Explanatory Notes

Transport (Scotland) Act 2001

2001 asp 2

25 January 2001

The Act

Part 3 .Road User Charging

Supplementary

Section 61 Powers of charging authorities

105.This section allows charging authorities to spend money developing, setting up and operating a charging scheme and to enter into contracts with third parties in connection with the setting up and operation of a scheme. This will allow authorities, for example, to enter into a contract with a private company for the installation and maintenance of electronic equipment at the roadside.