# Highways Act 1980, Section 138: Penalty for erecting building, etc., in highway.

Extent: E+W

If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, erects a building or fence, or plants a hedge, in a highway which consists of or comprises a carriageway he is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/138 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/highways-act-1980/section-138
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