23, reg 13-1

Greater London Authority Act 1999, Schedule 23 (Road user charging) reg.13-1 13 (1) Regulations may make provision for or in connection with making the registered keeper of a motor vehicle, or such other person as may be prescribed, liable to pay any charges imposed in respect of the vehicle under or by virtue of a charging scheme. <span class="LegDS LegLHS LegP2No"