148 Enforcement.E+W
(1)An operator commits an offence if he systematically fails to comply with the obligation under section [F1145A(1) or 145B(1)] during any period.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
(3)Proceedings for an offence under this section shall not be instituted except—
(a)by a travel concession authority, or
(b)by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions;
and any authority who would not otherwise have power to bring such proceedings shall accordingly have that power.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 148(1) substituted (17.10.2007 for specified purposes, 1.4.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (c. 13), s. 15(1), Sch. 2 para. 14; S.I. 2007/2799, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2: functions made exercisable (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 15(1)
C2Ss. 148-150: functions made exercisable concurrently (28.2.2024) by The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/232), regs. 1(2), 15(6)
Commencement Information
I1S. 148 wholly in force at 1.8.2001; s. 148 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 275(1)(2); s. 148 in force (E.)(1.6.2001) by S.I. 2000/3229, art. 2, Sch. Pt. IV; s. 148 in force (W.) at 1.8.2001 by S.I. 2001/2788, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 6