The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Regulations 1998

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations consolidate with minor drafting amendments the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Regulations 1994 and regulations amending those Regulations between 1995 and 1997. In addition, the following changes of substance are made.

The charges made in respect of loads of abnormal length or width using the crossing are increased as follows:—

Size of load	Time of use commencing	Charge	Increase (%)	Date of last increase
Up to 6.1 metres wide or 27.4 metres long	0600-2200 hours	£40	2.6	1997
Up to 6.1 metres wide or 27.4 metres long	2200-0600 hours	£20	5.3	1997
Over 6.1 metres wide or 27.4 metres long	Any time	£184	3.3	1997
Over 150,000 kg	Any time	£184	3.3	1997

There are no charges to be made in respect of the removal, repair, etc. of broken down vehicles on the crossing.

The crossing operator (as defined in section 12(4) of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988) is Dartford River Crossing Limited (whose address is given below).

The booklet entitled “Dangerous Traffic” referred to in regulation 5 may be obtained in person or by post from either Dartford River Crossing Ltd, Crossing Offices, South Orbital Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5PR or the Mersey Tunnels, Merseyside Passenger Transport Authority, Georges Dock Building, Georges Dock Way, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DD or the Tyne Tunnel, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 0PD.