These Regulations amend the Scottish Road Works Commissioner (Imposition of Penalties) Regulations 2007 (“the 2007 Regulations”).

Regulation 2(a) amends regulation 4(2) of the 2007 Regulations by increasing the maximum penalty which can be imposed by the Scottish Road Works Commissioner for failure to comply with the duties mentioned in regulation 3. The maximum penalty is increased from £50,000 to £100,000.

Regulation 2(b) amends regulation 8(4)(c) of the 2007 Regulations by increasing the maximum penalty which can be imposed by a sheriff when disposing of an appeal against a penalty imposed by the Scottish Road Works Commissioner from £50,000 to £100,000.