Part III Road user charging and workplace parking levy
Chapter I Road user charging
Contents of charging schemes
I1172F3Charging schemes: supplementary provision as to contents
1
The appropriate national authority may make regulations requiring charging schemes under this Part to contain provision for or in connection with—
a
exemptions from charges,
b
the application of reduced rates of charges, or
c
the imposition of limits on the charges payable.
2
Subject to regulations under subsection (1) and to section 169(1) and (3), a charging scheme under this Part may contain provision of any of the descriptions specified in that subsection.
F12A
The appropriate national authority may by regulations—
a
make provision requiring charging schemes under this Part to provide that in specified circumstances—
i
persons of a specified description may pay, and
ii
where those persons so choose, the charging authorities must collect,
the charges imposed by such schemes in a specified manner;
b
make provision for or in connection with the arrangements to be made by charging authorities with any person for the purpose of enabling charges to be paid, and collected, as mentioned in paragraph (a).
2B
In subsection (2A) “specified” means specified in the regulations.
3
F2A road shall not be subject to—
a
charges imposed by more than one charging scheme under this Part at the same time;
b
charges imposed by such a charging scheme and a scheme under Schedule 23 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 at the same time, except with the consent of the Authority.
4
A road shall not be subject to charges under a charging scheme under this Part if tolls are charged in respect of the use of the road.