Transport Act 1980

Section 40.

SCHEDULE 4 E+W+S Increase of Penalties in the 1960 Act

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 The text of ss. 34, 36, 43, 51(2), 65, 69, Sch. 4, Sch. 7, Sch. 9 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Provision creating offence	General nature of offence	Existing maximum punishment	New maximum punishment	Amendment
Section 144	Unlicensed person driving public service vehicle, or employment of such a person.	£100	£500	In section 144(8) for “£100” substitute “£500”.
146(2)	Contravention of regulations as to conduct of persons licensed to act as drivers of public service vehicles.	£20	£50	In section 146(2) for “£20” substitute “£50”.
146(3)	Failure to produce driver’s licence for purpose of endorsement.	£100	£200	In section 146(3) for “£100” substitute “£200”.
Section 147(2)	Contravention of regulations as to conduct of passengers in public service vehicles.	£100	£200	In section 147(2) for “£100” substitute “£200”.
Section 157(2)	Failure by person carrying on the business of operating public service vehicles to keep accounts and records and to make financial and statistical returns.	£100	£200	In section 157(2) for “£100” substitute “£200”.
Section 235	Making of false statements.	£200	£500	In section 235(3) for “£200” substitute “£500”.
Section 249(2)	Failure to comply with an order requiring evidence to be given or documents to be produced at an inquiry.	£25	£200	In section 249(2) for the words from “to a fine” onwards substitute “to a fine not exceeding £200”.