Written Question · S2W-07620 · Session 2
What obligations local authorities have to maintain highways in a safe condition and what action it has taken to ensure that they fulfil su…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what obligations local authorities have to maintain highways in a safe condition and what action it has taken to ensure that they fulfil such obligations.
The answer
The general powers and dutiesof local roads authorities are set out in section 1 of the Roads (Scotland) Act1984. Specific duties and responsibilities are detailed throughout that act. Asthe statutory roads authorities it is a matter for councils to manage their dayto day business. Scottish ministers cannot normally intervene.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07620 by reference.