90.Section 40 increases the maximum fines for a number of summary offences under NRSWA from level 3 (£1,000) to levels 4 (£2,500) or 5 (£5,000).
91.Subsection (3)increases the maximum fine to level 4 (£2,500) in the case of an offence consisting of a failure to comply with section 70(3) (requirement to give notice of completion of permanent or interim reinstatement) or 70(4A) (requirement to give notice of completion of reinstatement), and to level 5 (£5,000) for other offences under that section.
92.Subsection (4) increases the maximum fines for offences under regulations made under section 74 (overrun charges) and section 74A (lane rental) to level 4. These offences relate to failure to give notices.
93.Subsection (5) increases the penalties for offences under section 88 of NRSWA (which relates to cases where an undertaker carries out street works affecting the structure of a bridge). The maximum fine for the offence of failing to give the bridge authority reasonable facilities for monitoring the execution of the works is increased to level 4. The maximum fine for the offence of failing to consult the bridge authority before giving notice or failure to comply with a requirement necessary for the protection of the bridge is increased to level 5.