Highway Law & Management Procedures

Endorsed by IHT for CPD

This one-day course on Highway Law addresses the Statutory Duty of Care placed on Highway Authorities, as well as detailing powers available to them under the Highways Act 1980. Emphasis is given to the need for regular Inspection, efficient record keeping, and accident investigation to enable a robust defence against Public Liability claims.

Aims and Objectives:
To present and discuss the various aspects of highway law, relating these to the need for effective day-to-day management of public highways
To describe the various powers available to Highway Authorities to support this day-to-day management
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this course delegates will:

Be aware of the general duties and responsibilities of a Highway Authority, including the specific duties imposed by the Highways Act 1980
Have knowledge of available powers and procedures supporting safety and efficient management of public highways
Be able to take appropriate and timely action to investigate, record and deal with incidents and accidents, and to give information in response to public liability claims

Course Outline:

1. Introduction: Definition of a highway
2. Highway hierarchy & classification
3. Overview of current Statutory Procedures
4. Management & Maintenance of Public Highways
5. Objectives of the Code of Practice for Highway Management (July 2005) - "well-maintained Highways"
6. Obstructions of the highway
7. Safety of the highway
8. Legal powers & procedures

Mode of Delivery:
Initial assessment
Open forum discussions
Tutor Presentation with Visual Aids
Benefits Perceived by Participants:
On completion of this course delegates will have a broader understanding of the detail, implications and application of highway law.

Intended for:
Graduates and Technicians and Inspectorate staff involved in maintenance and management of public highways
Experienced staff 'converting' from roles in construction to highway management and maintenance

Pre-Course Requirements
Complete pre-course questionnaire, giving examples of legislative issues if appropriate to the delegates' experience.
Bring copies of authority's policies and intervention levels relating to day-to-day management & maintenance of public highways

Course Duration:
1 day (6 hrs) IPD/CPD