PART 4OPERATION OF THE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

Power to operate and use transport systems36

1

The promoter may operate and use the rapid transit system as a system, or part of a system, of transport for the carriage of passengers and goods.

2

The promoter may operate and use the harbour railway system for the carriage of passengers and goods.

3

Subject to paragraph (5) and article 45 (powers of disposal, agreements for operation, etc.), the promoter has, for the purpose of operating the rapid transit system, the exclusive right to use the authorised guided busway and any apparatus or facilities used for operation of the rapid transit system and to permit others to do so on such terms as it considers appropriate.

4

Any person who, without the consent of the promoter or other reasonable excuse, uses the apparatus mentioned in paragraph (3) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

5

Nothing in this article restricts the exercise of any public right of way over any part of a street in which apparatus is situated in pursuance of the provisions of this Order except to the extent that the exercise of the right is constrained by the presence of the apparatus.