Highways Act 1980

Prospective

[F1 The discounted amount E+W

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 22B inserted (prosp.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 64(3), 99, Sch. 6 (with s. 38)

5 (1) A discounted amount is payable instead of the amount prescribed under paragraph 4(1) if payment is made before the end of the period of 15 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given. E+W

(2) The discounted amount for a fixed penalty offence is such amount, not exceeding 25 per cent. of the maximum fine for the offence, as may be prescribed.

(3) If the last day of the period specified in sub-paragraph (1) does not fall on a working day, the period for payment of the discounted amount is extended until the end of the next working day.

(4) In sub-paragraph (3) “working day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday in the locality in which the highway in question is situated.]