| It is an offence to obstruct the free passage of the
road, highway or pavement. Obstructions are objects which have been
unlawfully placed on or which overhang the road, highway or
pavement. | |
Examples of obstructions are given below:
- builders materials
- overhanging tree branches, hedges
- mud/debris on the road
- mixing concrete/mortar on the highway
- unauthorised vendors/traders
- encroachment of highway boundaries
- discharge of water onto the highway
- blocking "Rights of Way"
- illegal signs
If a person without lawful authority or excuse in any way
wilfully obstructs the free passage along a highway, they are
guilty of an offence. In such cases the Highway Authority has legal
powers to enforce their removal.
To report any obstructions, please use the
online report form or
contact
us. | |
| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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