The Road User Charging (Consultation and Publication) (Scotland) Regulations 2003

Regulations 4(a) and 7(b)

SCHEDULE 1 PARTICULARS TO BE INCLUDED IN PRESS NOTICES

PART I PARTICULARS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF PROPOSALS

1.  The name of the charging authority.

2.  A description of the proposed charging scheme.

3.  A statement of the general nature and effect of the charging scheme.

4.  Each address at which a copy of the proposed charging scheme, a copy of the relevant map, and a copy of the statement referred to in regulation 3(6)(c) can be inspected, and the times when inspection can take place at each such address.

5.  The date of the end of the objection period mentioned in regulation 5(3), the address at which objections to the charging scheme can be lodged, and a statement that all objections must be made in writing and must specify the grounds of objection.

PART II PARTICULARS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF MAKING THE CHARGING SCHEME

1.  The name of the charging authority.

2.  A description of the charging scheme as confirmed.

3.  The date of the making of the charging scheme, the date on which it was confirmed by the Scottish Ministers and the date or dates on which it comes into force.

4.  The issue number, if any, and date of issue of the newspaper or if applicable of the Edinburgh Gazette containing the relevant notice of proposals previously published under regulation 4(c)(i).

5.  Each address at which a copy of the charging scheme, as confirmed, and a copy of the relevant map can be inspected, and the times when inspection can take place at each such address.

Regulation 4(c)(ii)

SCHEDULE 2 REQUIREMENTS AS TO NOTICES TO BE DISPLAYED IN A ROAD TO WHICH THE CHARGING SCHEME RELATES

PART I PARTICULARS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE

1.  The name of the charging authority.

2.  A description of the proposed charging scheme.

3.  A statement of the effect of the charging scheme in relation to the road or other place where it is displayed including details of its purpose, design and facilities.

4.  An address at which a copy of the proposed charging scheme, a copy of the relevant map and a copy of the statement referred to in regulation 3(6)(c) can be inspected, and the times when such inspection can take place.

5.  Where the notice is a notice of proposals, the address to which, and the date on or before which objections to the charging scheme can be made, such date being the date of the end of the objection period mentioned in regulation 5(3), and a statement that all objections must be made in writing and must specify the grounds thereof.

PART II OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS TO THE DISPLAY OF THE NOTICE

1.  For a road to which the charging scheme relates, the notice shall be displayed in a prominent position at or near each end of the road and in such other positions as the charging authority think necessary for securing that adequate information about the subject matter of the notice is given to persons using the road.

2.  The notice shall first be so displayed at the same time as the corresponding notice is first published in the local newspaper in accordance with regulation 4(a) and the charging authority shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that it remains in a legible condition and continues to be so displayed until the end of the objection period.

Regulations 4(d), 5(5) and 7(a)(iii)

SCHEDULE 3 REQUIREMENTS AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION

1.  There shall be available for inspection at the charging authority’s offices and any local library during normal office hours, and (if the charging authority think fit) at such other places within the charging authority’s area and during such times respectively at those places as the charging authority may determine, the following documents:–

(a) in the case of a proposed charging scheme, a copy of that scheme and of the statement referred to in regulation 3(6)(c);

(b) a copy of the relevant map;

(c) a copy of any report prepared under regulation 3(7);

(d) a copy of any report prepared under regulation 5(4);

(e) in the case of a charging scheme made after the holding of an inquiry, a copy of the report and the recommendations (if any) of the person before whom the inquiry was held;

(f) a copy of the scheme as confirmed together with a statement of the date or dates on which it comes into force.

Regulation 2(1)

SCHEDULE 4 REQUIREMENTS AS TO THE MAP

1.—(1) The map shall clearly indicate by distinctive colours, symbols or markings each road to which the charging scheme relates.

(2) Where the map is neither specifically referred to in the text of the charging scheme nor made a part of the charging scheme, the map shall be for the purposes of illustration only and the matter indicated on it shall not prevail over the actual text of the charging scheme in the event of any discrepancy between the map and the text.