Highway Law

Highway Law provides detailed and practical commentary on the law relating to the creation, upkeep, development and ownership of highways. Written by Stephen Sauvain QC, Highway Law guides readers through the powers and duties of highway authorities, the rights of users of the highway, and the rights and responsibilities of those who own land around the highway. Highway Law examines in detail the whole structure of highway law and addresses matters of particular interest to the practitioner such as stopping up and diversion orders, traffic orders, street works, footpaths, bridleways and bridges. The book references all recent legislation, relevant statutory instruments and case law. Completely revised and updated, the 4th edition of Highway Law includes a wide range of new material and addresses those parts of the Traffic Management Act 2004 that have been brought into force since the last edition. The new edition also: - Discusses new legislation including: Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, Road Safety Act 2006, Local Transport Act 2008 and the Planning Act 2008 - Contains a more extensive section on traffic management and parking - Provides new sections dealing with Wales and London - Considers the implications of the landmark House of Lords decision: R. (on the application of Godmanchester Town Council) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs & Cambridgeshire CC Table of contents: Highways and highway authorities Creation of Highways Rights of the Highway authority and of adjoining landowners in, under and over the highway The Maintenance of Highways Civil liability of Highway Authorities Improvement of Highways Protection of the Highway and of the Highway users (1): Public nuisance and remedies Protection of the Highway and of the Highway users(2): Statutory powers relating to authorised and unauthorised interferences with the Highway Extinguishment and Diversion of Highways Streets and Private Streets Bridges Footpaths and Bridleways Access to open land Street works Acquisition of Land, compulsory purchase powers, inquiries and compensation Miscellaneous matters Traffic Management and Parking Controls