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These Regulations amend the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Regulations 1998, which provide a scale of charges to be paid for abnormal loads using the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing, and make further provision regarding the carrying of dangerous goods and the removal of stationary vehicles. These Regulations do not increase the charges for abnormal loads.
The amendments are made necessary by the fact that, as from 1st April 2003, vehicles using the Crossing will no longer be subject to tolls levied under the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988, but will instead be liable to pay charges under a trunk road charging scheme made under the Transport Act 2000(1).
These Regulations also consolidate changes made to the 1998 Regulations by subsequent Regulations. Those subsequent Regulations are accordingly revoked.
As from 1st April 2003, Dartford River Crossing Limited will no longer be the crossing operator as defined in section 12(4) of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988. Accordingly, after that date the booklet entitled “Dangerous Traffic” referred to in regulation 2(5) of these Regulations will no longer be obtainable from Dartford River Crossing Limited, but may be obtained in person or by post from either the Le Crossing Company Ltd, Dartford Crossing Offices, South Orbital Way, Dartford, Kent DA1 5PR, or the Mersey Tunnels, Merseyside Passenger Transport Authority, George’s Dock Building, George’s Dock Way, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DD or the Tyne Tunnel, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 0PD.
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