After section 166 of the TA 2000 (joint local-London charging schemes) insert—
(1)A joint ITA-London charging scheme may only be made—
(a)in respect of roads falling within subsection (2), and
(b)if at least one of the roads in respect of which it is made is within the integrated transport area of the Integrated Transport Authority.
(2)The roads are—
(a)roads for which the eligible local traffic authority, or any of the eligible local traffic authorities, by which the scheme is made are the traffic authority, and
(b)roads in respect of which the London traffic authority, or any of the London traffic authorities, by which the scheme is made may impose charges by a scheme under Schedule 23 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 without the consent of the Secretary of State.
(3)A joint ITA-London charging scheme may only be made if it appears desirable for the purpose of directly or indirectly facilitating the achievement of—
(a)local transport policies of the eligible local traffic authority, or the eligible local traffic authorities, by which the scheme is made,
(b)local transport policies of the Integrated Transport Authority by which the scheme is made, and
(c)policies and proposals set out in the transport strategy prepared and published by the Mayor of London under section 142 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.”.